ARLINGTON, VA — Alyson Steele, FAIA, LEED AP, has been elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Quinn Evans. Steele has been with the firm since 1997 and previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Design Officer. She succeeds Larry Barr, FAIA, who will continue to serve on the board of directors.

Steele is known for her work in museum design and the revitalization of cultural institutions and landmarks across the nation. Under her leadership, Quinn Evans has pioneered inclusive design concepts that promote accessibility and engagement for diverse audiences. Her work has also emphasized the long-term stewardship of cultural resources by leveraging data management technologies and implementing advanced sustainable solutions.

As President and CEO of Quinn Evans, Steele will oversee more than 200 professionals in six offices. During her tenure as Executive Vice President, the firm experienced rapid growth, tripling in size over the past five years. The firm has also increased its minority representation from 6.5 percent in 2014 to nearly 25 percent today. Company ownership by women has significantly increased to nearly 50 percent.

“I look forward to creating a more distributed leadership structure at Quinn Evans along with a culture that engages our staff members directly to recognize diverse insights and points of view," Steele said. "We will continue to innovate, adapt, and push our profession forward."

Steele holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts in urban studies from Stanford University. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a member of the Association for Preservation Technology.