Meet Our Team

Looking for a
highly specialized
team of
architects?

We’re your people.

Technical yet approachable. Smart and personable. Rigorous but flexible. And dare we say it?
Fun.

Our team possesses the deep technical expertise and educated innovation necessary to deliver appropriate design solutions for complex buildings. We like to ask the obvious questions as we roll up our sleeves and delve into the intricacies of our clients’ businesses. Doing a deep dive with you not only helps us become smarter designers, it builds camaraderie. These in-person interactions are way more fun than Zoom meetings!

Learn more about the people behind the projects.

Russell Kelly corporate
Russell Kelly
Managing Principal
Market Focus
Manufacturing, Energy
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Russell Kelly
Puzzle Solver
Leads building users through the discovery phase, identifying ways to increase throughput for process-oriented projects, with a special talent for laboratory planning.
Off Time
Rooting on the Astros, traveling, supporting my kids in their extra-curricular endeavors
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James L. Ray, AIA
Principal
Market Focus
Higher Education
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James L. Ray, AIA
Unifier
Rallies the project team in support of a specific design concept by thoughtfully identifying advantages and benefits.
Off Time
Painting, architectural photography, traveling
Jay Ernst corporate
Jay Ernst
Principal
Market Focus
Energy, Manufacturing, Special Purpose
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Jay Ernst
Deal Broker
Sniffs out opportunities for business collaboration among clients and industry partners by learning their busineses and processes and aligning the teams efforts to satify their development needs.
Off Time
Spending time with God and family, sailboat racing, bike racing
Todd Arenz corporate
Todd Arenz, AIA
Principal
Market Focus
Higher Education
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Todd Arenz, AIA
Trusted Advisor
Proactively engages with clients to solve project challenges while advocating for schedule acceleration and budget control.
Off Time
Watching Aggie football, fishing, cooking, traveling
Alan Creech Corporate
Alan Creech, AIA
Principal
Market Focus
Energy, Manufacturing
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Alan Creech, AIA
Achiever
Leads projects with tenacity and speed, presenting efficient and practical designs. His responsiveness quickly builds good rapport with project partners.
Off Time
Traveling, gaming, hiking
Michael King Corporate
Michael King, AIA
Design Director
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Michael King, AIA
Design integrator
Passionately provides practical, elegant solutions that meet program goals and enrich the lives of users, resulting in holistic people-centric designs.
Off Time
Creating art, painting, cycling, traveling
Laura LaBard corporate
Laura LaBard, IIDA
Interior Design Lead
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Laura LaBard, IIDA
Insider
Easily connects with clients and delivers interior architectural solutions that have the greatest design impact for the budget.
Off Time
Hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach, reading historical fiction
Scott Keding Corporate
Scott Keding, AIA
Senior Project Manager
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Scott Keding, AIA
Conductor
Masterfully orchestrates cross-discipline coordination efforts on large, complex projects, bringing an analytical approach to drawing production for quality assurance.
Off Time
Road tripping across Texas, sampling new restaurants, home landscaping and DIY projects
David Hopper corporate
David Hopper, AIA
Senior Project Manager
Market Focus
Manufacturing, Energy, Higher Education, Special Purpose
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David Hopper, AIA
Technician
Discerns the technical demands and code requirements of complex buildings with sophisticated technologies. Conscientious focus on exceptional project delivery resulting in positive client relationships.
Off Time
Fishing, Hunting, Wood Working
Scott Sandlin corporate
Scott Sandlin, AIA
Senior Project Manager
Market Focus
Life Sciences, Higher Education
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Scott Sandlin, AIA
Scientist
Applies the science behind peak building performance, with particular expertise in life science laboratories and building systems. Prepares accurate, detailed construction specifications for quality delivery of projects.
Off Time
Exploring Texas and beyond in search of great BBQ, fly fishing, cooking
Cynthia Brown corporate
Cynthia Brown
Director of Marketing & Business Development
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Cynthia Brown
Connector
Dilligently identifies clients' big picture goals and introduces resources who can deliver clients' visions.
Off Time
Playing golf, drinking wine, crafting
Energy Architecture

2777 Allen Parkway, Suite 460
Houston, TX 77019

(713) 487-3400