Team Christner Gears Up for Bike MS

Christner is continuing its commitment to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through sponsorship of the Team Christner cyclists.

Fundraising and training are underway for our 73 riders, culminating in the 150-mile Bike MS ride on September 11-12, 2010. For many years, the Christner-sponsored team has been among the top fundraising teams, contributing nearly $60,000 annually to MS research.

Team Christner welcomes riders (experienced and beginners) who share our passion for curing multiple sclerosis and enjoying good company on weekend rides.  Visit www.teamchristner.org for more information.

Christner Broadens Healthcare Planning and Design Services

Patricia Shpilberg (left) and Virginia Pankey (right) have been named Senior Healthcare Planners.

Patricia brings rich experience in strategic thinking geared toward facility investment decisions. With both an MBA and a Masters of Architecture, she draws on a career in architecture, planning and consulting for hospitals and academic medical centers.

Virginia’s specialization in healthcare planning and architecture gives her keen insight into the importance of facility design and clinical operations. Skilled in listening and collaboration, she works with clients to define planning engagements.

Christner Expands Firm Leadership

Laurel Harrington, RLA, ASLA, LEED AP has been elected shareholder, bringing the ownership group to eight.

As Director of Landscape Architecture, her technical skill and design creativity highlight our commitment to multi-disciplinary design.

Laurel’s work on campus master planning, urban planning and site design creates sustainable landscape environments that are enduring and beautiful.

Craft Alliance in Grand Center Earns Best Practices Award

The renovation of Craft Alliance in Grand Center has earned the Best Practices Award for Constructability from the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers.  Christner and S. M. Wilson worked together to overcome significant challenges to revive this historic building that had been abandoned for over a decade.  Sound planning and strong teamwork allowed us to successfully fix problems resulting from the presence of asbestos and lead, an inadequate structural system, as well as an outdated electrical system that did not meet code requirements.  The result for Craft Alliance is an engaging space that serves artists, students and the community with an exhibition gallery and studios for clay, fiber and metal art.  Amy Angell, the project’s interior designer,  accepted the award for Christner.

Team Christner Pedals for MS Cure

Team Christner has successfully completed their 2nd annual MS 150 ride, also known as the Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride.  The ride is designed to raise money and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  And raise money they did – of the nearly 200 teams that participated, Team Christner made it to the top six in terms of funds raised with $58,000.   In preparation for the big race, our 73 riders logged over 40,000 miles during their training rides this summer.  Congratulations to the team, and thanks to Team Christner’s associate sponsor, the Hub Bicycle Company.  For more information, or if you would like to join us on our 2010 ride,  visit the Team Christner Website.