Sheryl Schulze, NCIDQ, RID

Sheryl is Co-Managing Director of Gensler Columbus as well as a Global Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Leader. With 40 years of experience, she is widely recognized for leading award-winning building transformation projects including The Old Chicago Post Office, The Mart, and The Book Depository, in Detroit. As she spearheads Gensler’s growing presence in Ohio, she brings her deep knowledge of design strategies focused on place, brand, sustainability, and repositioning to the region.

Sheryl works closely with clients and developers to understand their goals and vision, tapping into the firm’s ongoing research and multipronged expertise to define detailed design solutions. Her previous experience at Gensler includes leading a dynamic studio, managing strong client relationships, and guiding the successful delivery of numerous projects in Chicago and around the Midwest. Sheryl’s insights on stranded assets and building conversions are frequently shared by real estate and design platforms, regionally and nationally. She is an active member of Urban Land Institute’s Redevelopment and Reuse Product Council and recently served as the Chicago Board Chair of Humble Design, a nonprofit that transforms empty dwellings into homes for individuals, families, and veterans transitioning out of homelessness.