Austin, TX — FGM Architects, Inc. (FGMA), an employee-owned firm with 200+ professionals in eight offices across five states, announced today that Jaime Palomo, AIA, has been promoted to managing director of the firm’s Central and North Texas region. With over 35 years of innovative design experience and a track record of changemaking leadership in the Texas architectural community, Palomo’s appointment brings transformative value to FGMA’s continued evolution.
“Jaime has delivered a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion for design to our mission of building community,” said FGMA President Tim Kwiatkowski. “I’m happy to have him join the management of the firm. Under his guidance, I’m confident that FGMA’s growing practice in Texas will continue to thrive.”
Since joining FGMA’s Austin office as a principal in 2022, Palomo has utilized his extensive expertise in local markets to spearhead growth, particularly in the PK-12, municipal and higher education practices. He currently oversees the renovation and expansion of facilities for the Austin Independent School District, a multi-year initiative with a projected value of $100 million. Palomo also takes over leadership of key regional projects, including a new public safety building for the City of Victoria, a multi-generational recreation center for the City of Pflugerville and the new Pinnacle Campus for Austin Community College in southwest Austin.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to build on the legacy of design excellence that our team has developed here in Texas,” said Palomo. “This region is growing more quickly than ever before, so the need for high performing, sustainable solutions is urgent. FGMA’s commitment to enhancing people’s lives through the built environment is one that I look forward to continuing here with our clients.”
Palomo’s distinguished career includes working on noteworthy public and private facilities, receiving multiple design awards and recognition by local and statewide organizations in the construction and design industries. Palomo received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University and Master of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
About FGMA
Founded in 1945, FGMA is an employee-owned firm headquartered in Oak Brook, IL with eight offices across five states: Chicago and O’Fallon, IL; Milwaukee, WI; St. Louis, MO; Austin and Fort Worth, TX; and Reston, VA. In 2023, the firm ranked in the top 100 on the Architectural Record “Top 300 U.S. Architecture Firms of 2023” list and #53 on Building Design + Construction’s list, “Top 175 Architecture Firms of 2023.” FGMA offers architecture, planning and interior design services for PK-12 schools and higher education; municipal and public safety facilities, including police, fire, and emergency operations; recreation centers, including golf and tennis clubs; faith-based facilities; multifamily and mixed-use residential and an extensive portfolio of federal projects. Bookmark fgmarchitects.com and follow @fgmarchitects on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook to stay informed.
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