HGA Hires Steve A. Christoff as Associate Vice President of Healthcare

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — HGA Architects and Engineers hired Steve A. Christoff as an associate vice president and principal in the Minneapolis office. He will focus on business development and leading project teams for HGA’s Healthcare Practice Group.

“Steve engages with hospital leadership and the entire project team, bringing perspective and focus to the design efforts,” said Dan Rectenwald, AIA, vice president and principal of the Healthcare Practice Group in Minneapolis. “His energy, interest in developing shared goals and passion for collaboration result in successful projects. He has a reputation for understanding clients’ needs while leading teams to innovative solutions. Steve’s knowledge of healthcare trends and client relations will prove an asset as we continue to expand our design services nationally.”

Christoff has more than 20 years of architectural experience in healthcare. His project background includes campus master planning, programming, renovations, additions and new construction for such clients as CentraCare Health System, Hennepin County Medical Center, HealthEast and other Minnesota and regional healthcare providers.

“I collaborate with clients and stakeholders to align team talents and develop processes that maximize business return on facility investment,” Christoff said. “I first focus on the clients’ culture and values.”

Christoff previously was with HGA as a medical planner and project architect in healthcare between 1999 and 2005. He has since worked as a business developer, medical planner and manager for several Twin Cities architecture firms.

Christoff has a Bachelor of Architecture from Hampton University in Hampton, Va. He is a Major/Civil Engineering Officer in U.S. Air Force Reserve, 934th Air Wing Minneapolis/St. Paul IAP.