WILLIAM F. EVERETT JR., AIA
PRINCIPAL


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 Principal since its inception. In addition to administrative responsibilities, he directs the Design and Project Management Departments.

Mr. Everett has practiced architecture for over forty 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. 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 and holds a NCARB Certificate.

 

ANNE B. ADAMS
PRINCIPAL


Ms. Adams directs the activities and management of the Marketing/Sales Department while participating in general administrative decisions.

Ms. Adams has over thirty-five successful years experience in marketing and sales as a Regional Sales Representative with Knoll. 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 B-AG Contract 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.

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.