This year marks Kirksey's 54th anniversary, which we celebrated with our traditional toast to a year of noteworthy events, accomplishments, and promotions.

The spirit of the firm that John Kirksey founded over five decades ago continues to thrive as we've grown to over 220 amazing team members in three offices, working on projects around the globe. Since opening our doors in 1971, Kirksey's employees have consistently driven our firm's contributions to the industry and the built environment, creating an enduring legacy and a reputation for excellence.

During the toast, several employees across all three Kirksey offices in Houston, Austin, and Dallas were elevated to new roles and positions within the firm. The firm also recognized this year's employee awards, which acknowledge excellence in client service, community and industry impact, project management, and design innovation. Kirksey's newly promoted individuals exemplify the firm's spirit through their dedication to the growth and prosperity of their fellow employees and the firm.

Role Promotions

Studio Director
Verr Soltes

Market Director
Skye Smith
Jason St. Julian

Executive Project Manager
Rashmi Murthy

Executive Architect
Alan Kitchings

Executive Project Coordinator
Steve Nguyen

Senior Architect
Jon Neal
Amanda Mendler
Lindsay Burrer

Acounting Manager
Maria Ruiz

Senior Project Manager
Linda Camacho

Senior Project Designer
Holly Gavenonis

Senior Project Coordinator
Dillard Delafosse
Danny Carrington

Interior Designer
Rachel Gafrick

Project Coordinator
Michael Lindemann
Briannah Wheeler
Hannah Montalvo
Conner McDermott
Renee Hand
Angelica Monroy
Rohini Nair

Designer
Marco Peirce
Aldryn John Matias
Kalie Currin
Ariana Flick

Firm Promotions

Partner
Jody Sergi
Michael La Nasa

Associate Partner
Robert Kohutek
John Wilkinson

Senior Associate
Aqueel Suleimanji
Jack Thomas
Jamie Hanes
Liliana Garcia
Maria Ruiz
Mitzi Jimenez-Draper
Rick De La Cruz, Jr.

Associate
Briannah Wheeler
Colton McKinney
Jonathan Torres
Lauren Stokes
Mary Garcia Aguilera
Michael Lindemann
Patricia Rocha
Rachel Gafrick
Renee Hand
Rohini Nair
Ryan Knight
Sam Nguy
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