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
Ricardo Montoya, Principal at GFF, close-up portrait with warm studio lighting and gray background.

Ricardo Montoya

Principal
Alix Rios, Associate Principal and Studio Director at GFF, close-up headshot with straight blonde hair and a black blazer, photographed in a modern office environment.

Alix Rios

Associate Principal
Studio Director
Close-up portrait of Todd Toupal smiling warmly in front of a textured gray background.

Todd Toupal

Associate
Technical Director
David Boone, Associate Principal and Senior Interior Design Leader at GFF, close-up professional portrait with glasses and soft natural lighting.

David Boone

Associate Principal
Senior Interior Design Leader
Close-up portrait of Russell Hagg wearing glasses and a navy jacket, smiling in front of a softly blurred office background with plants.

Russell Hagg

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

Blake Thames

Associate
Senior Design 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 David Rosenbloom wearing a blue blazer and white shirt, in front of a bright office window background.

David Rosenbloom

Senior Design Leader
Amanda Kalescky, architect and design professional at GFF in Dallas, close-up portrait in a modern workplace interior.

Amanda Kalescky

Project Leader
A cropped landscape portrait of Rocky Owens, Project Leader at GFF, smiling in front of a softly blurred interior background.

Rocky Owens

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

Roberto Oviedo

Senior Project Coordinator
Carson Guy, Project Coordinator at GFF, close-up professional portrait with bright window light and soft background focus.

Carson Guy

Project Coordinator

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.