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Celebrating 50 Years
A Well-Earned Retirement
In 2007, company founder
Lamoureux retired. In the lead up
to that decision, he and co-owner
Michael Pagano formulated a
succession plan that would enable
the firm to continue on its current
path. The structure focused on
teamwork as it had from its inception
and the two men decided to maintain
staffing levels of between 16 and
20 people. Lamoureux and Pagano
agreed that this size is ideal: large
enough to handle any project,
regardless of size or complexity, yet
small enough that a Principal could
be actively engaged in the process.
Lamoureux cultivated leadership
skills across the team, providing
support and encouragement to grow
their expertise and continually take
on new challenges.
By example, Lamoureux
demonstrated the way each project
should be approached. He involved
the whole firm during the design
phase, soliciting ideas from each
staff member. Collectively the group
would discuss the suggestions
with the client's input and in the
context of the particular site for
design inspiration. LPA|A avoided
a cookie cutter approach; rather,
the firm created unique designs that
reflected collaboration with each
client.
Regardless of the type of building
– school, cultural center, office
space, senior center, police station
or something else – those who
worked in and used those structures
enjoyed the environment. Moreover,
the trusting relationships that LPA|A
formed resulted in many repeat
contracts. n
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Dick Lamoureux | WTHS Dedication
"There is nothing ordinary about
Worcester Tech or the class of 2014.
You have set yourselves apart. This
high school has set itself apart.
I want the nation to learn from
Worcester Tech."
President Barack Obama
