WHO WE ARE
Wellner Architects + Engineers is a mid-size architectural and MEP engineering firm located in the Crossroads Arts District, just south of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Our project breadth ranges from small renovations to large-scale construction projects. Big or small, we provide design solutions authentic to the client's goals with opportunities for creative, sustainable, and pleasing environments.
The history of our firm begins in 1987 when Julie Wellner opened the doors, hired her first employee, and became certified as a WBE/DBE with the city of Kansas City and the state of Missouri.
In 2025, the company ownership transitioned to Emily Marsh, AIA, Jason Barker, AIA, and Cory Wilson, PE.
GET TO KNOW THE TEAM
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C When she’s not designing, documenting, managing, or marketing, you can find Emily riding her bike…that goes nowhere. Her passion for group fitness aligns with her love of all things sports. With an architectural background in sports facilities and events, she loves to support all the KC teams. From Current to Chiefs, Royals and Sporting, she and her husband, Kyle, will never turn down an opportunity to spectate.
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Jason wears many hats in our office. If you need design ideas, technical support, construction details or Kansas City facts, he's your guy! And if he’s not at his desk, look for him near the WAI server where he’s finding solutions for questions like “why isn’t the internet working?” or “what happened to that email?”.
PE Cory puts the engineer in architectural engineer as our lead PE team member. A graduate of Kansas State, he brings extensive MEP design knowledge, construction administration and managerial experience to our team. He's also a salesman and might try to sell you something, like his office chair.
AIA, NCARB Julie has been the fearless leader of WAI since 1987. She oversees all projects to keep the schedule and goals on course and our client's needs in mind. Her background consists of architecture, engineering, and environmental design, which is conducive to coordinating and designing projects as a whole. Oh! And did someone mention WINE? Cabernet? Chardonnay? Yes, she'll have one...or maybe two.
EMILY MARSH
JASON BARKER
CORY WILSON
JULIE WELLNER
RA, LEED AP BD+C, ENV SP Ann is her name and construction management is her game. When she's not on a project site you might find her checking off criteria on a LEED checklist. If you happen to be visiting our office and suddenly hear high-pitched chipmunk voices, don’t run, it’s just Ann’s ringtone and it will be over shortly!
LEED AP We have deemed Tony our quiet intellect. From obscure historical facts, beer making tutorials, to Revit how-to's, he's got an answer for nearly everything, you just have to ask! His knowledge of industry software and design details is beneficial to our team.
AIA, LEED AP There's one in every group, the sarcastic comic. That's Lindsey, and when she's not lightening the mood in our office she's making sure our Revit work habits are done correctly and properly.
After years of attending WAI Christmas parties with his wife, the desire to participate in the Christmas craft activity on his own encouraged him to seek a position at WAI. He brings to the office a collection of unusual gadgets including solar dancing toys, Galileo thermometer, spinning tops, and an unusual knowledge of antique farm machinery as well as skills in technical architecture, construction administration and Revit.
Over the past decade, Brent has played a pivotal role in numerous projects, overseeing everything from planning and design to construction administration. With his son graduating college, Brent and his wife Angela now relish their empty nesting time, embarking on travel adventures and exploring hidden trails on their Harley or cruising lakes in their ‘77 jet boat, creating cherished memories amidst spectacular views.
Assoc. AIA, LFA, LEED Green Associate Preston's passion for sustainability and 3D scanning combines his excitement in the world of historic preservation and his love of old buildings. When he’s not sketching crazy architectural ideas, you can catch him looking for new thrilling experiences like searching for the biggest roller coaster at an amusement park or jumping out of an airplane!
Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate A graduate of Drury University, Brooklyn models conceptual ideas, generates construction documents, asks all the questions and keeps us on our toes! Growing up on a farm in Aurora, Missouri, she came to KCMO for more architectural opportunities. When not at work, she enjoys being on the lake, reading a good book, and spending time with friends & family.
NCIDQ Hannah, a KC native, has a deep affection for interior design in all its facets. With a wealth of experience in creating both commercial interiors and custom fixtures, she combines her professional prowess with personal passions. When not immersed in design, she enjoys collecting Danish furniture, cheering on her K-State Wildcats and embarking on her next National Park adventure.
A graduate of KU, Connor focuses on electrical engineering and building systems for Wellner. When not bogged down in the details of engineering, you can catch him cheering on any of the local Kansas City sports teams.
Formerly a brewer by trade, Dylan is a recent mechanical engineering grad from UMKC. In his spare time, he prefers to be out riding his bike, either logging miles on the road or taking a casual trek on one of KC's great trails with his wife and two boys. Although he no longer makes beer for a living, you may also catch him applying his old craft to some homebrew (or maybe officebrew if we're lucky?!).
Mike's focus at Wellner is modeling project HVAC and plumbing systems in Revit, supported by years of experience creating hundreds of Revit MEP families for a local laboratory equipment manufacturer. In his free time, he enjoys long walks with his wife, Tetyana, and their beagle.
A recent transplant who got the heck out of Dodge (literally) to fulfill her childhood dream of working in the city, Amber has a decade of experience with operations management, project administration, and all things office related in addition to oddly loving commercial roofing...we'll take it! She's always happy, friendly, fun-loving and full of energy which is perfect because she's also a new grandma of two under two!
Susan is the friendly face that greets you in our office, although only on certain days of the week! Through 2025, you can find her keeping things in order both at the new Blue River Biosolids Facility and our Crossroads office.