{"id":22040,"date":"2017-06-26T13:32:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T13:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/taiwan\/?post_type=press-release&p=22040"},"modified":"2017-10-19T08:02:21","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T12:02:21","slug":"aecom-appoints-james-w-thomson-vice-president-managing-principal-midwest-region-buildings-places-practice","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/press-releases\/aecom-appoints-james-w-thomson-vice-president-managing-principal-midwest-region-buildings-places-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"AECOM appoints James W. Thomson vice president and managing principal of its Midwest region Buildings + Places practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"LOS ANGELES (June 26, 2017) \u2014 AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that James W. Thomson, American Institute of Architects (AIA), The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has been named vice president and managing principal for its Midwest region Buildings + Places practice, part of its Design and Consulting Services (DCS) group. With a range of expertise from strategy through project realization, the Buildings + Places practice is dedicated to excellence and integrated design solutions. In this role, Mr. Thomson will be responsible for strategic growth and development while providing leadership and overall direction for the division\u2019s Midwest region. Mr. Thomson brings 23 years of experience in design and leadership with expertise in healthcare environments.<\/p>\n

\u201cJim knows what it means to be a leader,\u201d said Rebecca Nolan, executive vice president, Buildings + Places, Americas. \u201cHis ability to nurture and mentor our practitioners aligns completely with our core values to inspire, develop and celebrate our people, elevating the communities we touch. His leadership in the healthcare market, specifically, supports our continued efforts to design and deliver future-ready and innovative solutions for health and wellness environments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to joining AECOM, Mr. Thomson was with HDR where he led design teams in the development of major healthcare projects across North America. Throughout his career, he has worked with Penn State Hershey Medical Center Allina\/Children\u2019s Hospital, the Mayo Clinic, United\/ Children\u2019s Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Etobicoke Health Centre and Sheppard Pratt Health Systems. Thomson holds a Masters of Architecture with High Distinction from Lawrence Tech University and a Bachelor\u2019s of Science in Architectural Studies from The University of Nebraska, Lincoln.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe healthcare marketplace is constantly evolving and we need to stay ahead of it,\u201d says Mr. Thomson. \u201cAECOM\u2019s integrated and interdisciplinary platform enables us to guide our clients through the market\u2019s complex demands and I am truly excited to help lead our teams in the Midwest design real solutions that foster a high quality patient experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

About AECOM<\/strong>
\nAECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500<\/em> firm, AECOM had revenue of approximately $17.4 billion during fiscal year 2016. See how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com<\/a> and @AECOM<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/strong>:
\nDanette Riddle, Hon. AIA\/LA
\nVice President, Marketing Director
\nBuildings + Places | Design and Consulting Services, Americas
\n1-213-500-7411
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