Specializing in historic preservation and authentic history reproductions, Roger Pryor has over forty years of academic and practice experience in architecture. A graduate of Georgia Tech and the University of Pennsylvania, Pryor was founder of PryorMorrow and continues to practice architecture in Mississippi. An appreciation of the historic architecture of the Deep South influences Pryor’s design methodology and colors the aesthetic sensibilities of his practice.

Chris Morrow co-founded PryorMorrow in 1985 alongside Roger Pryor. After 39 years of working professionally as an architect, Morrow retired in July 2022.  During his time with PryorMorrow, he was responsible for the design of major projects with an emphasis on K-12 educational facilities, collegiate projects, and building envelope restorations. Morrow isa licensed architect in Mississippi and Alabama. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is NCARB certified.

“I would like to design a building that requires zero maintenance over its lifespan. Design, instruction, documentation, execution, and construction should all continue to improve and strive for higher quality. In the end, I hope I have motivated people to do things right the first time, whether this is a drawing line weight or a correct caulking technique.”

Morrow is a past member of the Mississippi State University School of Architecture Advisory Council and the Mississippi State Board of Architecture. A native Mississippian and a graduate of Mississippi State University, Morrow has practiced since 1983.

Michael Taylor cares deeply for the communities he serves through his work. He feels a great sense of pride being part of a team that works tirelessly to ensure that the buildings he designs promote community growth and prosperity. At PryorMorrow, Taylor’s primary focus is collegiate sports venues, technically demanding projects, forensic investigation and repair, and difficult building renovations.

“I believe in serving. Whether it is through my work or my personal life.  When you serve your clients’ needs good design will happen.  Service is a part of our company culture and is engrained in our staff.”

Originally from Bryant, Arkansas, Taylor headed a little further south and graduated from Mississippi State University. Outside of work, he is an avid outdoorsman and active in the Columbus Rotary Club and at his church, where he serves as church champion and mentor father in Fathers In The Field Ministry.

With nearly 20 years’ experience in the design of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, Corey Ravenhorst provides a wealth of knowledge to the PryorMorrow team. He serves as principal engineer and has designed systems for a variety of buildings, including hospitals, jails, schools, research labs, office buildings, and other building types. He is skilled in designing for both new buildings, additions, and renovations.

“Working under the same roof with the architects allows for closer communication between designers, which helps to eliminate issues during construction and provide the owner a building on time and within budget.”

Ravenhorst graduated from Mississippi State University and is a native Mississippian from Bay Springs. He stays active in the Starkville community as a Rotarian. He enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also stays active by hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

Arellano finds fulfillment in creating an architectural design that is functional and appealing to his current clients but also produces a sense of pride in the next generation of its inhabitants.

“We get creative and develop some great designs that not only meet our clients’ program, budget and quality standards but also their vision.”

A graduate of Mississippi State University, Arellano focuses on industrial development design projects and academic work. His portfolio includes K-12 and community college work in addition to impressive industry and community revitalization master planning. Arellano’s passion for architecture along with Mississippi’s growth and development is apparent to all who know him.

As a native of the Golden Triangle, he makes time to be involved in the community through various roles including West Point Rotary Club member and West Point Clay County Arts Council board member. Arellano also enjoys traveling to Mexico to visit his family home.

William Dexter serves as a principal architect at PryorMorrow. With over 20 years of architectural design experience, his portfolio includes an array of projects including K-12 educational facilities, master planning renovation and new construction of ecclesiastical developments. Additionally, Dexter has extensive knowledge in civic projects and local bond issue preparations.

Dexter is a 1996 graduate of Mississippi State University. He enjoys being an active member in the Tupelo community and has a passion for arts and entertainment. He serves on the LINK Centre Board of Directors and the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association’s Design Committee.

“The usability of designed structures must not be sacrificed by an overriding architectural gesture. Architecture ultimately belongs to the people that will inhabit it. Practicality tempers design.”