During the induction ceremony, Cryer was cited as an “influential executive leader with a focus on specializations, recruitment, and acquisitions whose expertise led to the creation of an interdisciplinary professional practice degree in academia.”
Wayne Crew, General Secretary of the Academy said, “The 2020 class undoubtedly strengthens the Academy membership. Their career achievements, collectively, broaden NAC’s wealth of experience. We’re honored that the entire class of 2020 is now part of our NAC membership.”
Other new members for 2020 include: Chinemelu Anumba, Michael Bellaman, Tom Boldt, Richard Cellon, Andrew Ciancia, Luther Cochrane, Ray Daddazio, Bob Dawson, Eric Dean, Stuart Eckblad, Frank Falciani, Aminah Fayek, Dan Frangopol, James Garrett, Michael Goddu, Paul Goodrum, David Goodyear, and Doug Gransberg.
Also elected to the academy were: Ronnie Hakim, Mark Handley, Manish Kothari, John Lawson II, Hai Lew, Scott Lynn, Eric Macfarlane, Craig Martin, Ron May, Deryl McKissack, Scott McNary, Bill O’Brien, David O’Connor, Tom Sawyer, Joe Schroedel, Joe Sellers, Jr., and JT Taylor.
Election criteria for NAC include leadership, exceptional service, a continued commitment to making a contribution, past recognition by peers for innovation, and being recognized as “best of the best.”
Cryer has over four decades of experience developing and managing large architectural teams that specialize in complex and unique building types. He joined Caudill Rowlett Scott (CRS) of Houston shortly after graduating from LSU. While at CRS, he managed complex projects such as the Chrysler Technology Center, the 3M Electronics Group, and the Superconducting Super Collider.
In 1993, he joined the board of Page Southerland Page, now Page, as an Owner and Senior Principal. He transformed the Houston operation into a major architecture and engineering practice. Under his leadership and in collaboration with the City of Houston, he transformed the downtown area. He was instrumental in the repair and recovery of the Baylor and M.D. Anderson medical facilities after historic flooding. He applied the knowledge gained there to help the University of Texas Medical Center, Galveston, after Hurricane Ike. He also led the firm in extensive work in Ghana.
Cryer has also worked with the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston. He created a new interdisciplinary and interactive course there.
The mission of the National Academy Of Construction is to recognize and honor individuals for their distinguished contributions to the industry and to share expertise as a service to the nation. The academy establishes a body of acknowledged construction industry leaders and provides them recognition through election to the National Academy of Construction. The academy shows recognition to achievement with appropriate awards programs. An important purpose of the Academy is to provide a network system of linkage between past and present participants in the construction industry.
