John Reid Joins HOK Advance Strategies in New York
NEW YORK, NY, December 6, 2005. HOK Advance Strategies announced today that John Reid has joined its New York office. Reid will have responsibility for leading facility planning and architectural programming projects for corporate, public and institutional clients in the Northeast region. He has over 20 years experience in project planning and architectural programming. A creative problem solver and versatile planner, John brings a thoughtful approach to project issues through his experience helping clients with facilities, corporate interiors, and commercial real estate projects across a broad perspective of national and international organizations.
"Having worked with John previously, I know that John is well suited to help lead our New York location," said Steve Morton, Senior Vice President and Director, HOK Advance Strategies. "He is well regarded throughout the industry, understands our culture and the organization, and embraces our techniques and analytical processes. He is the perfect person to build on the successes we have achieved in the region over the last several years."
Prior to joining HOK Advance Strategies, Reid was a Director of Strategic Planning and Lead Project Programmer for HLW International in New York. He has also held positions with Gensler, Davis & Carter, and CRS.
During his career, Reid led a major consolidation and relocation project for The McGraw Hill Companies in New York; directed strategic initiatives for Amgen, Inc. for locations in California, Rhode Island, and Washington DC; helped define reorganization and relocation opportunities for General Motors; coordinated the programming team for a new terminal at Washington National Airport; and was the lead programmer for the Petronas Oil Company's 1.1-million square foot tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
John holds a Bachelor and Masters of Architecture degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He is a registered architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects.
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