{"id":18667,"date":"2026-05-14T15:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmb.com\/?p=18667"},"modified":"2026-05-14T19:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:31:42","slug":"a-moment-worth-celebrating-how-our-leadership-is-evolving-to-support-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmb.com\/insights\/a-moment-worth-celebrating-how-our-leadership-is-evolving-to-support-education\/","title":{"rendered":"A Moment Worth Celebrating: How Our Leadership Is Evolving to Support Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">GMB is at an exciting moment, shaped by the people, teams, and shared commitment that continue to move our work forward. As part of this next chapter, we\u2019re highlighting a series of leadership appointments that reflect how our teams are growing and how we are continuing to build for what\u2019s next.<\/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<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"single-post-content__section \">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\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\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p style=\"padding-bottom:3rem\">As schools, colleges, and universities face increasing complexity, clarity matters more than ever. The challenges facing education are evolving quickly, and that reality calls for stronger alignment, deeper collaboration, and more connected ways of working. As our partnerships continue to grow, GMB is evolving to meet these needs by strengthening how our teams collaborate, align, creating a more connected and coordinated experience for the educators and institutions we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-bottom:3rem\">At GMB, growth isn\u2019t about adding layers or bureaucracy, it\u2019s about making it easier for teams and partners to work together effectively. As our work with K\u201312 schools, colleges, and education\u2011focused organizations continues to grow, <a>we\u2019re thoughtfully evolving how we lead to better support collaboration, coordination, and delivery.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>These leadership update reflect GMB\u2019s belief that leadership is something people practice, not a position they hold. Rather than relying on layers of hierarchy, GMB works through a teams of teams approach where leadership emerges through expertise, collaboration, and shared accountability. These changes add clarity to how leadership shows up across teams, supporting alignment and growth while staying grounded in a human centered way of working.<\/a><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built Around Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GMB brings together a wide range of expertise in planning, design, technical disciplines, and strategy to support complex educational environments. This collaborative teams of teams approach, allows specialists to work closely together while staying focused on shared goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>As this work grows in scale, clearly defined leadership roles help strengthen the connections between teams, reinforcing our teams of teams approach and supporting alignment, shared responsibility, and confident decision making. <\/a>\u00a0These updates are designed to deepen collaboration across disciplines while preserving relationships and trust at the heart of GMB\u2019s work<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strengthening Systems and Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As collaboration increases, strong systems become essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership focused on operations, technical coordination, and quality helps ensure projects remain consistent, thoughtful, and well supported as they move from vision to execution. These teams focus on refining processes, improving coordination, and reinforcing standards so creativity and innovation are supported by reliability and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ben Perdok<\/strong>, Director of Operations, helps teams navigate complexity by aligning how they work and turning everyday problem solving into practical systems that support people, projects, and long-term growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paul Hector<\/strong>, Technical Team Lead, strengthens technical strategy and cross\u2011disciplinary collaboration, helping GMB explore tools and methodologies that support innovation across the firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lisa Maycroft<\/strong>, Quality Lead, leads quality assurance and quality control efforts, mentoring teams and strengthening processes that reinforce consistency, accountability, and continual improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This balance <a>allows projects to move forward smoothly while maintaining the high standards schools and universities expect<\/a><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enhancing the Project Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Projects are where ideas take shape and relationships are built.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership across project delivery supports clear coordination, confident decision\u2011making, and a holistic view of outcomes. By aligning teams and disciplines early and often, GMB works to create a seamless experience for education partners throughout planning, design, and delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nicole Smith<\/strong>, Project Delivery Leader, guides teams with calm confidence, supporting accountability and building client trust during complex, high\u2011stakes moments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a><strong>Travis Vruggink<\/strong>, Project Lead, is expanding his existing role by joining the Client Lead team, supporting confident decision making and long-term partnerships.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jorge Benitez<\/strong>, Project Lead, is expanding his leadership role, bringing clear communication, a collaborative mindset, and a holistic approach that connects teams toward shared outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>GMB\u2019s project and client-focused teams are building momentum around new approaches to project delivery, bringing innovation, learning, and continuous improvement directly into how we serve clients.<\/a><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supporting Stronger Communication and Partnerships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How ideas are shared and how partnerships are built play a critical role in moving education projects forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership across marketing, communications, and business development helps ensure GMB listens carefully, communicates clearly, and connects its capabilities to the real needs of education leaders. This focus supports meaningful conversations, thoughtful storytelling, and long-term partnerships rooted in trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shelly VandeWege<\/strong>, <a>Director of Communications and Branding, continues leading GMB\u2019s communications and branding with a focus on clarity and purpose, translating complex work into clear, compelling stories that reflect the GMB\u2019s values and elevate what matters most.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chloe Barthlow<\/strong>, Director of Marketing, turns strategy into action through a data informed approach, connecting market insight with execution to ensure ideas reach the right audiences and deliver meaningful results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allison Lanier<\/strong>, Director of Business Development, strengthens relationships with K\u201312 and higher education partners <a>by bringing clarity and consistency to how opportunity take shape<\/a>, helping connect GMB\u2019s expertise to real client needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, this leadership team brings greater clarity and consistency to how GMB engages with partners and communities navigating complex decisions.<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This moment reflects how GMB continues to build for what\u2019s next, thoughtfully, intentionally, and together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These leadership updates mark a meaningful milestone for GMB and a chance to celebrate the people and teams who continue to shape how we work. Rather than adding hierarchy, these role evolutions reflect our belief that leadership grows through contribution, trust, and shared responsibility. They bring greater clarity to how teams connect and collaborate, while staying true to the human centered culture that has always defined GMB. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, GMB\u2019s goal remains the same: to partner with education leaders in meaningful ways that support learning environments today and into the future.<\/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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-overlay\">Related Insights<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"work-listings__section alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"work-listings__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"work-listings__container\">\n            <div class=\"swiper\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                        <div class=\"results-card\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/insights\/gmb-acquires-rockford-illinois-based-richard-l-johnson-associates-architects\/\">\n                                <div class=\"results-card-image-container work\">\n\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RLJA-Announcement_FINAL-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"results-card-image work\">\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"results-card-content-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"results-card__taxonomy-container\">\n                                        <span class=\"primary-text\">Architecture &amp; Engineering, Higher Education, K-12 Education, News<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <h3 class=\"results-card-title\">GMB Acquires Rockford, Illinois-Based Richard L. 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