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
Jacquelyn Block, AIA, LEED AP, Principal and Director of Faith & Community Practice at GFF, close-up portrait with glasses in soft-focus office background.

Jacquelyn Block

Principal
Director of Faith & Community Practice
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
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 Chris Andersen, Associate Principal and Senior Project Leader at GFF, smiling in a softly lit interior setting.

Chris Andersen

Associate Principal
Senior Project 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
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
Close-up portrait of Jake Chavez wearing a plaid shirt, smiling in front of a softly blurred architectural background.

Jake Chavez

Senior Project Coordinator
Camille Vigil, NCARB RA, Project Coordinator at GFF in the Faith & Community studio, professional portrait with long brown hair and green dress.

Camille Vigil

Project Coordinator
Coleman Brink, Design Coordinator at GFF, close-up professional portrait with soft window light and blurred office interior.

Coleman Brink

Design Coordinator
Vince Hernandez, Architectural Professional at GFF Austin, close-up professional portrait in a contemporary design firm setting.

Vince Hernandez

Architectural Professional
Close-up portrait of Robin Hatherill wearing a dark shirt, smiling in front of a softly lit background with window light.

Robin Hatherill

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.