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Announcing Our 2024 Promotions

At GFF, we’re dedicated to promoting individuals who not only showcase talent but also embody our core values and propel our commitment to Creating Memorable Places. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the elevation of twenty outstanding individuals who exemplify these qualities and have made significant contributions to our practice.

Leading The Way….

Todd Burtis, Design Principal — With two decades of design experience, Todd has played a leading role in shaping iconic mixed-use projects like Maple Terrace, Weirs Plaza, and The Ardan, which have garnered awards for their striking design, contextual sensitivity, and developmental impact.

Jason Cave, Associate Principal — Jason has been instrumental in building our Civic Practice since joining GFF in 2022, notably securing the firm’s largest civic project to date. His dedication to his community is evident in his recent acceptance into Leadership Richardson.

These are just two examples of the many remarkable individuals we’re recognizing today. Each of them has made a unique and valuable contribution to our firm, and we’re excited to see what they achieve in the future.

Todd Burtis →

Jason Cave →

Lance Abaya →

Sandra Beer →

Jason Fedors →

Josh Hafel →

Drake Johnson →

Maxine Kraft →

Zach McLain →

Gavin Newman →

Anna Eliese Ridgley →

Janet Spees →

Tuesdie Alonso →

Nicole Capps →

Noe Flores →

Roberto Oviedo →

Becca Vahldick →

Coleman Brink →

Carson Guy →

Kelsey Kohlmeier →

“As we announce the well-deserved promotions of our dedicated team members, I am reminded of the boundless potential and exceptional talent within GFF. These promotions are not just a recognition of past achievements, but a testament to the confidence we place in our team to lead us toward a future filled with innovation, growth, and continued success. Let us celebrate these milestones as pivotal moments in our journey together, fueling our collective ambition and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all; your hard work and dedication inspire us daily.”

— Allison Hubbard, Senior Principal + Chief Operations Officer

A black and white portrait of Todd Burtis, a Design Principal with GFF, in front of a white background.

Todd Burtis

Design Principal

A black and white portrait of Jason Cave, an Associate Principal and the Director of Civic Practice with GFF in the Civic Studio, in front of a white background.

Jason Cave

Associate Principal + Director of Civic Practice

A black and white portrait of Lance Abaya, an Associate and Senior Design Leader with GFF in the Retail Studio, in front of a white background.

Lance Abaya

Associate + Senior Design Leader

A black and white portrait of Sandra Beer, a Senior Project Leader with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Sandra Beer

Senior Project Leader

A black and white portrait of Gavin Newman, a Planning Leader with GFF in the Planning Studio, in front of a white background.

Gavin Newman

Planning Leader

A black and white portrait of Jason Fedors, a Planning Leader with GFF in the Planning Studio, in front of a white background.

Jason Fedors

Planning Leader

A black and white portrait of Maxine Kraft, a Design Leader with GFF in the Fort Worth Studio, in front of a white background.

Maxine Kraft

Design Leader

A black and white portrait of Drake Johnson, a Landscape Architecture Leader with GFF in the Landscape Architecture Studio, in front of a white background.

Drake Johnson

Landscape Architecture Leader

A black and white portrait of Anna Eliese Ridgley, a Landscape Architecture Leader with GFF in the Landscape Architecture Studio, in front of a white background.

Anna Eliese Ridgley

Landscape Architecture Leader

A black and white portrait of Zach McLain, a Design Leader with GFF in the Austin Studio, in front of a white background.

Zach McLain

Design Leader

A black and white portrait of Josh Hafel, a Design Technology Leader with GFF, in front of a white background.

Josh Hafel

Design Technology Leader

A black and white portrait of Janet Spees, a Project Leader with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Janet Spees

Project Leader

A black and white portrait of Tuesdie Alonso, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Fort Worth Studio, in front of a white background.

Tuesdie Alonso

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Becca Vahldick, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio, in front of a white background.

Becca Vahldick

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Nicole Capps, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Mixed-Use & Multifamily Studio, in front of a white background.

Nicole Capps

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Roberto Oviedo, a Senior Project Coordinator with GFF in the Corporate / Office Studio, in front of a white background.

Roberto Oviedo

Senior Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Carson Guy, a Project Coordinator with GFF in the Corporate / Office Studio, in front of a white background.

Carson Guy

Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Kelsey Kohlmeier, a Project Coordinator with GFF in the Education Studio, in front of a white background.

Kelsey Kohlmeier

Project Coordinator

A black and white portrait of Coleman Brink, a Design Coordinator with GFF, in front of a white background.

Coleman Brink

Design Coordinator

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