Firm Forms Market Sector Initiatives Due to Strong TX Economy
In response to the strength of the state economy and the firm’s growth and momentum in key markets, JQ has formed four major market sector initiatives led by four veteran JQ leadership team members.
DALLAS—Economic indicators for Texas and the surrounding region remain positive and that bodes well for continued growth in several of JQ’s key market sectors. The firm serves commercial, K-12 and higher education, government and healthcare clients in the architectural market.
In response to the firm’s growth and momentum, JQ has formed four major market sector initiatives, according to JQ’s CEO Stephen H. Lucy. Each initiative is led by a veteran JQ leadership team member with primary responsibility for developing and maintaining client relationships, and identifying and positioning for project pursuits within each respective market.
“Our strong industry position in key facility markets is the reason we have assigned our firm leaders to these specific market sectors,” Lucy tells GlobeSt.com. “This strategic reorganization will allow us to best serve our architectural and owner clients throughout the southern region of the US while supporting our growth and expansion. Our expansion efforts will also create opportunities for our talented team of professionals to continue delivering exceptional expertise and service to our clients and the communities in which we operate.”
Lucy named the following firm leaders to oversee and expand these major markets:
Commercial Market Sector–Dallas
John J. Hoenig, COO and partner, will lead the commercial market for JQ. Hoenig is based in the firm’s downtown Dallas office where he provides strategic and operational leadership across the firm and oversees the buildings group and its work across the country. He joined JQ in 2000 and has 19 years of experience. JQ has completed numerous commercial projects during his tenure including the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX; The Joule Urban Resort in downtown Dallas; ROMCO Corporate Facility and Operations in Carrollton, TX; and Cummins Southern Plains Maintenance Facility in Dallas.
Higher Education and K-12 Market Sector–Fort Worth
Carlo Taddei, principal, will lead the higher education and K-12 market for JQ. Taddei is principal of JQ’s Fort Worth, office where he is responsible for the office’s performance, client interaction, and consulting and review of projects from design to construction. He joined JQ in 2004. Since that time, JQ has completed numerous educational projects including Amon Carter-Riverside High School renovations and additions in Fort Worth; Zachry Engineering Education Complex renovation and expansion at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX; Engineering and Computer Science West building at The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX; Life Science Research & Engineering Building at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, TX; and Walnut Creek Elementary School in Azle, TX.
Healthcare Market Sector–Houston
Akshai Ramakrishnan, principal, will lead the healthcare market for JQ. Ramakrishnan is principal in JQ’s Houston office and has 18 years of experience working on a wide range of projects encompassing design, construction administration and forensics. He joined JQ in 2005. During this time, JQ has completed work on numerous healthcare projects including Parkland Health and Hospital System Ron J. Anderson MD Clinical Tower in Dallas; John Peter Smith Medical Home Northeast Tarrant in Bedford, TX; Post-Acute Medical Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills in Las Vegas, and several micro hospitals for Embree Asset Group at multiple US locations.
Government Market Sector–Dallas
Lucy will lead the firm’s efforts in the government market. Located in the firm’s Dallas headquarters, Lucy co-founded the office in 1994 and is responsible for the strategic growth of the firm. He is a recognized leader in the architectural/engineering/construction community and has an extensive portfolio spanning more than 30 years. Lucy also has expertise in historic preservation and renovation projects and has worked on restoring more than 40 Texas county courthouses. Other government projects that the firm has completed include the Town Hall, Municipal Court and Library in Prosper, TX; Hopkins County Safety Rest Stop in Cumby, TX; Police and Public Works in Sunset Valley, TX; and Trophy Club Public Safety Building in Trophy Club, TX.
“We believe it is the right time to align our resources to capitalize on these growing markets and to continue to expand our portfolio, staff and market presence,” says Lucy. “We are confident in the abilities of our team and look forward to their continuing contributions.”
JQ’s most noteworthy projects include the Performing Arts Center, Arlington ISD in Arlington, TX; Grapevine Main in Grapevine, TX; Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Building, Texas A&M University in College Station, TX; Latino Cultural Center Multiform Theater in Dallas; Brain and Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas; Euless Medical Office Building in Euless, TX; and Probate Court Renovation and Restoration, Travis County in Austin, TX, GlobeSt.com learns.
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