Educational architecture has long been the staple for BSHM Architects, says Byron Manchester, president, and the firm is involved in several such projects, including: Public projects that BSHM recently completed or is still working on include the Veteran Services Building, the Mahoning County Law Library Renovation and Air Heritage Park for the Western Reserve Port […]
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Growth Report 2: BSHM Transitions to New Space, Leadership
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In 2024, BSHM Architects transitioned its leadership, relocated its Youngstown offices to the Apollo Building and sought opportunities beyond its traditional horizons. The firm also developed more nimble project management, provided intensive intern development and broadened its virtual working capacity, according to Byron Manchester, president and CEO. “With a commitment to quality […]
Dennis Promoted to Partner at BSHM Architects
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mary O. Dennis as been elevated to partner with BSHM Architects Inc. She becomes one of five partners within the firm, which has offices in Columbus and Youngstown. Dennis will be responsible for co-operation of the Youngstown office. She has been with BSHM since 2001. She has over 45 years of experience […]
Ruscitti Named Partner at BSHM Architects
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Michael J. Ruscitti is now a partner with BSHM Architects. He is responsible for coordination of the Youngstown location of BSHM as well as business development. Ruscitti has been with BSHM for more than 10 years after starting his career in commercial retail for national mall developer. He earned his B.S. and […]
Vala Named to Partner at BSHM Architects
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mike Vala is now a partner with BSHM Architects. He will be responsible for overseeing operations of the Columbus location of BSHM, as well as business development. Vala has been with BSHM for 16 years after starting as a cooperative education student 24 years ago. He earned his bachelor of science degree […]
BSHM Foresees Another Year of Diversified Growth
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – With offices in Youngstown and Columbus, BSHM Architects is one of the state’s top firms for the design of school buildings. As technology companies develop major manufacturing sites in Columbus, BSHM received over a dozen school project commissions in that area, according to Byron Manchester, president and CEO. At the start of […]
BSHM Foresees Another Year of Diversified Growth
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – With offices in Youngstown and Columbus, BSHM Architects is one of the state’s top firms for the design of school buildings. As technology companies develop major manufacturing sites in Columbus, BSHM received over a dozen school project commissions in that area, according to Byron Manchester, president and CEO. At the start of […]
BSHM Turns Challenges into Opportunities
By Byron ManchesterPresident/CEO, BSHM Architects YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – This year, BSHM Architects Inc. celebrates 60 years of practice. We owe a grand nod of appreciation to Robert Buchanan, Paul Ricciuti, Gary Balog and Brett Hendricks for their many years of dedication to the art and business of architecture. The firm maintains a history of growth, momentum […]
BSHM Turns Challenges into Opportunities
By Byron ManchesterPresident/CEO, BSHM Architects YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – This year, BSHM Architects Inc. celebrates 60 years of practice. We owe a grand nod of appreciation to Robert Buchanan, Paul Ricciuti, Gary Balog and Brett Hendricks for their many years of dedication to the art and business of architecture. The firm maintains a history of growth, momentum […]
BSHM Architects Widen Reach for New Decade
By Byron Manchester, PresidentYOUNGSTOWN – The coming year looks to be one of adjustments and investments for BSHM Architects as our projects reach beyond Mahoning County, from western Pennsylvania to Dayton and Cleveland to Cincinnati. Recent furniture and equipment investments at our Youngstown and Columbus offices encourage and reflect a philosophy of openness, collaboration and […]
BSHM Expands Team and Portfolio
By Jay Crafton, vice president YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio For over 57 years, since 1962, BSHM Architects has been providing architectural design services for educational (PK-12 / Collegiate), historic preservation, civic, housing and commercial facilities from their downtown Youngstown office, and since 1999 from their Columbus office. Due to BSHM’s ongoing commitment to provide green schools for […]
Leadership Mahoning Valley Introduces Class of 2026 at Kickoff Breakfast
HOWLAND, Ohio – Leadership Mahoning Valley introduced the 43 members of its Class of 2026 at a kickoff breakfast Thursday at The Grand Resort. The breakfast marked the start of a nine-month program that will immerse participants in community leadership. The program will conclude in June with a graduation ceremony at the organization’s annual meeting. […]
