From an early age, Rion knew he wanted to live, work, and learn within the world of architecture. Every step taken since – from his undergraduate and master’s degrees to his 15+ years of experience – was a considered, intentional move toward enhancing human experience in the built environment.

“I have always been interested in designing spaces that facilitate life, interaction, and experience,” Rion said. “Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients, contractors, and construction professionals who bring valuable perspectives to the table. The magic really happens in collaboration, when every voice is heard, and the space comes to life to serve the project’s and the people’s best interests.”

Rion says his greatest adventures thus far have been being a husband and a father. An unapologetic family man, Rion and his wife Joy enjoy spending time with their three children, Ralph, Davis, and Stella, at their home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, Ethan worked in an architectural firm for eight years before co-founding VERB. “At VERB, we’re focused on creating an environment where all vested interests have a voice in the design process.”

Ethan and his wife, Ashley, are originally from and currently live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with their children, Thea and Silas. He is currently on the path to licensure and pursuing a Master of Architecture at Southern Illinois University.

A New Orleans native, Andrea is a licensed architect based in Hattiesburg, MS, with over 8 years of experience in multifamily, hospitality, adaptive reuse, and historic renovation. She studied at LSU School of Architecture, where she developed her foundation in thoughtful design and context-driven solutions. Andrea specializes in transforming spaces into vibrant, story-driven environments that blend preservation with modern functionality.

She approaches each project with a focus on understanding, blending form, function, and storytelling to create environments that feel authentic and enduring. Her interests lie both with the big ideas and the subtle detailing that encapsulates an idea, space, or building. Andrea works iteratively and collaboratively; always balancing that big-picture vision with the realities of owner goals and budgets.

Outside of work, you’ll find Andrea enjoying live music, spending time with family, or baking something from scratch.