WASHINGTON, D.C.—ForrestPerkins announced that Pamela Parsons, AIA, ASID, LEED AP, has joined the luxury hospitality design firm as vice president of operations. Parsons, who is a licensed architect, a certified interior designer, and a LEED Accredited Professional, brings a unique hotel owner’s perspective and a great depth of experience to the firm.
“We have worked closely with Pam Parsons on a number of projects over the years,” says Stephen Perkins, AIA, ISHC, principal and co-founder of ForrestPerkins. “Pam is a seasoned professional in hotel design and construction for both domestic and international new development and renovations, and we have always valued her vision.”
“We are very pleased to announce Pam as a senior member of our firm and are confident that ForrestPerkins’ successful platforms will be greatly enhanced by her leadership,” says Deborah Forrest, FASID, principal and co-founder of ForrestPerkins. “Pam has built and managed teams and relationships with many different internal departments and external resources. She is particularly savvy in project- and design-management.”
“Having led the design and construction group at Host Hotels & Resorts, I understand the owner’s point of view thoroughly,” Parsons says. “ForrestPerkins aligns with my focus on bottom line performance, return-on-investment and linking superior design with sound business decisions regarding investments. ForrestPerkins possesses this rare combination of qualities in a design firm, and I very much look forward to my role with the firm.”
As vice president of operations, Parsons will work closely with ForrestPerkins’ principals and senior staff to develop strategies to maximize design quality and global competitiveness.
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