WASHINGTON, DC – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Leslie (Les) Shepherd, FAIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as vice president and market sector leader for federal civilian programs within the firm’s national buildings group. In this role, Shepherd will oversee federal civilian clients, encompassing non-military federal government agencies and departments, and be responsible for driving business development, community relations, staff engagement, project delivery and financial performance.
“From new construction to historic renovations and modernizations, Les brings incredible leadership experience in guiding diverse federal architecture projects across the country,” said Kim Vierheilig, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, president of the national buildings group at STV. “His commitment to design excellence as well as integrated and sustainable outcomes will strengthen our ability to deliver top-notch infrastructure solutions for our clients. Plus, his expertise in federal courthouses will be a great boost to our industry-leading justice design practice.”
Shepherd is a seasoned architect and project manager with more than 35 years of experience providing national leadership for federal architectural and engineering design projects. Before joining STV, he spearheaded all federal civilian projects for a leading U.S. architecture firm. Prior to that, he served the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for 28 years, including a 12-year tenure as chief architect, during which he oversaw the design of approximately 160 projects totaling $16 billion in value. As deputy chief architect at GSA, he was instrumental in updating the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P100) in 1999, mandating all major GSA design and construction projects to adopt Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, significantly advancing the sustainability of federal buildings.
Shepherd holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Texas Tech University. He is a longstanding member and fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
STV has been a trusted partner of both military and civilian federal clients for more than seven decades. It has delivered innovative solutions for government facilities that provide services such as affordable housing, national and municipal security as well as scientific research, while also fostering cultural awareness and facilitating governance at various levels. Notable projects include the Davis Barracks at the United States Military Academy, the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) Building 307 Modernization and the Delaware Army National Guard (DEARNG) Vehicle Maintenance Facility. STV remains committed to meeting the evolving needs of federal agencies, supporting infrastructure that serves and protects our communities and national interests.
