Portland-based architecture, interior design and planning firm Ankrom Moisan Architects has announced Murray Jenkins as its next president, effective July 1. He will lead the firm from its Portland office.

Ankrom Moisan’s current president, Dave Heater, will transition into a new business development role. He will be based in the San Francisco office. Jenkins will carry forward the legacy established by Heater, according to an Ankrom Moisan press release, by maintaining the team structures, operational continuity, and collaborative culture that have shaped the firm’s identity.

“As president, my goal is to create an environment where our staff feel inspired and empowered, so they can, in turn, inspire our clients through exceptional design and service,” Jenkins stated in the press release.

Over nearly 25 years with Ankrom Moisan, Jenkins has grown through every level of the firm, from architectural intern to vice president of architecture and secretary of the board. His leadership is distinguished by deep institutional knowledge, a steady hand during transitions, and an unwavering commitment to the firm’s values, according to the press release. One of those values is ensuring every employee has a meaningful stake in the firm’s success via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

As president, Jenkins will lead the firm in deepening its expertise across its core strengths in housing, urban living, office, retail, community, health care, higher education, hospitality and senior communities. The firm will continue to expand its leadership in sustainability and mass timber, while exploring strategic opportunities in emerging markets.

Jenkins also plans to champion innovation across the firm, including the integration of artificial intelligence and other technologies to enhance creativity, efficiency, and impact.

“We see AI as one of the most transformative changes facing the architecture and design industry, and we are approaching it with both curiosity and care,” Jenkins stated in an email. “We’re actively exploring how AI can support our work — both through language and visual models, in-app tools, and emerging platforms.”

The firm’s goal is not only speed but also improving how it designs, documents and makes decisions, Jenkins stated. The firm sees AI as a tool and is actively running pilots and encouraging teams to experiment, while being thoughtful about quality and long-term impact.

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