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Harrison French  AIA, NCARB

CEO & Firm Founder

Harrison French established the firm in 1990 and provides the overall leadership and vision.

Registered Architect in 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Professional Organizations:

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
The Urban Land Institute (ULI)
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)
Chairman of the Board for Main Street Bentonville
Board Member for the Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation
Board member of Legacy Village Retirement Community

Bachelor of Architecture in 1986, University of Arkansas

Larry Lott  AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

President & COO

Larry leads the daily company operations and staff management.

His leadership and managerial proficiency emphasizes the team concept utilizing communication technologies. He has over 20 years of experience in architectural design and technical expertise of material applications and building systems for a variety of building types.

Registered Architect in 44 states and the District of Columbia.

Professional Organizations:

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Bachelor of Architecture in 1985, University of Arkansas

Chris Horton  P.E.

VP of Engineering & CFO

Chris leads the overall engineering practices and company finances.

He has over 14 years of electrical engineering experience ranging from commercial office buildings, national retail projects, from retail fueling stations to industrial facilities.

Registered Engineer in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

Professional Organizations:

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1995, University of Tulsa

Ryan Ray  P.E.

Associate

Ryan manages the daily engineering practices and clients.

He has over 12 years of mechanical engineering experience in the design of HVAC and plumbing systems for both new buildings and remodels of existing structures. He also has experience with the design of LEED certified mechanical systems.

Registered Engineer in 38 states and the District of Columbia.

Professional Organization:

The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in1997, University of Arkansas

Dave Wilgus  AIA

Associate

Dave has over 15 years of experience in managing and designing numerous types of projects involving national retail and restaurant clients.

He provides oversight on a remodeling program for one of the largest national retailers.

Registered Architect in 20 States.

Professional Organizations:

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Bachelor of Architecture in 1995, University of Arkansas

Keith Coats

Associate

Keith has over 20 years of experience in managing and designing numerous types of projects involving national retail, commercial and restaurant clients.

He provides oversight on a remodeling program for one of the largest national wholesale clubs.

Professional Organizations:

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Joe Schork  AIA

Associate

Joe has 19 years of experience in designing and managing numerous types of projects involving local commercial, educational, industrial clients and national retail, commercial and financial clients.

He brings a broad knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems coordination to a project having been a Senior Project Manager responsible for hundreds of projects nationwide while employed at a MEP consultant engineering firm.

Registered Architect in 9 states.

Professional Organizations:

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)

Bachelor of Architecture in 1990, University of Arkansas.

DeLynn Hughes

Associate & Controller

DeLynn has over 20 years experience in accounting, auditing and taxation.

DeLynn leads all accounting functions and oversees all administrative functions. She is responsible for all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, billing and tax planning as well as maintaining all company financial information and reporting.

Certified Public Accountant for over 20 years.

Professional Organizations:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Northwest Arkansas Chapter of Certified Public Accountants

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting, University of Arkansas