Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Ware Malcomb hires John Holland as regional director to lead new office in Ottawa, Canada

John Holland

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 13, 2022 Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced it has opened its third Canadian office in Ottawa at 1420 Blair Towers Place, Suite 104, Gloucester, Ontario K1J 9L8.

The firm also announced John Holland has joined the firm as Regional Director to lead the new office. In this role, Holland will be responsible for the overall growth and management of the firm’s operations in Ottawa. 

“John has been involved in the industry since 1986 and has a wealth of sought-after expertise,” said Frank Di Roma, Principal, Ware Malcomb.

Frank Di Roma

“We are extremely pleased he has joined us and look forward to his leadership and contributions as we continue to expand our Canadian presence.”

Holland’s broad architectural experience includes the design of industrial, office, retail, mental health and drug rehabilitation facilities, mixed-use, multifamily, and institutional and educational projects.

 A licensed architect in Ontario, Holland is a member of the Ontario Association of Architects, the Newfoundland Association of Architects, the American Institute of Architects, and industry organizations including NAIOP and the Toronto Construction Association.


Christina Kolkas

Ware Malcomb first entered the Canadian market in 2007, through an acquisition, and has since grown and diversified its business in Canada, completing over 1,200 projects. 

The firm currently has active projects in six provinces across the country, and its newest Ontario office will support its growing Canadian client and project base.

“We already had a strong presence in Toronto and Vaughan,” said Christina Kolkas, Regional Director for Ware Malcomb.

 “This third office solidifies our Canadian presence and allows more accessibility to clients seeking our expertise. It’s an exciting time for our firm in this region.”

 CONTACTS:

 Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations,

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

rachel@kcomm.com

 

Maria Rodgers, Director, PR & Communications, 949.660.9128

 mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 

Maureen Bissonnette, Principal, Marketing, 949.660.9128

 mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com