{"id":18558,"date":"2025-09-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmb.com\/?p=18558"},"modified":"2025-09-29T16:09:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T16:09:47","slug":"gmb-acquires-rockford-illinois-based-richard-l-johnson-associates-architects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmb.com\/insights\/gmb-acquires-rockford-illinois-based-richard-l-johnson-associates-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"GMB Acquires Rockford, Illinois-Based Richard L. Johnson Associates Architects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">GMB, a professional services firm focused on the education market, is thrilled to unveil the acquisition of <a>Richard L. Johnson Associates<\/a>. This acquisition represents an exciting new chapter for Richard L. Johnson Associates and GMB as we combine our experience, knowledge, and passion for providing the very best in educational architectural and engineering services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By combining GMB\u2019s strong foundation in education design services with Richard L. Johnson Associates\u2019 deep understanding of the local market, we are building a team that is both nationally connected and locally grounded. This partnership allows us to bring the depth and breadth of national education best practices while remaining closely attuned to the unique needs of individual districts and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to welcome Richard L. Johnson Associates\u2019 team and clients to GMB,\u201d said David Bolt, President and CEO of GMB. \u201cThis acquisition brings together the strengths of both organizations, enhancing our collective capabilities and allowing us to create an even greater positive impact. By working as one team, we\u2019ll be able to deliver more innovative solutions, support districts in reaching their goals, and ultimately improve the educational experience for students across the Midwest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richard L. Johnson Associates, based in Rockford, Illinois, will continue serving more than 30 school districts in Northwest Illinois.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott Johnson, one of Richard L. Johnson Associates\u2019 firm principals, has expressed excitement that clients will benefit from GMB\u2019s additional in-house capabilities and educational design knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am very proud to be a part of this strategic acquisition,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cBy combining our expertise in K-12 education, higher education, and broad experience in educational design, we\u2019re building a full-service team that can collaborate across geographies and provide long-term value for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Richard L. Johnson Associates team will become part of GMB&#8217;s Team of Teams structure, which encourages autonomy and responsibility over the traditional hierarchical business model. GMB is also a 100% employee-owned company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As we grow and expand our educational ecosystem, we are inspired by the transformative work happening in classrooms across the country. We look forward to learning from these new partners and supporting how their clients are addressing today\u2019s educational challenges,\u201d added Bolt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-overlay\">About Richard L. Johnson Associates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Richard L. Johnson Associates, we place emphasis on the success of the team approach by involving our clients in the decision-making process. We view it as our responsibility to elicit input for ideas and alternatives that will be used with our skill and technology to develop the project designs that meet our clients\u2019 needs. Working with our clients to provide them with innovative design solutions for their specific needs is our highest priority. 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