Moseley Architects announced the appointment of new leadership for firm-wide operations and for its K-12 sector. Over the course of their longstanding careers with the firm, both Jason Forsyth and Stephen Halsey have emerged as advocates for design excellence and as champions for the company’s core values.
Jason Forsyth, PE Becomes Chief Operations Officer
Jason Forsyth, PE, has been elevated to become the firm’s chief operations officer, in addition to his existing role as director of engineering.
“Jason has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to lead one of our firm’s largest groups, our engineers, and foster highly positive results. He has an innate understanding of our culture and vision and moves into this critical role at a time where our team and clients will benefit from his motivation and responsibility.”
Stewart Roberson
President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jason graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 1999. He joined Moseley Architects in 2002, since then rising from mechanical engineer to MEP operations manager to director of engineering.
Jason is a licensed engineer in 19 states. He is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). He has contributed to the success of over 100 projects in his nearly two decades with the firm.
His leadership in engineering became exceptionally pivotal to the firm during the COVID-19 crisis. Coordinating a team of over 50 engineers and designers, he has been at the forefront of the firm’s response to clients across all sectors who require assessments of their building systems to create healthier indoor environments.
Stephen Halsey Becomes K-12 Sector Leader
Stephen Halsey, AIA, now spearheads the firm’s K-12 education sector as it continues to broaden its reach to serve clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
“Stephen Halsey possesses a valuable blend of skills which, through his leadership, will elevate our firm’s responsiveness even further. His client-centric focus and his keen eye for quality design, combined with his ability to effectively facilitate the success of those he leads, will position the firm ever more strongly within the communities we serve.”
Stewart Roberson
President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Stephen is a graduate of North Carolina State University’s School of Architecture where he earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture in 1990 and a Bachelor of Architecture in 1991. He is a licensed architect in Virginia and a Recognized Educational Facility Planner (REFP). Stephen is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) where he served as president of the Virginia Chapter from 2018 to 2019. He also serves on the board for the Henrico Education Foundation.
Since joining Moseley Architects in 2007, Stephen has amassed a portfolio of projects acclaimed by teachers, administrators, students and industry peers. He served as managing principal on Powhatan Middle School, which received awards from Virginia Association for Learning Environments for “Best Design”; American School & University for “Outstanding Design”; Learning by Design for “Outstanding Project” and the Virginia School Boards Association for “Platinum Design.”
As managing principal of J.R. Tucker High School and Highland Springs High School, Stephen recently oversaw the simultaneous design and construction of two of Henrico County Public Schools’ largest building initiatives to date, collectively totaling nearly $200 million. Despite the many challenges presented by the pandemic, both high schools were completed in time to welcome students returning to in-person classes at the start of the fall semester in 2021.
He will lead the firm’s team of K-12 principals, including Michael Blake in Maryland; Bill Brown, Jim Henderson and Billy Riggs in Virginia; Ashley Dennis, Bill Laughlin and Jimmy Wilhide in North Carolina; and Corey McCalla in South Carolina.