This program year, SMPS Northeast Ohio’s luncheon series is exploring what it means to go beyond the build and deliver value across the entire project lifecycle. From early planning and funding strategies through design, construction, and long-term operations, our Beyond the Build theme speaks directly to client priorities including capital planning, user experience, flexibility, phasing, and measurable ROI. Together, we are uncovering how AEC teams can better understand owner goals, align solutions to long-term needs, and deliver enduring impact.

 In April, we’ll take an inside look at one of Northeast Ohio’s most transformative current projects: the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center. This new state-of-the-art training and performance facility for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the community is serving as the first vertical development within Bedrock’s riverfront master plan, anchoring what’s to come. We will explore this highly complex project that demands extraordinary levels of collaboration, innovation, and technical execution.

Through a panel discussion featuring key members of the project team, this session will explore how early planning, integrated delivery, and stakeholder alignment shaped project success. Panelists will share lessons learned from balancing performance-driven design, constructability, logistics, and long-term operational goals, offering insights AEC professionals can apply to elevate project outcomes and client value.

 Join us to discover how this landmark facility exemplifies what it truly means to go Beyond the Build by delivering lasting value for owners, users, and the community.

MODERATOR

BRYAN C. WAHL, AIA, LCI-SPD-SME, ACHA
Partner

Bostwick Design Partnership

Bryan C. Wahl, AIA, LCI-SPD-SME, ACHA is a Partner at Bostwick Design Partnership, an architecture firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Bryan designs with purpose, creating thoughtful environments shaped by people, relationships, and the realities of how spaces are used. A Lean Project Delivery expert with more than 25 years of experience, he brings deep expertise to complex healthcare projects across the country.

Bryan leads projects from early design through construction, championing continuous innovation and measurable improvement throughout the design process. He is passionate about improving outcomes through collaborative, integrated team approaches and advancing design methodologies that elevate both performance and experience. A frequent speaker, Bryan has presented at major professional conferences nationwide. He earned both his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture from Kent State University.

PANELISTS

ANTONY BONAVITA, CVE
Executive Vice President, Chief Venues and Development Officer

Rock Entertainment Group

Antony Bonavita is the Executive Vice President, Chief Venues and Development Officer of Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the entity behind Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert's Rock Family of Companies. The group encompasses the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, the AHL Cleveland Monsters, the NBA G League Cleveland Charge and the newly formed Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN). REG also manages operations of key venues such as the Cavaliers’ practice facility, the Cleveland Clinic Courts, the Charge’s new home at Cleveland Public Hall and Rocket Arena, the epicenter of sports and entertainment in Cleveland. A Certified Venue Executive (CVE), Antony has almost three decades of experience and is credited for his progressive thinking, strategic vision and quality execution.

In his 16th year with REG, Antony is responsible for managing operational oversight, capital project management, entertainment booking and the development & growth of REG’s portfolio of sports and entertainment venues. Antony's ability to envision projects large and small continues to be instrumental in driving the growth, improvement and continued success of REG’s existing, new and prospective facilities. Antony also played a leading role in the massive two-year renovation and construction process in Rocket Arena’s 2019 transformation and manages REG’s newest large-scale development bringing the world-class athletic care facility, the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, to life.  

JEFF PARKER
Senior Project Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Jeff Parker’s professional career in the Construction Industry spans 18 years, all with Whiting-Turner, and is based out of WT’s Cleveland, OH office.  During his 18 years he has worked in several markets including Cleveland, OH, Detroit, MI, Syracuse, NY, State College, PA, Columbus, OH, and Oxford, OH – all of which have provide unique opportunities.  His work has spanned several industries including Sports & Fitness, Mission Critical, Hospitality, Gaming & Entertainment, Warehouse & Distribution, and Healthcare.  What excites Jeff about the Construction Industry is the experience of high-performing teams building amazing projects while embracing technology and innovations to improve efficiency – a statement that could be said of many professional opportunities, but our end result is a tangible product that will literally change lives and landscapes. 

ADAM STOVER
Senior Principal, Senior Designer

Populous

A visionary leader and trusted advisor in the sports business industry, Adam has left an indelible mark across all six major professional sports leagues, leading landmark interior design projects that fuse fan experience with revenue generating innovation. He currently oversees design projects valuing over $2 billion in construction, reinforcing his pivotal role in the evolution of sports venue design. Adam’s portfolio features collaborations with some of the most iconic names in sports, including the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers and Indiana Pacers. His work has garnered widespread acclaim, including earning ALSD Spotlight Awards for both Suite Design and Sponsorship Activation at the revitalized Wrigley Field. His influence extends beyond design into thought leadership and industry recognition.

Adam was named a Culinary Influencer on Sports Business Journal’s 2019 Power Players list, an Interior Design Magazine HiP Product Designer Honoree in 2018, and a Building Design + Construction Honoree, in addition to being featured on Ingram’s 40 Under 40 list. A champion of design education and mentorship, Adam serves on the Interior Architecture Advisory Board at Kansas State University, his alma mater. He regularly contributes to the academic and professional design community as a juror, guest lecturer and speaker, sharing insights at the intersection of design, business and innovation.

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