WILLIAM F. EVERETT JR., AIA
PRESIDENT


William Everett founded The Beaux-Arts Group in 1987 while he was President of Architects South, Inc., an architecture/interior design firm located in New Orleans, LA. He has served as President of The Beaux-Arts Group since its inception. In addition to administrative responsibilities, he directs the design and project management departments.

Mr. Everett has practiced architecture for over thirty-five years and has designed millions of square feet of corporate facilities. His development of an architecturally integrated design approach to furnishing solutions is unique and offers clients more intelligently designed workspace solutions.

Mr. Everett attended Tulane University where he received a Masters of Architecture degree. While attending the Tulane School of Architecture, he was awarded the Samuel Stanhope Labouisse Memorial Prize in Architecture and was chosen to participate in the much publicized Quarterfront Project which made design recommendations for the controversial area contiguous to the Vieux Carre in New Orleans. This study was funded by The National Endowment for the Arts and had a significant impact on the city’s evaluation of the proposed riverfront expressway.

Mr. Everett has taught architecture and lectured at several universities while maintaining his practice. He has received several design awards and has served on many municipal committees and boards, including being Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board, Member of the Board of Appeals, and while in New Orleans, Director on the New Orleans City Park Board. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, holds a NCARB Certificate and is licensed to practice architecture in Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, and North Carolina.

 

RONALD L. MCKAY
EXECUTIVE VP/CFO


Prior to joining The Beaux-Arts Group, Ronald was President and Owner of Lambert Electric Co. in New Orleans, LA. Lambert Electric, under his leadership, grew to one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the south, employing as many as 500 people. During this time, he served on many civic and industry boards, including, President of the National Electrical Contractors Association and V.P. of the Construction Industry Association. Ronald sold the business in 1988 and joined The Beaux-Arts Group in 1990 as Executive V.P. /CFO as a Principal. In addition to being responsible for the financial management of the company, he formed and oversees the Operations Department. This department maintains and manages its own warehouse and delivery vehicles as well as its own internal installation team of technicians. This is rather unique in the industry.

Ronald McKay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.

 

ANNE B. ADAMS
VICE PRESIDENT


Anne B. Adams joined The Beaux-Arts Group as Vice President and Principal in 1990. Ms. Adams directs the activities and management of the Marketing/Sales Department while participating in general administrative decisions.

Ms. Adams has over thirty successful years experience in marketing and sales, most of which are in the furniture industry. Having made the transition from sales for an international furniture manufacturer to distribution gives Ms. Adams unique knowledge in the operations of both business entities. She has managed small to multimillion dollar projects in both the private and public sectors. Through her direction, the Sales/Marketing Department has helped The Beaux-Arts Group be consistently recognized as one of the preeminent Knoll furniture dealers in the country.

In previous positions as a sales/management trainer and coordinator, Ms. Adams taught necessary skills through interactive computer based education and classroom lecture. She further utilized this interactive approach to develop academic and life skills training programs in non-profit community based organizations in Miami, Florida. As part of this activity, she served as a member of the Governor's Council on Children and Youth. This experience transcends to her current position through her extensive knowledge in the coordination of products and services in the public sector.

An alumnus of Leadership Tampa, Anne has been an active member of her community. Having passion for artistic excellence, she has served on the Boards of several non-profit organizations most of which are tied to education and performing arts. As founder of The Beaux-Arts Troupe, she brings musical theatre to special needs, nursing and assisted living organizations in the Bay Area.

Ms. Adams attended the International Academy of Design and Technology as well as DePauw University where her focus was on the liberal arts with primary emphasis on music.