Ware Malcomb Announces Promotions of Lori Ambrusch and Christopher Lazenby in Washington, DC Office

 

Lori Ambrusch

WASHINGTON DC – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, has promoted Lori Ambrusch to Regional Director and Christopher Lazenby to Civil Engineering Manager in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. 

In her new role as Regional Director, Ambrusch is responsible for overall office leadership. She previously led the office’s Science & Technology Studio, which she will continue to oversee.

 

Christopher Lazenby

 An active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Ambrusch is an award-winning and published designer and regular editorial contributor to Lab Design News.

“Lori possesses a unique skill set that generates client confidence and facilitates the firm’s growth,” said Cameron Trefry, Regional Vice President. “She is a true ambassador of the Ware Malcomb brand, and her strong leadership will serve her well at the helm of the Washington, D.C. office.”

 

Cameron Trefry

Ambrusch received her Master of Architecture degree in Urban Design and Certificate in Laboratory Design from Harvard University, and Bachelor of Architecture degree from The Pennsylvania State University.

  She is an industry mentor as part of the ISPE Women in Pharma/Emerging Leaders mentoring program and participates regularly in the Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter. 

With his promotion to Civil Engineering Manager, Lazenby is responsible for growing the office’s civil engineering team, fostering client relationships, developing new business, and working closely with the rest of the D.C. office to continue building the Ware Malcomb presence in the Mid-Atlantic states.

 He joined Ware Malcomb in 2023 as a Senior Project Manager and became the first registered professional engineer for the firm in the region. 

Ed Wilkes

“Chris brings strong leadership, organization and care to every project he is involved in, and every personal interaction,” said Ed Wilkes, Regional Director, Civil Engineering.

  “He consistently exceeds his goals while finding the time to mentor and develop those around him. His commitment to excellence is truly commendable and we look forward to his continued success with the firm.”

Lazenby graduated from Virginia Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington D.C., Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. 

 CONTACTS:

 Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations, KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

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 Maria Rodgers

Director, PR & Communications

 949.660.9128

mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 Sean Boswell

 PR Associate

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