Progressive AE Adds Healthcare Practice Leader

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Lon L. Morrisson, RA, has joined Progressive AE as the firm’s healthcare practice leader.

Morrisson brings to his position more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Prior to joining Progressive AE, he was the director of facility planning, design and construction for Spectrum Health. As a practicing medical planner, he will provide client leadership and guidance to the healthcare team through master planning, design and related medical expertise necessary for the delivery of high-quality healthcare facilities. His specialties include ambulatory care, long-term care, senior environments, business occupancies and a focus on acute care.

“We are so pleased to have Lon join the Progressive AE team,” said Bradley H. Thomas, P.E., Progressive AE’s president and CEO. “Lon’s experience and background offer us a great deal of insight and a unique perspective into our client’s needs. His many years of contribution to the healthcare industry will provide our team and our clients with valuable leadership and expertise.”

Morrisson graduated with academic honors from Ball State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture Degree, as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree. Lon is also a registered architect in the State of Michigan.

“My experience operating as a client of the firm has given me the chance to have personally witnessed the work that the people at Progressive AE pride themselves on, so it is exciting to have the opportunity to be on the other side of table as a part of their team,” said Morrisson.