McNair, who has been with HFA since 2019, takes charge of
growth strategy in newly created position.
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 4, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering today
announced the promotion of Cannon McNair to Chief Strategy
Officer (CSO)—a significant step in the national AEC firm's growth
and evolution.
"HFA is committed to strategically addressing challenges and
identifying opportunities to further its leadership across key
market sectors," said HFA CEO Dave
Wilgus (AIA, NCARB). "As our business rapidly evolves,
having someone who can confidently drive change and embrace
innovation is crucial. Cannon embodies the growth mindset needed to
expand our reach and reputation as a trusted solution
provider."
As Director of Brand + Marketing for the past four years, McNair
has applied creative thinking, entrepreneurial experience and a
background in business economics to lead HFA's brand initiatives
and, working closely with senior leadership, implement
market-focused growth plans.
Along the way, he has built a reputation for being practical and
forward-thinking, Wilgus said. "His ability to think ahead—often
far ahead—has been a hallmark of his leadership," the CEO said.
"Cannon not only brings the vision and determination to fuel our
growth, but he also plays a critical role in shaping innovative and
strategic decisions that define who we are as a brand."
As CSO, McNair plans to continue fostering HFA's integrated
and collaborative approach to client-focused architecture,
engineering and construction (AEC) solutions.
"Our ability to identify challenges and opportunities that are
unique to each market sector positions us as a valued innovator
capable of shaping the future of our field," McNair said. "We
believe in challenging industry norms to deliver thoughtful designs
that respond to the rapidly changing built environment in bold,
impactful ways."
McNair's focus in the new role also includes bringing growth and
innovation to the workplace. "We see a future where our
employee-owned AEC firm redefines what it means to be an
exceptional workplace—one that is fresh, innovative and built for
our people to succeed," McNair said.
He concluded, "We're at an exciting crossroads—where shifting
consumer mindsets are redefining design, clients are competing
through greater differentiation, and the workforce expects more
from their careers than ever before. As one of the oldest
industries in human history, we must evolve, and we're committed to
shaping the future of how we design, build, and lead."
About HFA Architecture + Engineering: HFA is an
employee-owned, nationwide architecture and engineering firm with
offices in Bentonville, AR,
Fort Worth, TX, Franklin, MA, Springfield, MO, and Mexico City. With 35 years of experience,
HFA has become a trusted partner for a diverse range of clients,
providing comprehensive services that combine design innovation and
project delivery excellence. The studio's portfolio includes
commercial projects in retail, industrial, mixed-use/office,
restaurants, healthcare, hospitality and entertainment spaces. To
learn more about HFA and their work, visit
https://www.hfa-ae.com/
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389717@email4pr.com.
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