About Verb

THE VERB PHILOSOPHY

Architecture is alive. It shapes our thoughts & actions. It interacts with us as we interact with it. It raises the question: Where do we end and where does the world begin? In the way that the brain and the body cannot be separated, the environment and the body cannot be separated. We’re asking not what a building is in an object sense, but what it does in the sense of an ongoing dynamic process.

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WHAT VERB DOES

VERB, a full-service architecture firm, offers a dynamic, collaborative suite of services designed to create spaces where the human experience can come to life.

Master Planning

VERB crafts the comprehensive plan for your entire project. We take the entire building, its surroundings, and local ordinances into account as we create the foundation on which your project can stand strong at every stage.

Consulting

VERB’s expertise in design, infrastructure, zoning, codes, and ordinances make us the ideal partner for your architectural, design, and commercial goals.

3D Renderings

VERB puts your ideas and designs into action by creating three-dimensional, lifelike displays of how your space will look and how people will interact with it. We specialize in both still and animated renderings for a variety of commercial projects.

SEE OUR SERVICES IN ACTION

OUR PEOPLE

rion@verbarchitecture.com

Rion Snowden

Principal

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 two sons, Ralph and Davis, at their home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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.

Ethan Hartfield

Director

Ethan Hartfield finds joy in the work and wonder of architecture. “I believe communication is the key to good design,” he said. “You really have to listen and try to understand people in order to design spaces that can impact their lives for the better.”

After receiving his undergraduate degree in architecture 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 daughter, Thea. He is currently on the path to licensure and pursuing a Master of Architecture at Southern Illinois University.

Ethan Hartfield finds joy in the work and wonder of architecture. “I believe communication is the key to good design,” he said. “You really have to listen and try to understand people in order to design spaces that can impact their lives for the better.”

Mitch Hembree

Project Coordinator

A designer with a passion for creating, Mitch Hembree offers the VERB team experience in every facet of the design-build process. “I want to help create things that challenge what is traditional and pursue new ideas, processes, and concepts. That’s what’s so valuable about working with VERB.”

After receiving his undergraduate degree, Mitch developed a diverse skill set in a variety of fields including engineering, project management, and construction. His experience in the design-build world makes him an invaluable asset not only to VERB, but to the clients as well. “I understand what it takes to carry a project from initial concept to occupancy.”

Mitch, a Gulf Coast native, moved to Hattiesburg in 2006 where he met wife Diana. Mitch looks forward to having a hobby when his two boys, Jack and Hudson, are a little older.

A designer with a passion for creating, Mitch Hembree offers the VERB team experience in every facet of the design-build process. “I want to help create things that challenge what is traditional and pursue new ideas, processes, and concepts. That’s what’s so valuable about working with VERB.”