PRESS RELEASE
The leadership of Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture/engineering/interior design firm, announced that Chief Operations Officer and Principal Ron Fisher, AIA, LEED AP, received the Edward D. Pierre Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Indiana chapter.
The Edward D. Pierre Award is named for Edward D. Pierre of Indianapolis, who was a crusader for the welfare of children, decent housing for all and progressive urban planning.
“Ron’s commitment and dedication to servant leadership spans decades,” said CEO and Principal Sarah Hempstead. “Modeling this ethos both within the firm and central Indiana community, Ron knows the importance architects and designers can play in setting an effective foundation.”
Fisher is a member of the Ball State University Fellows Society, he serves on multiple task forces and planning committees for the Ball State College of Architecture and Planning (CAP), has established a Schmidt Associates scholarship for CAP students, and was a founding member of the CAP Alumni Society.
He also has contributed to AIA Indianapolis and the national organization as both a committee and board member.