In her new role at KAI, Yohannes will play a pivotal role in overseeing building design and construction program management initiatives, ensuring the execution of projects from inception to completion while upholding high standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
"We are thrilled to welcome Wenguel to our firm," said Bruce L. Wood, PE, KAI 360 CS President. "Her deep-rooted industry experience, coupled with her leadership roles in prominent industry organizations, perfectly aligns with our commitment to excellence and innovation in building design, construction, and program management."
With over 16 years of extensive experience in architecture, project management, and construction management, Yohannes brings a wealth of expertise and a track record in delivering successful projects. As a registered architect, Yohannes possesses a blend of technical knowledge, design proficiency, and project management skills. In addition to being an architect, she brings extensive health care, higher education, multifamily, cultural center, hospitality, and senior living market experience, having worked from the initial stages of programming through construction in roles as a Space Planner and Construction Administrator.
Prior to KAI, she worked as a Construction Manager for Alamo Manhattan and as an Associate Principal and Senior Project Architect at Page Southerland Page.
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Select projects from her portfolio include:
- Cone Health MedCenter Greensboro at Drawbridge Parkway - Greensboro, North Carolina
- The University of Texas at Dallas Brain Performance Institute - Dallas, Texas
- Greenhill School Marshall Family Performing Arts Center - Addison, Texas
- Collin College Wylie Campus - Wylie, Texas
- CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital - Bossier City, Louisiana
- Saint Francis Hospital Trauma Emergency Center and Patient Tower - Tulsa, Louisiana
Yohannes has been actively involved in various industry organizations, holding leadership roles that have enabled her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the field. Yohannes has a Bachelor of Science in architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington, and she is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Vice President of the DFW National Organization of Minority Architects, and Outreach Committee Member of the Texas Society of Architects.
"I am honored to join the team at KAI 360 CS and excited about the opportunity to contribute to its continued success," Yohannes said. "I look forward to leveraging my expertise and industry connections to lead impactful projects that exceed client expectations and contribute to the firm's growth and reputation."
KAI Enterprises is a national design and build firm providing delivery-oriented building solutions with a portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals, and expertise in both design and construction delivery. Founded in 1980, KAI has grown into one of the largest minority-owned firms in the AEC industry. For more than 40 years, KAI has performed work on residential, commercial, K-12, higher education, health care, science and technology, aviation, mobility, sports and entertainment, government, water, and community-focused projects. KAI Enterprises is comprised of four distinct business units — KAI Design, KAI Engineering, KAI Build, and KAI 360 Construction Services.
