DALLAS, TX – Mayse & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ronald K. Smith, AIA, PE, NCARB and Nana Gaines will succeed Mike Mayse, AIA, LEED, NCARB as the firm’s new owners. Mike is set to retire after 40 years of building and establishing Mayse & Associates, Inc.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Mike over the last 21 years,” stated Ronald Smith.

“I am excited to take the reins and continue to build on the strong foundation that he has established. Mike will always be a part of our team, and we look forward to working with him as an advisor in the future.”

According to Nana, “Mike has been a great role model of integrity and leadership. He provided wisdom and guidance that we will miss and will continue to exemplify in his absence.”

The leadership team will operate under President Ronald Smith and Treasurer Nana Gaines, both appointed as Managing Partners in January 2023. They will be joined by two tenured leaders with a combined 50 years of architectural experience.

Gregory L. Daspit, RA, Vice President of Restaurant and Retail, will continue to serve on the leadership team.

Bryce Nichols, RA, NCARB, will also continue to serve on the leadership team as a Vice President.

About Mayse & Associates

Mayse & Associates, Inc. (Mayse) is an award-winning Dallas-based architecture and planning firm with almost 40 years of experience. Since its establishment in 1983, the mission has been to build relationships that solve unique challenges for our clients, colleagues, and community. Mayse provides exceptional design and service for clients across the United States. The Mayse team has decades of experience working with all building types helping our clients create beautiful spaces from hotels, restaurants, and retail stores to corporate offices and healthcare facilities.

Mike Mayse leaves the company with this, “40 years of continuous operations is a significant milestone for any business, and I feel honored and humbled to have a part of that. It is with a heavy heart that I take my leave, however, I am confident that the exceptional management team and staff will continue the traditions of Excellent Product and Excellent Service that has been the reputation and guiding principles at Mayse & Associates.”