Edward J. Vidlak, AIA, NCARB, has been named director of education within HDR’s architecture practice. Vidlak will be responsible for developing the firm-wide education practice, leveraging a portfolio that includes award-winning K-12, higher education and corporate education facilities.

He moves into this role after serving as the central region director of operations for HDR’s architecture practice. His 25-year career includes leading design and project management for several successful and award-winning projects. He has also served for more than 15 years in senior leadership and business development positions for global architecture firms.

Prior to joining HDR, Vidlak was a vice president for Leo A Daly, where he served in project management and project principal roles before spearheading the firm’s higher education market and helping lead its international market expansion efforts.