Celebrating the Rise of 25 Talented Achievers
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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!
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Alix Rios
Associate Principal
![GFF Danielle LoPresti Digital Paint Portrait Digital Portrait — A digital art portrait of Danielle LoPresti in a colorful, expressionist style](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Danielle-LoPresti-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Danielle LoPresti
Associate
Director of Accounting
![GFF Sara Good Digital Paint Portrait Digital Portrait — A digital art portrait of Sara Good in a colorful, expressionist style](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Sara-Good-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Sara Good
Studio Director
![GFF Josh Frederick Digital Paint Portrait Digital Portrait — A digital art portrait of Josh Frederick in a colorful, expressionist style](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Josh-Frederick-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Josh Frederick
Associate
![GFF Sam Stribling Digital Paint Portrait Digital Portrait — A digital art portrait of Sam Stribling in a colorful, expressionist style](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Sam-Stribling-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Sam Stribling
Associate
![GFF Chris Andersen Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Chris-Andersen-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Chris Andersen
Senior Project Leader
![GFF Idaliza Camacho Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Idaliza-Camacho-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Idaliza Camacho
Senior Project Leader
![GFF Mia Ovcina Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Mia-Ovcina-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Mia Ovcina
Senior Project Leader
![GFF Matt Frame Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Matt-Frame-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Matt Frame
Project Leader
![GFF Farris Groth Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Farris-Groth-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Farris Groth
Marketing Leader
![GFF Zach Sprinkle-Lewis Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Zach-Sprinkle-Lewis-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Zach Sprinkle-Lewis
Project Leader
![GFF Becky Baker Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Becky-Baker-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Becky Baker
Senior Interior Design Coordinator
![GFF Jake Chavez Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Jake-Chavez-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Jake Chavez
Senior Project Coordinator
![GFF Josh Hafel Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Josh-Hafel-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Josh Hafel
Senior BIM Coordinator
![GFF Drake Johnson Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Drake-Johnson-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Drake Johnson
Senior Landscape Architecture Coordinator
![GFF Alexis Kaleri Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Alexis-Kaleri-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Alexis Kaleri
Senior Project Coordinator
![GFF Thomas Castro Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Thomas-Castro-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Thomas Castro
Senior Project Coordinator
![GFF Anna Eliese Ridgley Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Anna-Eliese-Ridgley-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Anna Eliese Ridgley
Senior Landscape Architecture Coordinator
![GFF Taylor Wade Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Taylor-Wade-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Taylor Wade
Senior Project Coordinator
![GFF Addison Buntin Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Addison-Buntin-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Addison Buntin
Interior Design Coordinator
![GFF Gabrielle Duran Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Gabrielle-Duran-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Gabrielle Duran
Project Coordinator
![GFF Cecilia Garcia Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Cecilia-Garcia-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Cecilia Garcia
Project Coordinator
![GFF Deniz Soydan Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Deniz-Soydan-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Deniz Soydan
Project Coordinator
![GFF Ben Wade Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Ben-Wade-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Ben Wade
Landscape Architecture Coordinator
![GFF Brandon Walls Digital Paint Portrait](https://gff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GFF-Brandon-Walls-Digital-Paint-Portrait.jpg)
Brandon Walls
Project Coordinator
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