IOWA
Des Moines
Connect with Leadership
Our design leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities.
Eric Beron
Architect
Principal
Eric Beron
AIA, LEED AP
Architect
Principal
Eric works with school districts across Iowa and the larger Midwest to design schools that empower teachers and set students on a path to success. With over 20 years of experience at DLR Group, he has delivered over 200 K-12 education projects and has developed a reputation for quality and care. This is evidenced in the many long-term client relationships he has forged.
Andrew Van Leeuwen
Senior Design Leader
Principal
Andrew Van Leeuwen
AIA, ALEP
Senior Design Leader
Principal
Andrew is an award-winning designer who specializes in K-12 education projects. He has a passion for creativity and solutions that positively impact learning environments today and for the future. He is driven to design innovative structures that promote community and collaboration. Andrew has worked with students, staff, and communities across the country to create inspiring designs that promote student achievement.
David Reid
Workplace Leader
Principal
David Reid
Assoc. AIA, LEED AP
Workplace Leader
Principal
David is a highly skilled designer. He blends technical proficiency with a deep passion for crafting spaces that inspire and elevate the human experience of all users. His commitment to design excellence and seamless execution ensures that every project aligns with the client’s vision, delivering thoughtful, integrated solutions.
Austin Herndon
Project Manager
Principal
Austin Herndon
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Project Manager
Principal
Austin designs with a user-first approach, blending art and math – the balance that sparked his passion for architecture. His interdisciplinary education informs his work with workplace and retail clients. His designs embody empathy, practicality, and strategic investment.
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