About Us
HTW is a leading design firm dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective building solutions. With decades of industry experience and a strong commitment to our core values, our team of experts takes on every project with passion and purpose.
Who We Are
We are Professionals
HTW is a team of design professionals working across every aspect of the built environment. We provide support for our clients across disciplines and multiple market sectors.
We are Problem Solvers
At its core, our work is about problem solving. Every project brings a unique set of challenges to overcome, and we enjoy finding new ways to solve those challenges. Our solutions are insightful and creative while also being mindful of safety and sustainability.
We are Committed to Your Success
We understand that you are heavily invested in your project. You need a partner that will be an asset to you. When you partner with us, you can be sure that we have your best interest in mind. Because when you succeed, we succeed.
Honors and Awards
2020 Main Street Arkansas Excellence in Downtown Revitalization
Best Downtown Improvement Project
Crow Group Corporate Headquarters – Morrilton, Arkansas
2018 Main Street Arkansas Excellence in Downtown Revitalization
Best Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Project Award
Old Bank Sports Grill – Russellville, Arkansas
2018 Main Street Arkansas Excellence in Downtown Revitalization
Best Downtown Retail Award
Dog Ear Books – Russellville, Arkansas
Our Team
Ira Wimer
Principal Architect
ira@htwassociates.com
Ira has extensive educational design experience as well as significant experience working on religious, residential, commercial, municipal, historic preservation, and industrial projects. He is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), holding licenses in several states. Ira has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
Barre’ Shannon
Construction Administrator
barre@htwassociates.com
Barre’ brings over 24 years of construction and management experience to his role as a Construction Administrator at HTW. Before joining our team in 2022, he served as a Project Manager and Lead Estimator for several construction companies. Barre’ has a degree in Drafting and Surveying
from UACCM in Morrilton, Arkansas.
Gary Cole
Architectural Drafter
gary@htwassociates.com
Gary joined HTW in 2019 as an Architectural Designer. He has a wide range of experience in construction and building techniques, and applies his practical knowledge to his role as a designer. In addition to Drafting and Design, Gary has experience in Construction Management. Gary holds an Associates of Science in Computer Drafting and Design from ITT Technical University.
Valerie Campbell
Project Manager
valerie@htwassociates.com
Valerie joined HTW in 2021. Her organizational skills and experience with projects from the initial stages of contract development through the end of construction gives insight into the processes that lead to successful projects and equips her for the role of Project Manager. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Arkansas Tech University.
Holly Boren
Interior Designer
holly@htwassociates.com
Holly joined the HTW team in 2022 and brings her expertise and knowledge in the design of spaces and interiors to our architecture team. Holly holds a Bachelor of Interior Design from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
Sandy Bonilla
Architectural Drafter
sandy@htwassociates.com
Sandy joined the Architecture Team as an Architectural Drafter in 2023. She has many years of experience with CAD design and brings her attention to detail and expertise to each project she designs. Sandy holds an Associate Degree in Drafting Technology from UACCM in Morrilton, Arkansas