FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 3, 2004

Contact: Barbara Dutton

Communications Coordinator

Jackie Schmitt

(630) 221-1212

Williams Architects and Williams Development Owner/Shareholders Named

Carol Stream, Ill. – Carol Stream, Ill., architectural firm Williams Architects announces that Principals and AIA NEI members Larry Kmiecik, Mark Bushhouse, Tom Poulos, Scott Lange and Steve Mihelich were named owner/shareholders of Williams Architects effective Jan. 1, 2004. Also effective Jan. 1, 2004, Principals Tom Tristano, Dave Stermetz and Scott Anderson were named shareholders of affiliated construction management company Williams Development Ltd.

“This arrangement was conceived to ensure continuity among the firm’s management, as well as reward individuals who have made significant contributions to our business growth efforts,” remarks Williams Architects and Williams Development Principal and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael T. Williams.

“I have complete confidence that our team has the vision and commitment to lead our firms successfully into the future,” adds Williams, who continues to serve as principal and CEO of the firms, providing administrative leadership and direction to both Williams Architects and Williams Development under the new business structure.

Williams Architects, which was originally established in 1974 and reorganized in 1994, and Williams Development serve a range of clients in diverse markets, including municipal, park and recreation, religious and corporate. For more information, visit www.williams-architects.com.

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