Stephen Zellner, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Senior Program Manager at EXP

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

About

Steve is a decisive Leader and licensed Architect with 16 years of professional experience in the commercial building, education, restaurant, retail and senior living industries. For the last 12 years, he has managed multiple client accounts in the retail and restaurant sectors, while directing large-scale studios with 40+ associates comprised of architects, engineers, project managers and designers. Steve provides multi-disciplinary oversight and strategic coordination among these teams in a collaborative effort that is proactive to the client’s needs and produces quality drawings while exceeding leadership’s financial goals. Along with his operational skills, Steve is also a key leader in business development. He has produced new accounts in the US and Latin America through professional relationships and competitive proposals, while expanding existing accounts through quality drawings and outstanding customer service.

Experience

  • Senior Program Manager at EXP
    Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Board of Zoning Appeals - Member at City of Westerville
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    Member of a seven-person team that reviews & approves zoning variances for the City of Westerville

  • Studio Director at GreenbergFarrow
    May 2012 - Apr 2021 · 9 yrs

    A fully integrated architecture, engineering, planning, and development services firm offering a comprehensive range of services. It is consistently ranked in the top 60 architecture firms by Architectural Record and headquarted in Atlanta, GA with nine offices in the US, as well as China & Mexico. • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Columbus & Mexico City offices including driving financial growth, financial analysis, client expansion, hiring, staffing and mentoring junior staff. • Achieved key business partnerships with new clients: H&M, Hobby Lobby, Nike, Forever 21 & Tuesday Morning. Expanded accounts with existing clients: Aaron’s Rentals, Bath & Body Works, DSW, Michaels Companies, Tailored Brands and Victoria Secret. • Directed a diverse design and production team of over 40+ associates. This team consisted of project managers, architects, engineers and designers from offices in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Mexico City, Mumbai and Shanghai. • In September 2019, took over leadership of the GreenbergFarrow Mexico City office and successfully lead the team to 16 straight profitable months from Sept 2019 to Dec 2020. • Directed and grew an L Brands retail client from two brand accounts in 2016 to the largest architecture account at GreenbergFarrow with nine separate brand accounts that included Victoria’s Secret, PINK, Bath & Body Works and La Senza.

  • Project Manager at David B. Meleca Architects LLC
    Sep 2010 - May 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos

    A classical architecture firm nationally recognized as one of the top 100 Classical Design Firms by the Classical Institute. The company’s portfolio included retail and mixed use, hospitality, office, restaurants, multifamily and ecclesiastical design.

  • Designer III at Maddox NBD Inc
    May 2009 - Sep 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Regional architectural firm which specialized in commercial building, interior office design and senior living environments.