New leadership is on the designing board for R.E. Chisholm Architects. The Miami-based firm announced today its appointment of Matthew Polak, AIA, LEED AP to CEO and president; while current firm CEO and president Robert E. Chisholm, FAIA, will become chairman of the board.

Most recently, Polak served as the firm’s senior vice president of architecture and has been on staff at the firm since 1989. He holds a degree from the University of Miami School of Architecture and is a registered architect in the State of Florida. Polak also sits on the board of directors for non-profit organizations Rural Neighborhoods and Everglades Housing Group.

The change in leadership aligns with plans for growth at R.E. Chisholm. The firm is goaled to diversify its portfolio of commissioned projects that reinforce the firm’s mission and increases the talents of its staff members. Polak has taken a lead in this area. "His promotion is the logical next step for our firm to continue to solidly grow,” notes Chisholm.