Moody-Nolan Continues Expansion Plans with Hire of Highly-Qualified Architect

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Moody-Nolan, the nation's largest African-American owned and operated architecture firm has hired Daniel R. Pickett, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, to its Columbus office. Pickett's time is split between project management and business development.

Pickett brings more than 30 years of architecture experience with an emphasis on commercial building to Moody-Nolan. Pickett's experience is broad and he is well versed in the design of office, sports, aviation, educational, industrial and retail facilities.

"I'm thrilled to return to central Ohio where I started my career," Pickett said. "It's a strong fit between myself and Moody-Nolan. The principles of the firm - integrity, honesty, creativity, commitment and passion are the same principles I've lived by my entire career."

He started his career as an intern at Brubaker/Brandt, Inc. and remained in central Ohio working at NBBJ and URS Corporation. He relocated to Jacksonville, Fla. working for Gresham Smith and Partners as a Principal in the Corporate Studio. Eventually, he started Pickett & Associates. The firm's services included architecture, programming and planning, feasibility studies and building conditions assessments.  

Besides Ohio, Pickett is a registered architect in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and North Carolina. Pickett is certified through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and is a LEED accredited professional. He also is a member of the American Institute of Architects and has been active with many civic organizations in Ohio and Florida.

Pickett earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from The Ohio State University and earned a Master of Business Administration from Capital University.

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 160 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 170-person firm has regional offices in Covington, Ky., Cleveland, Ohio, Indianapolis Ind., Nashville, Ky., Dallas, Texas, Washington, D.C. and Chicago, Ill. For more information, visit www.moodynolan.com.

SOURCE Moody-Nolan