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

Close-up portrait of Evan Beattie smiling warmly in a professional office environment, wearing a navy suit and tie.

Evan Beattie

Principal
Chairman / Chief Executive Officer
Jim West, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, Principal and Managing Director of GFF Austin, close-up headshot in a dark sweater with blurred office background.

Jim West

Principal
Managing Director — Austin
Brian Moore, Principal and Director of Planning at GFF, close-up portrait with glasses and soft background light in the office.

Brian Moore

Principal
Director of Planning
Todd Burtis

Todd Burtis

Design Principal
Andrew Adkison, Senior Design Leader and architect at GFF in Dallas, smiling in a modern workplace interior.

Andrew Adkison

Associate Principal
Director of AI
Close-up portrait of Kent Pontious in a softly lit office setting, wearing a light blue collared shirt and smiling slightly toward the camera.

Kent Pontious

Associate Principal
Studio Director
Lonnie Burns, AIA, Associate Principal and Studio Director at GFF, close-up portrait with soft indoor lighting.

Lonnie Burns

Associate Principal
Studio Director
Aaron Hunt, AIA, Managing Director of GFF Fort Worth and Denver, close-up professional portrait with a wood-paneled office wall backdrop.

Aaron Hunt

Associate Principal
Managing Director — Fort Worth
Sara Good, Associate and Studio Director at GFF, close-up portrait with window blinds and plant in background, wearing gold jewelry and black blouse.

Sara Good

Associate
Studio Director
A cropped landscape portrait of Sam Stribling, Associate and Studio Director at GFF, smiling in a light-filled office interior.

Sam Stribling

Associate
Studio Director
Close-up portrait of Jason Hoyt wearing a white shirt and smiling, with a softly blurred office background.

Jason Hoyt

Associate
Studio Director
A cropped landscape portrait of Lance Braht, Associate Principal and Senior Design Leader at GFF, smiling in front of a softly lit modern office background.

Lance Braht

Associate Principal
Senior Design Leader
Christopher Day, Associate and Senior Design Leader at GFF, close-up portrait with soft daylight and architectural background.

Christopher Day

Associate
Senior Design Leader
A cropped landscape portrait of Josh Frederick, Associate and Project Leader at GFF, smiling in front of a softly lit office background.

Josh Frederick

Associate
Project Leader
Close-up portrait of Jamie Wallace wearing a maroon blouse, smiling with curly hair in a softly lit interior.

Jamie Wallace

Associate
Design Leader
Close-up portrait of Mariah Trevizo wearing a white shirt, smiling in a softly lit interior with a blurred background.

Mariah Trevizo

Associate
Project Leader
Close-up portrait of Gavin Newman wearing glasses and a navy blazer, smiling in front of a bright background.

Gavin Newman

Associate
Planning 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
A cropped landscape portrait of David Anderson, Senior Project Leader at GFF, smiling in a bright neutral-toned setting.

David Anderson

Senior Project Leader
Close-up portrait of Harrison Connor in a dark blazer and light shirt, with a softly blurred interior background.

Harrison Connor

Senior Project Leader
Close-up portrait of Jason Fedors, wearing glasses and a plaid shirt with a vest, smiling slightly in a softly lit office interior.

Jason Fedors

Planning Leader
Zach McLain, AIA, Design Leader at GFF, close-up portrait in blue blazer with blurred architectural background.

Zach McLain

Design Leader
A cropped landscape portrait of Matt Frame, Project Leader at GFF, smiling in front of a softly lit office background.

Matt Frame

Project Leader
A cropped landscape portrait of Thomas Castro, Project Leader at GFF, smiling in front of a softly lit modern office background.

Thomas Castro

Project Leader
A cropped landscape portrait of Joshua Brown, Senior Project Coordinator at GFF, smiling in front of a softly lit modern office background.

Joshua Brown

Senior Project Coordinator
A cropped landscape portrait of Jacob Thibodeaux, Senior Project Coordinator at GFF, smiling in front of a softly blurred office background.

Jacob Thibodeaux

Senior Project Coordinator
Close-up portrait of Alexis Kaleri wearing glasses and a navy top, smiling softly with a blurred background of red leaves.

Alexis Kaleri

Senior Project Coordinator
A cropped landscape portrait of Jonathan Moebius, Design Professional at GFF, smiling in front of a softly lit modern office background.

Jonathan Moebius

Design Professional
Marc Loya-Reyes, Architectural Professional at GFF Dallas, close-up professional portrait in a modern design firm workplace.

Marc Loya-Reyes

Architectural Professional
A cropped landscape portrait of Leah Coley, Architectural Professional at GFF, smiling in a softly lit interior setting.

Leah Coley

Architectural Professional
Allison Brooks, Architectural Intern in GFF’s Mixed-Use and Multifamily studio, close-up portrait in soft daylight.

Allison Brooks

Architectural Intern

GFF is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in architecture, interior design, and planning. With a staff of 112 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.