ROCKFORD, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / GMB, a professional services firm focused on the education market, is thrilled to unveil the acquisition of Richard L. Johnson Associates. This acquisition represents an exciting new chapter for Richard L. Johnson Associates and GMB as we combine our experience, knowledge, and passion for providing the very best in educational architectural and engineering services.

By combining GMB's strong foundation in education design services with Richard L. Johnson Associates' deep understanding of the local market, we are building a team that is both nationally connected and locally grounded. This partnership allows us to bring the depth and breadth of national education best practices while remaining closely attuned to the unique needs of individual districts and communities.

"We are excited to welcome Richard L. Johnson Associates' team and clients to GMB," said David Bolt, President and CEO of GMB. "This acquisition brings together the strengths of both organizations, enhancing our collective capabilities and allowing us to create an even greater positive impact. By working as one team, we'll be able to deliver more innovative solutions, support districts in reaching their goals, and ultimately improve the educational experience for students across the Midwest."

Richard L. Johnson Associates, based in Rockford, Illinois, will continue serving more than 30 school districts in Northwest Illinois.

Scott Johnson, one of Richard L. Johnson Associates' firm principals, has expressed excitement that clients will benefit from GMB's additional in-house capabilities and educational design knowledge.

"I am very proud to be a part of this strategic acquisition," said Johnson. "By combining our expertise in K-12 education, higher education, and broad experience in educational design, we're building a full-service team that can collaborate across geographies and provide long-term value for our clients."

The Richard L. Johnson Associates team will become part of GMB's Team of Teams structure, which encourages autonomy and responsibility over the traditional hierarchical business model. GMB is also a 100% employee-owned company.

"As we grow and expand our educational ecosystem, we are inspired by the transformative work happening in classrooms across the country. We look forward to learning from these new partners and supporting how their clients are addressing today's educational challenges," added Bolt.

Contact Information

Hannah Pier-Herendeen
Marketing
hannahp@gmb.com
616-796-0200

SOURCE: GMB