William Snyder, FAIA

Principal Emeritus

William Snyder is an award-winning architect, and Principal of Tate Snyder Kimsey. His professional portfolio, amassed over a 37-year career, incorporates a wide variety of project types including judicial, educational, aviation, research, transportation, military, religious, and office facilities. Recognized for his commitment to both the profession and to the community, Bill was elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows in 2002. He is one of only four architects in the state of Nevada to receive this distinction.

Bill has dedicated his professional career to advancing the quality of all levels of educational systems. His volunteer efforts have significantly touched the quality of life and the built environment for the community’s students and individuals. His fund-raising, and pro bono design efforts, on behalf of the Clark County School District has led to the development of three elementary school destination classroom projects that are educationally unique and inspiring. In recognition of Bill’s contributions to enhanced education, a new elementary school was named in his honor. William E. Snyder Elementary School opened in August, 2001.

The diversity of Bill’s professional experience has helped to shape one of the leading design firms in the Southwest. Under his direction and leadership, Tate Snyder Kimsey has been honored with more than 40 design awards and numerous international publications. Most recently the firm was recognized as the 18th best architectural firm in the United States for 2009 by “Architect” magazine.