Bronze Membership

Ben Thompson
Principal/K-12 Practice Leader

Professional sustaining member since 2026

McMillan Pazdan Smith is an architecture, advisory services, comprehensive planning, and interior design firm. With a legacy of principals practicing since 1929, the firm currently has 11 studios throughout the Southeast. As a community-based practice, MPS is driven by a collaborative culture, creative client solutions, and design excellence. The firm’s purpose is to reimagine what's possible and create a meaningful and lasting impact for the good of all. We partner with K-12 leaders from school districts to create safe, inclusive environments that support student success. Our team of architects, planners, and data analysts works collaboratively to assess facilities, plan for enrollment shifts, and design flexible spaces that adapt to evolving teaching methods. Whether solving for aging infrastructure or planning new facilities to accommodate growth, our work enhances learning today and into the future.