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GFF is a distinguished award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm based in Dallas with a record of success that began with our founding in 1982. Today our staff of 123 offers architecture, interior design, planning and landscape architecture throughout the US. In recent years we have received national rankings that include: ARCHITECT 50 (#1 US firm for business), Engineering News-Record magazine’s Top 500 Design Firms, Top 100 Green Design Firms and Top Texas Design Firms, Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal and GIANTS 300 Top Architectural Firms by Building Design and Construction magazine. Over the years, we have had successful engagements spanning a broad range of building types and diverse experience with corporate, real estate, and institutional clients.

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Evan Beattie

Principal + Chief Executive Officer / Chairman

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Allison Hubbard

Principal + Chief Operating Officer

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Maria Gomez

Principal + Studio Director

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Ricardo Montoya

Principal + Director of Technical Resources

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Jim West

Principal + Managing Director – Austin

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Brian Kuper

Design Principal

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Jon Rollins

Principal

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Brian Moore

Principal + Director of Planning

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Todd Burtis

Design Principal

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Jacquelyn Block

Principal + Director of Faith & Community Practice

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Stephen Pickard

Principal Emeritus

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Scott Kanaga

Associate Principal + Studio Director

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David Swaim

Associate Principal + Director of Construction Administration

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Phil DeLaughter

Associate Principal + Director of IT and IT Services

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Andrew Adkison

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

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Jeremy Roehr

Associate Principal + Studio Director

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Kent Pontious

Associate Principal + Studio Director

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Lonnie Burns

Associate Principal + Studio Director

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Alix Rios

Associate Principal + Studio Director

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Jason Cave

Associate Principal + Director of Civic Practice

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John Shiver

Associate Principal + Director of Education Practice

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Laura Cornell

Associate Principal + Director of Landscape Architecture

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Aaron Hunt

Associate Principal + Managing Director – Fort Worth

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Sara Good

Associate + Studio Director / Project Leader

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Jason Hoyt

Associate + Studio Director

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Emily Mendez

Associate + Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader

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Danielle LoPresti

Associate + Director of Accounting

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Michael R. Lehr

Associate + Studio Director

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Sam Stribling

Associate + Studio Director

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Donald R. Kubala

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

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Chris Andersen

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

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Grant Wickard

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

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Mike Reyes

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

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Lance Braht

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

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David Boone

Associate Principal + Senior Project Leader

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Russell Hagg

Associate Principal + Senior Interior Design Leader

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Mark Holsinger

Associate Principal + Senior Design Leader

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Todd Toupal

Associate + Senior Project Leader

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Lance Abaya

Associate + Senior Design Leader

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Nardine Mansi

Associate + Senior Project Leader

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Kipp Schecht

Associate + Senior Project Leader

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Jeff Swanson

Associate + Senior Project Leader

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Garrett Barker

Associate + Senior Project Leader

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Taylor Catalano

Associate + HR Leader

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Blake Thames

Associate + Design Leader

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Levi Hooten

Associate + Creative Leader

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Josh Frederick

Associate + Project Leader

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Jamie Wallace

Associate + Design Leader

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Mariah Trevizo

Associate + Senior Project Coordinator

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Loren Boynton

Senior Design Leader

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Sandra Beer

Senior Project Leader

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Eric Marquez de la Plata

Senior Project Leader

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Brad Smith

Senior Landscape Architecture Leader

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John Jacobson

Senior Design Leader

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Michael Gin

Senior Project Leader

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Keven Randolph

Senior HR Leader

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Beth Schmidt

Senior Design Leader

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Harrison Connor

Senior Project Leader

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Adam Fenner

Project Leader

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Gavin Newman

Planning Leader

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Reagan Compton

Interior Design Leader

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Farris McNabb

Marketing Leader

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Jason Fedors

Planning Leader

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Maxine Kraft

Design Leader

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Drake Johnson

