Strohmeyer selected for inspirational commitment and service to education clients

PLANO, Texas, February 4, 2010 — Further demonstrating the firm’s commitment to providing clients with high-quality architecture for the education sector, SHW Group’s North Texas Region has officially announced Jimmy Strohmeyer as a managing principal. Strohmeyer previously held the title of principal in charge which he accepted in 1999. He began his career with the firm in 1994 as an assistant project manager for school district clients including the Rockwall ISD, Lewisville ISD, Highland Park ISD and Plano ISD.

“Jimmy’s obvious leadership qualities were why he was named managing principal for our North Texas studio,” says Kyle Bacon, chief operating officer for SHW Group. “He successfully manages the studio’s operations, as well as new business and strategic planning for the region. Throughout his career, he has strived to contribute to the future of children in America, and he looks for any opportunity to make an impact by creating learning environments that foster discovery.”

Strohmeyer joined the firm after working as a project manager and team leader at BSW International in Tulsa, Okla., where he managed a project team responsible for producing $2 billion annually in construction. In 1990, he earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Louisiana Tech University, and through the years, he has been involved with numerous education and community organizations, including the YMCA, Rotary, Kiwanis and PTA. Strohmeyer also was nominated and selected as a finalist for the 2006 Superintendent’s Award of Outstanding Character and Citizenship for his “exemplary citizenship and service to others” in recognition for his response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

“Throughout his years at SHW Group, Jimmy has served the firm and its clients with a passion and dedication that are exemplary examples to his colleagues,” said Jonathan Aldis, principal in charge for the North Texas studio. “He also possesses a way of building consensus and inspiring others to do their very best which has major implications for the future of our firm and the North Texas studio.”

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