Vice President, Sports and Recreation Architecture
Yann CowartAIA, LEED AP BD+C
As a former college football player at Auburn University, Yann brings a unique perspective to athletic design. He has an extensive background in the design of sports, higher education and retail projects and in-depth experience guiding the design process from initial visioning to ribbon cutting. As an expert in the field, Yann has been published in Athletic Business, Parks and Rec Business, American School & University, among others, on the various facets of athletic and sports facility design. Yann is active in the community as a member of the Auburn Football Lettermen Club, Auburn University McWhorter School of Building Science Industry Executive Board and previously serving as an adjunct professor with the university’s Integrated Design and Construction program. Yann graduated from Auburn University with bachelor’s degrees in building science and architecture.