Two Vice President Promotions at PGAV Destinations

World-leading design firm promotes leaders Jeff Havlik and Diane Lochner

(St. Louis, MO – September 2, 2014) – PGAV Destinations senior project manager and attraction designer Jeff Havlik and project manager Diane Lochner have been promoted to vice presidents at the St. Louis-based design firm.

In their new positions, Mr. Havlik and Mrs. Lochner will provide exceptional leadership in the theme and water park and culture, heritage, and tourism sectors, respectively, and will work to develop innovative systems that deliver better designs more efficiently for their clients.

“It’s really a great opportunity to be a more integral part of PGAV’s future success, and to serve as a role model and mentor for the company’s other destination designers,” said Lochner. “And an ideal position to really help sculpt the culture of the company in the best direction possible and to develop better, long-term relationships with our clients,” echoed Havlik.

Having been with PGAV for eight years, Lochner’s destination consulting work can be found throughout SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Cincinnati Museum Center, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the Missouri Botanical Garden, the developing Patriot’s Point in South Carolina, and many others. Havlik recently completed his 29th year with PGAV Destinations, and has left his mark on countless iconic destinations around the world, including SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, Guinness record-setting Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Port Aventura and Isla Magica in Spain, Six Flags Great Adventure, and both Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Tampa.

“Both Diane and Jeff have been tremendous leaders for a very long time at PGAV,” said Mike Konzen, principal and chair at PGAV Destinations. “They bring an incredible amount of industry insight, passion, and personality to every single project and client. We know they’ll have an even greater platform from which to benefit our clients and the industry in their new positions.”

A native of St. Louis, Lochner currently serves on the Corporate Council of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Previously she has served with the St. Louis County Port Authority, the City of Ladue Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Knowlton School Campaign Committee at The Ohio State University. She holds a bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas and master of Architecture from The Ohio State University, and is a registered architect in Missouri and Illinois. She is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB), and is an active member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), American Alliance of Museums (AAM), and The International Association of Amusement Parks (IAAPA).

Havlik holds a bachelors of Science and bachelors of Architecture from Ball State University, and is a registered architect in both Missouri and Indiana. He is currently a member of IAAPA, The World Waterpark Association (WWA), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Shaw Place Neighborhood Association.

 

About PGAV Destinations 

PGAV Destinations is a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations. Now in its fifth decade, the practice has evolved to become the ideal destination-consulting partner, skilled at developing growth-oriented master plans and translating those plans into successful projects. No other firm offers such an integrated approach to destination planning.

PGAV’s key clients include industry leaders such as Delaware North Companies, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, the Biltmore Companies, Bass Pro Shops, Ameristar Casinos, Universal Studios, The Gettysburg Foundation, the St. Louis Zoo, and many others. Recent assignments include planning and design at many of the world’s “must see” destinations, including the Grand Canyon, Biltmore Estate, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, the Georgia Aquarium, the Hoover Dam, and SeaWorld Adventure Parks.  www.PGAVDestinations.com