Celebrating the Rise of 25 Talented Achievers

Jillian Kohl is an Associate and the Director of Marketing with GFF, Inc
As 2023 gets underway, we at GFF are filled with excitement and gratitude as we celebrate the promotion of 25 talented employees.
We are grateful for the hard work and dedication that each and every one of our employees brings to the table every day. Our firm’s success is a direct result of the effort and talent of our team, and we are proud to see so many of our colleagues recognized for their contributions.
The 25 individuals being promoted have truly earned this recognition. They have consistently demonstrated their readiness to take on new challenges and responsibilities, and they have proven themselves to be valuable assets to the team. Their talent and dedication have not gone unnoticed by our clients, who have consistently praised the quality of their work.
Beyond their professional achievements, these individuals have also played a vital role in shaping the culture of our firm. They have contributed to a positive and collaborative work environment, and they have pushed us to be more innovative in the way we approach projects.
As we look towards the future, we are confident that these individuals will continue to thrive and make a positive impact on our firm. We are excited to see what the next steps in their careers will bring, and we are proud to call them valued members of the GFF family.
So, let’s raise a glass and celebrate the rise of these talented achievers. Here’s to a bright and successful future for all of us at GFF!

Alix Rios
Associate Principal

Danielle LoPresti
Associate
Director of Accounting

Sara Good
Studio Director

Josh Frederick
Associate

Sam Stribling
Associate

Chris Andersen
Senior Project Leader

Idaliza Camacho
Senior Project Leader

Mia Ovcina
Senior Project Leader

Matt Frame
Project Leader

Farris Groth
Marketing Leader

Zach Sprinkle-Lewis
Project Leader

Becky Baker
Senior Interior Design Coordinator

Jake Chavez
Senior Project Coordinator

Josh Hafel
Senior BIM Coordinator

Drake Johnson
Senior Landscape Architecture Coordinator

Alexis Kaleri
Senior Project Coordinator

Thomas Castro
Senior Project Coordinator

Anna Eliese Ridgley
Senior Landscape Architecture Coordinator

Taylor Wade
Senior Project Coordinator

Addison Buntin
Interior Design Coordinator

Gabrielle Duran
Project Coordinator

Cecilia Garcia
Project Coordinator

Deniz Soydan
Project Coordinator

Ben Wade
Landscape Architecture Coordinator

Brandon Walls
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