McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is excited to announce the acquisition of Jumper Carter Sease (JCS), an accomplished architecture firm with a rich history of quality projects dating back to 1929.
“We’ve admired the talented JCS team’s thoughtful design process and exceptional client service for many years, and we are honored to welcome them into the MPS firm family,” said McMillan Pazdan Smith’s CEO Chad Cousins. “Our shared vision and culture are very well aligned. Together, we are focused on expanding the impact of purposeful architecture and advisory leadership for clients, communities, and campuses in the South Carolina Midlands and across the growing Southeast region.”
JCS’s portfolio includes significant projects across the state with many repeat clients, especially in the education, healthcare, civic and cultural sectors. JCS recently completed Catawba Ridge HS, Fort Mill School District (A4LE design award winner) and is currently designing the Education Center at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
Todd Sease and Joel Carter, founders of the firm, will continue to serve in leadership positions with MPS. “We are excited to be joining the collaborative culture of MPS, which aligns with our ongoing mission and commitment to design excellence and client-centered service and relationships,” said JCS Principal Todd Sease. Principal Joel Carter said, “This partnership expands our legacy of lasting and meaningful architecture, provides further resources and deep market expertise to serve clients, and grows and supports professional opportunities for our team.”
