Henderson Companies Names New Venue Sector Practice Directors

Henderson Companies, the parent company of Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, announced the appointment of two leaders within its venue sector, which specializes in the design and construction of large-scale, multipurpose facilities nationwide. Bridget Lowe has joined the firm as convention center practice director and Jason Kartak has been promoted to entertainment practice director.

Lowe brings 15 years of industry experience to her new role, where she will lead Henderson’s convention center practice. Her responsibilities include overseeing client experience, technical quality, innovation, business development and employee engagement. Before joining Henderson, Lowe served as a principal at a global architecture firm and the principal and chief marketing officer at a national architecture, planning and design firm. She succeeds Russ Murdock, who remains with Henderson as the venue sector’s technical director.

In his new role, Kartak leads Henderson’s entertainment practice, whose areas of expertise include performing arts centers, amphitheaters, experiential spaces, theaters and other immersive environments. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience, including a distinguished career as a touring engineer, manager and consultant before joining Henderson in 2023. Kartak succeeds Mischa Haramia, who retired after more than three decades with Henderson.

“Bridget and Jason bring the experience, vision and people-first leadership that reflect the strength of our venue team,” stated Ryan Starkovich Henderson’s venue sector executive in the announcement. “Their leadership will help build on our momentum, deepen our convention center and entertainment expertise and continue delivering innovative, memorable spaces that bring communities together.”

Completely employee owned, Henderson Building was founded in 1970 followed by Henderson Building Solutions in 2013. Henderson is licensed in all 50 states and has 1,100 employees based in 15 cities nationwide.