Moody-Nolan believes opportunities are 'Bigger in Texas'

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Moody-Nolan, the nation's largest African-American owned and operated architecture firm, has opened a new office in Dallas. With its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, Moody-Nolan sees its new presence in Dallas as a hub for conducting business across the State of Texas.

"We see more project opportunities in Texas that parallel Moody-Nolan's strengths and skills for architecture and design," said Curt Moody, president and chief executive officer of Moody-Nolan. The firm has a deep portfolio of completed designs that crisscross the nation, including educational, healthcare, fitness and recreation, as well as cultural architectural projects.

To increase its success in Texas, Moody-Nolan has entered into a partnership with VAI Architects forming a limited liability company (LLC). The two minority-owned firms will share offices in north Dallas near Addison Airport. VAI Architects is a Hispanic-owned firm founded in 1985 by architects Guillermo Vidaud and son William Vidaud.

"We realize the business advantages to partnering with another well-established, minority-owned firm," said Moody. "By combining our expertise and strong work ethic, we will surprise many clients with what we have to offer. This will help to open doors for pursing and winning larger projects in that region."

Albert Ray, AIA, LEED AP, will serve as director of Moody-Nolan's Dallas operations. Ray brings more than 15 years of design, project management and construction management experience to the Dallas office. He is familiar with the Dallas area from working with previous clients that include the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the Fort Worth Independent School District.

Ray's strong leadership skills were forged during a 20-year career in the U.S. Army Reserves. He served as the company commander, executive officer and training officer in the Medical Services Corps.

About Moody-Nolan

Founded in 1982 by Curtis J. Moody, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, and Howard E. Nolan, PE, in Columbus, Ohio, Moody-Nolan has since worked in more than 40 states. Specializing in higher education, sports/recreation, student focused, healthcare and public service facilities, Moody-Nolan has been recognized with more than 165 local, state and national design citations. Most recently, the firm was named the 2006 Gold Medal Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Ohio Chapter. The 162-person firm has regional offices in Chicago, IL, Cleveland, Ohio, Covington, KY, Dallas, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Nashville, TN and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.moodynolan.com.

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