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Contact: Carolyn Gonzales 277-5920
cgonzal@unm.edu

Sept. 27, 2007

Schoeman to Receive Distinguished Alumni Award at UNM

Thomas J. Schoeman, AIA, has been chosen to receive the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning. A 1973 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Schoeman is president and CEO of JMA, the 45 th largest architectural firm in the United States.

Schoeman will be honored at the school’s honor convocation on Friday, Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the UNM Student Union Ballroom.

Roger Schluntz, dean, UNM School of Architecture and Planning, said, “Tom’s immensely successful career is matched by his outstanding community service. He is an exemplar to our students of the significant leadership role that architects may have in their communities.”

Schoeman’s firm, JMA, has office locations in Southern Nevada and California and each office employs the highest degree of architectural talents for the benefit of the firm’s clients. The firm has developed individualized areas of interest in healthcare, hospitality, commercial and public education. Each studio brings together the best possible team of knowledge, talent and resources for project design. JMA provides professional services in architecture planning, interior design and environmental graphics.

JMA has planned and designed more than 60 million square feet in the last 10 years and currently has more than 150 employees. JMA’s longevity and success is evidence of the firm’s ability to meet client needs and to attract and maintain quality members of the firm.

JMA’s list of pro bono designs for community projects is extensive, but, as Schoeman said, “It is very satisfying to see a project grow into a reality that will help improve the area in which we live. Giving back to the community is vital to its positive growth.”

Schoeman’s recognitions include the Nevada Silver Medal from the American Institute of Architect’s, an AIA Western Mountain Region Merit Firm of the Year Award, 14 AIA Nevada Awards, four Gold Nugget Awards, two Architectural Firm of the Year Awards from NAIOP, UNLV Fine Arts Sidney Award, The Desert Research Institute President’s Award and more than 45 industry awards.

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