Industry veteran, respected architect brings extensive knowledge base of corporate capital programs

HPM recently announced the hiring of industry veteran Bruce Quisno as the company’s newest Senior Program Development Manager, positioning the fast-growing firm for expansion in new markets while also bolstering its capabilities in planning and design management. In his new role, Quisno will provide strategic leadership and direction for new and developing client engagements while serving as a key component between business development and the operational phases of an assignment.

A registered architect with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with more than 35 years of experience in design and construction, Quisno has a proven track record in assembling winning teams on major corporate capital programs across the U.S. totaling more than 40 million square feet. Much of that success occurred during Quisno’s two-decade career as Vice President of Construction at Macy’s, where he managed projects for Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s Southeast, South Central and Midwest regions. Some of his notable achievements included leading design and construction efforts for new stores in both Hawaii (Bloomingdale’s) and Puerto Rico (Macy’s), as well as supervising the design and construction of a 2.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Quisno most recently served as Vice President of Retail at CR architecture + design in Cincinnati, where he directed strategy and execution for the firm’s national retail teams. In addition to his extensive client-side experience, Quisno is also recognized within the industry for his contributions as an Advisory Board member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), which included serving as past chairman for the 2011 ICSC CenterBuild Conference in Arizona.

“Bruce’s diverse background, deep connections in the industry, and ability to see through the lens of the owner make him an extremely valuable addition to our leadership team,” said Greg Ellis, HPM Vice President of Program Development. “His can-do personality and passion for cultivating strong client relationships have served him well throughout his career, and those traits will play an integral role moving forward as HPM prepares to enter new markets and expand our service offerings. We look forward to seeing Bruce apply his strategic leadership skills as he helps guide us into the next chapter of our growth story.”

“I’m thrilled to join the team at HPM and look forward to building upon its strong foundation of integrity and creative, client-focused solutions,” said Quisno. “My background and prior experience provide key advantages for building holistic strategies that are responsive to the needs of owners and help generate meaningful results. Now more than ever, program managers must rise to meet the emerging challenges in our industry while identifying new opportunities to add value for clients. I’m grateful for the firm’s confidence and look forward to hitting the ground running.”

A native of Cincinnati, Quisno began his career as an architect in the early 1980s and has handled capital programs for a variety of clients, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Walgreens, Bath & Body Works, Weingartner & Hammonds (hotels). In addition, he has served on the board of AIA’s Cincinnati chapter for eight years and also has participated in numerous charitable outreaches and events through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

With a presence throughout the US and with a total management portfolio value annually of $1+ billion, HPM has established itself as one of the industry’s leading program managers and owner’s representative companies. The firm’s recent notable clients and accounts include a program management contract for Airbus’ campus including the A320 and A220 assembly lines in Mobile, Alabama; an assignment to lead the site selection process, planning, design and construction of Boom Supersonic’s first manufacturing facility; project management services for several new minor league baseball ballparks and major league spring training facilities in Florida; a preconstruction services and construction administration contract for facilities owned by Regions Financial Corporation; and program management services for multiple K-12 school districts and higher education institutions throughout the South.

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About HPM

HPM provides comprehensive planning, design and construction-related experience to offer clients a one-stop approach to complete program management and owner’s representation. From real estate acquisition analysis and facilities assessments to construction auditing and move management, HPM services clients in aerospace, automotive, sports and entertainment venues, higher education, K-12 and state and local government. With a footprint of accounts, projects and offices spanning throughout the US, the HPM team manages its work for national and international clients while providing a flexible, scalable team of experts at just the right time in the life of your facilities. For more information, please visit www.hpmleadership.com.