As founder and principal of Planning NEXT, a multidisciplinary planning firm based in Columbus, Ohio, Jamie has spent the past 25-plus years being inspired by the voices and commitments of the communities served by the firm. A considerable amount of his practice is focused on aligning multiple jurisdictions. This includes multi-county work in Washington DC, Cincinnati, Birmingham, Baltimore, Knoxville, and dozens of county-wide efforts. He is the lead Principal for Licking County’s framework initiative and is keenly focused on creating quality places through thoughtful preparation of land use, mobility and economic strategies. His firm—and the communities they serve—have enjoyed considerable success using an approach that integrates rigorous technical analysis and community intuition.

Jamie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from The Ohio State University and a Master of Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia.