“Her experience guiding complex pursuits and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams makes her an excellent addition to our business development leadership team,” Stelling continued.

Prior to joining DLR Group, Jacques held business development and marketing leadership roles with nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and construction firms. Working alongside executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams, she strengthened client engagement, elevated brand presence, secured transformative projects, and contributed to sustained success across civic, environmental, infrastructure, and public markets.

An active member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services for two decades, Jacques is dedicated to advancing the profession and developing the next generation of business development and marketing leaders. Her contributions to the industry have earned recognition, including a designation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s Top 40 Executives Under 40.

“DLR Group’s integrated approach, collaborative culture, and commitment to elevating the human experience through design strongly align with my own values and professional experience,” Jacques said. “I’m excited to join such a talented team and help create opportunities that strengthen client partnerships, support strategic growth, and deliver meaningful outcomes for communities.”

At DLR Group, Jacques will help position DLR Group to deliver Justice+Civic environments that promote safety, healing, equity, and transformation while supporting the firm’s long-term success.