John Stevenson

PE, LEED AP BD+C

Executive Vice President

John Stevenson serves as the firm’s Executive Vice President and on its Board of Directors with over a decade of experience managing and designing large-scale, high-profile projects across various sectors, including cultural institutions, educational facilities, Tribal and municipal entities, airports, manufacturing campuses, healthcare districts, and private residences. With expertise in engineering and business management, John leads complex projects focusing on sustainability, innovation, and delivering results on time and within budget. He excels at coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, guiding them through the entire project lifecycle from initial concept to successful completion. 

His passion for the arts is based on his international-award-winning photography, featured in several private and public collections and displayed at the Dallas Museum of Art while he was in high school through a Young Masters exhibition. During college, he volunteered at the Packwood House Museum, supporting the installation and deinstallation of new exhibitions. John has experienced the joy of sharing his work with others and the labor needed to bring it to the world, and he ensures all of his projects are delivered with these tenets at heart. 

John has developed deep connections within the industry, leveraging his broad network of professionals, contractors, and clients to ensure smooth project execution and effective collaboration across various stakeholders. These relationships are key to maintaining high standards and seamless project delivery, furthering the success of each initiative he leads. 

John’s leadership has been integral in many projects, from museums and performing arts centers to private residences and community-focused initiatives. His portfolio includes overseeing the renovation and expansion of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the adaptive reuse of an old high school into the first purpose-built public library in over half a century at Abilene Heritage Square, and the cutting-edge digital dome at the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History. He has also managed the design and construction of multiple luxury residences, private runways, and aircraft facilities. Using his engineering expertise, he has led the implementation of multiple novel HVAC and infrastructure projects at museums and performing-arts centers, leading to increased resiliency and reduced cost. 

John is actively leading the Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing project in Fort Worth, combining cultural and healing spaces for all communities. He also serves as an Advisor and Principal-in-Charge for many of the firm’s cultural projects. His ability to manage diverse teams across multiple locations while ensuring the highest standards of quality and sustainability has made him a trusted leader in the industry.