People

Our people are an award-winning, community-focused, multi-disciplinary team focused on creating memorable and enduring places in Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth

Maria Gomez, AIA, LEED AP, Principal and Studio Director at GFF, close-up portrait smiling in a navy blazer with soft office background.

Maria Gomez

Principal
Studio Director
Jon Rollins, Principal at GFF, close-up portrait with glasses, beard, and suit jacket, photographed in a modern office background.

Jon Rollins

Principal
Jason Cave, Associate Principal and Director of Civic Practice at GFF, close-up portrait in soft daylight wearing gray blazer.

Jason Cave

Associate Principal
Director of Civic Practice
A cropped landscape portrait of Garrett Barker, Associate and Studio Director at GFF, smiling in a softly lit office environment.

Garrett Barker

Associate
Studio Director
A cropped landscape portrait of Chris Andersen, Associate Principal and Senior Project Leader at GFF, smiling in a softly lit interior setting.

Chris Andersen

Associate Principal
Senior Project Leader
Blake Thames, Associate and Senior Design Leader at GFF, close-up portrait with neutral background and warm natural light.

Blake Thames

Associate Principal
Senior Design Leader
Mark Holsinger, Associate Principal and Senior Design Leader at GFF, close-up professional portrait with glasses and beard, photographed in a modern workplace environment.

Mark Holsinger

Associate Principal
Senior Design Leader
A cropped landscape portrait of Nardine Mansi, Associate and Senior Project Leader at GFF, smiling in a softly lit office interior.

Nardine Mansi

Associate
Senior Project Leader
Beth Schmidt, RID, Associate and Senior Design Leader at GFF, close-up portrait with soft warm lights in the background.

Beth Schmidt

Associate
Senior Design Leader
Close-up portrait of John Jacobson wearing clear glasses and a dark blazer, with a softly blurred office background.

John Jacobson

Senior Design Leader
Close-up portrait of David Colwill wearing a dark shirt and jacket, with a neutral blurred background and soft natural light.

David Colwill

Project Leader
A cropped landscape portrait of Natalie Hummell, Architectural Professional at GFF, smiling in a light-filled office interior.

Natalie Hummell

Architectural Professional
Cole Salisbury

Cole Salisbury

Architectural Intern

GFF is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in architecture, interior design, and planning. With a staff of 108 and offices spanning across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, we bring a Texas-sized commitment to design excellence. We pride ourselves on attracting the most talented and passionate designers who share our dedication to craftsmanship and professional licensure. Over four decades, we have meticulously honed our design process, encapsulated in our guiding Design Maxims. Not only are we creators, but we are stewards of the communities we touch, striving to leave them even better than we found them.

At our core, we’re a team that thrives on innovation, and we’re always on the lookout for new talent to join us in building upon our storied success. We offer an exhilarating, fast-paced work environment where design opportunities abound at every level. Our firm culture is designed to be both productive and enjoyable, where collaboration and creativity are not just encouraged but celebrated. Our three strategically located offices in vibrant areas like Uptown in Dallas, West Bend in Fort Worth, and downtown Austin offer a lifestyle beyond the office, ensuring that your career with us is complemented by the fun and excitement of these dynamic urban locales.