Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects announces retirement of founder I. William "Billy" Sizeler
Though Billy will be missed at the office, his approach to nurturing staff expertise in key areas has made STBA a firm designed to thrive and grow through transitions.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Billy Sizeler, who founded Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects over 40 years ago, is retiring. It is with gratitude for Billy's leadership and vision that we announce this transition. Allen D. Ohlmeyer, Principal and Director of Healthcare Design, will take over leadership duties.
In 1965, Billy Sizeler graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Design, where he studied under the renowned Internationalist Louis Kahn. Billy founded his own firm in 1973 and quickly began to pursue the focus areas for which the firm is respected today.
"If the pandemic had not prompted a priority shift toward family time, his energy and passion would have no doubt continued to fuel his work," said Allen. "We have benefited greatly from his leadership. Billy's style was to hire good people, give them responsibility, and nurture their professional growth. This approach has led to a wealth of expertise and resilience at our firm."
Billy has always believed that the leader of an architecture firm should be like a coach.
"That's the only way you can sustain a business. You have to celebrate your people's success," said Billy. "I see the firm's future being very bright. Allen's a great leader, and there are some very experienced people currently working here."
STBA practices in a variety of focus areas, including education, sports, and government architecture. The firm's dedicated healthcare studio employs the most healthcare-certified architects of any firm in the Gulf South. For more detail on the firm's history, visit our About page.
About Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects
Based proudly in New Orleans, STBA creates environments that foster work, play, healing, and learning. Committed to sustainability and technological innovation, we are always seeking opportunities to improve our world through thoughtful design. Learn more at https://sizeler.com.
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