Landscape Architecture Leader

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Anna Eliese Ridgley

Landscape Architecture Leader

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Zach McLain

Design Leader

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Josh Hafel

Design Technology Leader

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Matt Frame

Project Leader

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David Rosenbloom

Design Leader

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David Anderson

Project Leader

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Janet Spees

Project Leader

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Sarah Hamzeh

Project Leader

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Rocky Owens

Project Leader

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Jenna Ross

Interior Design Leader

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Amanda Kalescky

Senior Project Coordinator

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Lena Starostine

Senior Project Coordinator

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Ross Charba

Senior Project Coordinator

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Chad Kyzar

Senior Project Coordinator

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Joshua Brown

Senior Project Coordinator

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Taylor Wade

Senior Project Coordinator

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Heather Abaya

Senior Project Coordinator

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Scott Williams

Senior Project Coordinator

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Tuesdie Alonso

Senior Project Coordinator

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Becca Vahldick

Senior Project Coordinator

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Jake Chavez

Senior Project Coordinator

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John Laurence

Senior Project Coordinator

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Nicole Capps

Senior Project Coordinator

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Thomas Castro

Senior Project Coordinator

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Jacob Thibodeaux

Senior Project Coordinator

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Shannon Fahey

Senior Office Manager / Accounting Coordinator

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Alexis Kaleri

Senior Project Coordinator

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Tyler Porter

Senior Project Coordinator

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Matthew Long

Senior Project Coordinator

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Roberto Oviedo

Senior Project Coordinator

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Bernabe Longoria

Senior Project Coordinator

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Santasha Hart

Senior Project Coordinator

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Bryana Cozart

Interior Design Coordinator

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Sydney Galloso

Project Coordinator

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Marissa Clinesmith

Project Coordinator

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Ben Wade

Landscape Architecture Coordinator

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Talon McCart

Project Coordinator

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Sarah Wheeler

Project Coordinator

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Cecilia Garcia

Project Coordinator

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Carson Guy

Project Coordinator

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Deniz Soydan

Project Coordinator

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Diana Cruz

Executive Assistant

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Addison Buntin

Interior Design Coordinator

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Gabrielle Duran

Project Coordinator

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Camille Vigil

Project Coordinator

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Kelsey Kohlmeier

Project Coordinator

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Evan Chavez

Operations Coordinator / Office Manager

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Coleman Brink

Design Coordinator

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Maureen Hellerstedt

Marketing Professional

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Emily Carvell

Operations Professional

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Marisa Dominguez

Architectural Professional

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Alejandra Rodriguez

Architectural Professional

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Hollyann Friloux

Interior Design Professional

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Jonathan Moebius

Architectural Professional

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Maya Pavon

Architectural Professional

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Yesenia Brena

Architectural Professional

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Jacqueline Sullivan

Interior Design Professional

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Leah Coley

Architectural Professional

Our Work

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News

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Turning On A New Light

We are excited to start 2024 with a new logo, inspired by our new headquarters in the heart of the vibrant Victory Park neighborhood of Dallas. This transition is more than just a change of logo and address; it is an improved reflection of who we are and where we want to go as an industry-leading, design-focused firm.

Designing Spaces that Reflect Our Clients’ Mission

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.

Life Fellowship Church Unveils Newly Transformed Campus

GFF developed a new comprehensive campus master plan for Life Fellowship Church (LFC) located in McKinney, Texas, which includes renovation and expansion of their current campus to include a 1,200-seat future worship center, a weekday preschool, additional adult classrooms, and an administrative suite on a very compact site.

Protecting Our Feathered Friends

As cities grow and buildings become taller, the need to protect the earth's bird population is becoming more urgent. Thankfully, there are solutions to mitigate the problem, including guidelines for bird friendly glazing selections and building design features.

About

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New Project Opportunities

Please contact us if you are a prospective client with a new project opportunity that you would like to discuss with out experts.

We Are Hiring!

We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, competitive salary/benefits and advancement potential at all levels for Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners and our Operations Team.

People

Our staff of 140 offers architecture, interior design, planning and landscape architecture throughout the US

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Sustainability

GFF carefully considers the resources of our clients and our planet to create healthier, higher performing environments.