Omni Associates Architects Joins National Architecture and Engineering Platform Through Strategic Partnership with Signal Hill Equity Partners
For Immediate Release | June 18,2026
Fairmont, WV – Signal Hill Equity Partners (“Signal Hill”), a middle-market private equity firm that invests in architecture, engineering, and consulting (“AEC”) and essential service businesses, is partnering with Omni Associates Architects (“Omni”) to expand a national architecture, engineering, and design platform previously established by investments in four architecture and engineering firms located in the Northeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Since 1980, Omni Associates Architects has built a strong reputation as an award-winning architectural firm serving clients across the education, healthcare, commercial, and government sectors. Omni is led by Richard Forren, President, Adam Rohaly, Vice President, David Stephenson, Treasurer, Jay Rogers, Secretary, and David Snider, Principal. The leadership team at Omni Associates will continue to guide the organization and looks forward to harnessing the expanded services and capabilities that this partnership offers to better serve clients and employees.
“We immediately recognized this relationship as a natural fit for our team,” said Richard Forren, President of Omni Associates Architects. “It allows us to maintain the small-firm culture and personal relationships we have built with our clients over the past 45 years. At the same time, this larger platform provides additional capabilities and access to new technologies that will expand our ability to deliver innovative designs on a larger scale and to a broader client base.”
“Omni has always been on the leading edge of technology. We were among the first firms in the state to fully embrace Building Information Modeling (BIM). This investment provides additional resources to help us stay ahead of emerging technologies, including AI, while continuing to invest in our people through new opportunities for growth, advancement, and professional development.
“We are excited to become part of Signal Hill’s talented team of professionals and leverage its extensive resources, further strengthening the platform as we move forward with continued growth and success.”
Brian Kim, Principal with Signal Hill, noted, “We are proud to welcome the Omni Associates team to the platform. Omni has built an impressive legacy serving municipalities, educational institutions, and community clients across the state and surrounding region for decades. Their deep local relationships, technical expertise, and commitment to quality design make them an exceptional addition to our platform. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and working alongside their talented team as we build a nationally recognized firm that delivers lasting impact in every community we serve.”
Signal Hill Equity received legal support from Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Omni Associates Architects was advised by Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC.
About Omni Associates Architects
Founded in 1980, Omni Associates Architects is a diverse, collaborative, and award-winning architectural firm located in Fairmont, West Virginia. Their excellent reputation and superior work product are a direct result of mutual respect and effective communication with their clients and consultants. Since their inception, Omni has earned recognition in the programming, planning, and design of a variety of building types that serve their communities
Omni has a successful history of designing intimately with each client to create collaborative solutions that produce distinctive designs that meet the goals of each project. They are a proven team that listens, provides professionalism, and pays attention to the details. These qualities draw clients back to their services, resulting in lasting relationships. For more information, visit www.omni.design.
About Signal Hill Equity Partners
Signal Hill is a middle-market private equity firm that focuses on investing in regulated and essential service businesses and has raised over $500 million of long-term capital. Signal Hill is led by a team of professionals who have completed over 250 transactions, building and growing private companies into exceptional businesses. For more information, visit www.signalhillequity.com.