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

Todd Burtis

Todd Burtis

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

Jason Hoyt

Associate
Studio Director
Emily Mendez, GFF Associate and Director of Sustainability, professional headshot with blurred office background.

Emily Mendez

Associate
Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader
Amanda Kalescky, architect and design professional at GFF in Dallas, close-up portrait in a modern workplace interior.

Amanda Kalescky

Project Leader
Close-up portrait of Josh Hafel smiling and wearing glasses and a dark blazer in a bright office setting.

Josh Hafel

Design Technology 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
Close-up portrait of Taylor Wade standing beside a wood panel, wearing a black dress and gold necklaces, with a softly blurred interior background.

Taylor Wade

Senior Design Technology Coordinator
John Laurence, Senior Project Coordinator at GFF Dallas, close-up professional portrait in a modern design firm workplace.

John Laurence

Senior Project Coordinator
Close-up portrait of Cecilia Garcia wearing a green blouse, smiling in a light-filled contemporary office setting.

Cecilia Garcia

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

Marc Loya-Reyes

Architectural Professional

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.