Allan R. Parr, AIA Joins REES as Firmwide Assistant Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations
REES, an architecture, interior design, and planning firm with a portfolio that spans the globe is pleased to announce Allan R. Parr, AIA has joined the firm as the Firmwide Assistant Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations for the REES Dallas office.
A registered Architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, Parr has 20 years of experience in the areas of operations management, project management, facilities operation, construction, design, and business development. He received a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University, a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Parr joined REES from Nelson, a design and consulting firm where he was Senior Managing Director. Prior experience includes Manager of Project Management and Design for Hewlett Packard Company and Site Manager of Global Headquarters Campus for Compaq Computer Corporation.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the REES team. The rich history of outstanding project accomplishments and the tenure and talent of the staff with REES make it a unique organization. I could not be more excited about the opportunities ahead!” said Parr.
Parr brings proven leadership on projects of various scope and size for new construction, renovation, and relocations from design inception to project completion. Notable projects and programs include:
• Office Building, Cafeteria, Conference Center and Customer Briefing Center as part of the headquarters campus for Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, Texas
• Renovation and Expansion for Midland Memorial Hospital, Midland, Texas
• HP Customer Experience Center for Hewlett Packard, Houston, Texas
• One Main Place high rise renovation for Bank of America, Dallas, Texas
• Operations Center at Infomart for Bank of America, Dallas, Texas
• April Sound Country Club for Club Corp., Conroe, Texas
Dr Frank W. Rees, President and CEO states, “we are thrilled that Allan has chosen to join REES in a leadership position where he can apply his 20 years of real estate management and design expertise to increase our growth.”
REES was established in 1975 as a healthcare planning and design firm. Since that time, REES has been internationally recognized as a leading facility planning and design firm in the healthcare specialty as well as in Corporate, Broadcast, Senior Living, Higher Education, Government, and Justice specialties. The firm has completed over $21 billion in projects in 42 states and 35 foreign countries. REES comprises 100 personnel in offices located in Atlanta, Dallas, Mexico City, Oklahoma City, San Antonio and Spokane.
