SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Abacus Architects, Inc., announces nine new hires to the firm including the following positions: Project Architect, Project Manager, Architecture Technicians, and Architectural Intern. With the onboarding of these new team members the firm increases its staff by 25%.

“While we have never set specific growth targets in terms of headcount, our focus remains on bringing in the right people to effectively serve our clients with excellence,” said Eric Halbur, president and chief executive officer of Abacus Architects. “Each new team member adds something unique ranging from innovative design thinking and technical expertise to deep experience across residential, commercial, and urban planning projects.”

The complete list of recent appointments for the team at Abacus Architects includes:

- Tess Komas, Project Architect (Milwaukee)
- Tim Yokes, Project Manager (Milwaukee)
- Sam Hendrikse, Architectural Technician (Sheboygan)
- Justin Huenink, Architectural Technician (Sheboygan)
- Brandon Kaehn-Hill, Architectural Technician (Milwaukee)
- Jair Medina, Architectural Technician (Milwaukee)
- Erina Myftari, Architectural Technician (Milwaukee)
- Hailey Bergmann, Summer Architectural Intern (Milwaukee)
- Joshua Vanderkin, Architectural Intern (Milwaukee)

“This marks a significant moment of growth for us. We couldn’t be more excited about the fresh energy, perspectives, and talent these individuals bring to our studio,” said David Van Dixhorn, chief development officer of Abacus Architects. “One of the greatest privileges of leadership is the opportunity to invest in people. We believe God has entrusted us with even more to steward, and we are both humbled and excited for what lies ahead while remaining committed to design excellence, sustainability, and creating spaces that truly matter.”

Additional profile information for each appointment is available online on the company’s new website: www.AbacusArch.com via each teammembers’ webpage:

Tess Komas - Project Architect
Master of Architecture, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2023), BS In Architectural Studies, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2020), Registered Architect in Wisconsin, NCARB, Webpage: https://abacusarch.com/blogs/team/tess-komas-project-coordinator

Tim Yokes - Project Manager
Associate in Architectural Drafting, Waukesha County Technical College (1994), Certificate in Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (2000), BS in Architectural Studies, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (2000), Webpage: https://abacusarch.com/blogs/team/tim-yokes-project-coordinator

Sam Hendrikse - Architectural Technician
BS in Architectural Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2025), Webpage: https://abacusarch.com/blogs/team/sam-hendrikse-architectural-technician

Justin Huenink - Architectural Technician
AAS in Architectural Technology, Moraine Park Technical College (2025), Webpage: https://abacusarch.com/blogs/team/justin-huenink-architectural-technician

Brandon Kaehn-Hill - Architectural Technician
BA In Architectural Studies, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2017), Webpage: https://abacusarch.com/blogs/team/brandon-kaehn-hill-architectural-technician

Jair Medina - Architectural Technician
Masters of Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2024), Webpage: To be added | Photo to be captured

Erina Myftari - Architectural Technician
BA In Architectural Studies, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2024), Webpage: https://abacusarch.com/blogs/team/erina-myftari-architectural-technician

Hailey Bergmann - Architectural Intern (Summer)
Currently studying at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Webpage: To be added

Joshua Vanderkin - Architectural Intern
Architectural Drafting and Construction, Waukesha County Technical College, Webpage: https://abacusarch.com/blogs/team/joshua-vanderkin-architectural-technician

“We are incredibly grateful for the continued trust placed in Abacus Architects by both long-standing and new clients. It is a responsibility we do not take lightly,” said Halbur.

For more information on Abacus Architects visit the firm online at the abacusarch.com.

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ABOUT ABACUS ARCHITECTS
Now in its 22nd year, Abacus Architects is a full-service firm deeply committed to enriching clients’ lives through the practice of architecture. The team applies expertise in architecture, civil engineering, interior design, consulting, facility and site studies, and master planning to help clients maximize their success. Considerable experience in designing for a wide range of market sectors – including single and multifamily residential, education, senior living, healthcare, municipal, corporate, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, religious, and civic – provides clients with the specialization they require. 

At Abacus Architects, the foremost concern is to enhance relationships. Believing architecture should serve the people who inhabit the places created, not the other way around. Abacus Architects practices Relational Architecture: the development and design of buildings that enable true connection with valued clients.

PRIMARY LOCATIONS
Sheboygan 1135A Michigan Ave., Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081 | 920 452-4444
Milwaukee 640 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Suite 210, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 | 920 452-4444

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