Mason Mattos Joins RS&H as Vice President and Leader of Florida Healthcare Market

[Jacksonville, FLA] National employee-owned architecture, engineering and consulting firm RS&H is proud to announce the appointment of Mason Mattos, AIA, NCARB, EDAC, as Vice President and leader of the firm’s Florida region healthcare market. With over 23 years of architectural experience, including 18 years dedicated to healthcare design, Mattos brings a wealth of knowledge, strategic vision, and leadership to this vital position. 

A distinguished healthcare architect, Mattos has built a career centered on delivering exceptional environments that prioritize patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and adaptability to meet future needs. His impressive portfolio includes complex healthcare projects spanning micro-hospitals, advanced surgical centers, and expansive hospital renovations. Mattos is recognized for his expertise in evidence-based design. This methodology integrates clinical research and data to enhance patient and staff well-being by developing optimized architectural solutions. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Mason Mattos to RS&H,” said R. Scott Craward, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Vice President of Health and Science. “Mason’s dedication to creating meaningful, healing spaces, coupled with his proven track record of delivering impactful projects, aligns perfectly with our mission to push the boundaries of healthcare innovation. His leadership will help expand our presence and strengthen our commitment to the Florida healthcare market.” 

Mattos’s career is defined by a collaborative approach, leading multidisciplinary teams to engineer sustainable and highly functional healthcare environments. His work has earned recognition for successfully navigating regulatory requirements and seamlessly integrating technology, thereby fostering both flexibility and efficiency within healthcare systems. Passionate about cultivating relationships, Mattos has driven client partnerships that support long-term success and community health. 

“Joining RS&H represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a firm known for its commitment to forward-thinking, human-centered design,” said Mattos. “Florida’s healthcare needs are evolving rapidly, and I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to deliver innovative and resilient facilities that meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.” 

Mattos’s appointment is a key element of RS&H’s strategy to enhance its leadership within healthcare infrastructure development. The firm is committed to advancing patient outcomes through design excellence, pioneering innovation, and a steadfast focus on building healthier communities. By leveraging Mattos’s extensive experience and visionary leadership, RS&H is well-positioned to set a new benchmark in healthcare facility design throughout Florida. 

About RS&H

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future for clients in the aerospace, aviation, corporate, federal, healthcare and science, and transportation markets. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities and build relationships as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together.