MONTGOMERY ROTH ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN JOINS SHIVE-HATTERY Ensuring Continuity of Leadership and Staff & Expanding Client Offerings

Houston, Texas (September 30, 2025) – Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design, a 14-person firm in Houston, Texas has joined Shive-Hattery. It will operate as Montgomery Roth, a Division of Shive-Hattery, with John Montgomery and Lisa Roth continuing as Principals of the Houston office.

Harrah's Columbus Racing & Casino located in Columbus, NE Photo Credit: Courtesy of Caesars Entertainment

Shive-Hattery, founded in 1895, is a 650-person architecture and engineering firm with 17 design offices in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

“Shive-Hattery and Montgomery Roth share a strong cultural alignment, with both placing the highest priority on investing in our people,” said Shive-Hattery President and CEO Jennifer Bennett. “As a learning organization, we know that these investments yield lasting returns that are seen in the influence we have, the innovations we create, and the culture we build together.”

Jennifer Bennett, SE, PE, President and CEO of Shive-Hattery

W. Peter Maruska, Shive-Hattery Gaming & Hospitality Market Leader, noted, “This acquisition will allow us to continue to shape the future and evolve the gaming and hospitality market. Our enhanced capabilities will help us deliver a level of service that not only meets, but exceeds our clients’ expectations.”

W. Peter Maruska, AIA, Gaming and Hospitality Market Leader of Shive-Hattery

To ensure continuity in service, clients will continue to work with the same leadership and team members who know their needs best with the benefit of added resources the partnership provides.

Le Pavillon Hotel located in New Orleans, LA Photo Credit: Stephen Young – Pro Photographer + Filmmaker

“For nearly 28 years, we have designed fresh, sophisticated and exciting solutions for our clients,” said John Montgomery, Principal of Montgomery Roth. “Joining Shive-Hattery allows us to honor that legacy while creating new opportunities for our clients and employees.”

John Montgomery, RA, RID, Principal of Montgomery Roth, a Division of Shive-Hattery

Caesars hired Montgomery Roth to provided full architectural design services for Harrah’s Columbus, a new racing and gaming destination in Photo Credit: Courtesy of Caesars Entertainment

Echoing Montgomery’s remarks, Lisa Roth, Principal of Montgomery Roth, added, “I couldn’t be more proud of this next chapter. We look forward to blending our teams. As part of a larger company, we’ll have the strength and scale to accomplish even more.”

Lisa Roth, AIA, RID, RA, ASID, Principal of Montgomery Roth, a Division of Shive-Hattery

Hotel owner, Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc., and Premier, collaborated with Montgomery Roth to complete the conversion and historic conservation of Le Pavillon New Orleans, to a Tribute Portfolio Boutique Hotel. Photo Credit: Stephen Young – Pro Photographer + Filmmaker

Shive-Hattery is a 650-person architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Iowa with 17 design offices in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.shive-hattery.com.