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DLR Group Opens Second Office in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

October 20, 2025

DLR Group has opened a new office in Fort Worth to deepen support for clients across K-12, Justice+Civic, and Higher Education.

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Our design leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities.

Ben Szela

Ben Szela

Senior Engineering Leader Principal
Ben Szela

Ben Szela

PE, LC
Senior Engineering Leader Principal
​​​As a Senior Engineering Leader, Ben leads a multi-disciplinary engineering team across Texas, while formulating precise engineering solutions across Workplace, K-12 Education, and Cultural+Performing Arts projects. He also leads our Fort Worth office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Brooks Powell

Brooks Powell

Business Development Leader Senior Associate
Brooks Powell

Brooks Powell

Assoc. AIA
Business Development Leader Senior Associate
In his more than 10 years in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, Brooks Powell has earned the trust and respect of clients, colleagues, and industry leaders alike through consistently exceptional service and performance, resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes for all involved in the real estate development process. He applies his creativity and passion as a relationship builder and strategist in his role as a Senior Associate and Business Development Leader for Workplace Design at DLR Group.
Tom Walsh

Tom Walsh

​​​Justice+Civic Business Development Leader​​ ​​Associate​
Tom Walsh

Tom Walsh

​​​Justice+Civic Business Development Leader​​ ​​Associate​
​​​As a business development leader, Tom builds partnerships with public clients, leading to projects that center on equitable and community-oriented design solutions.
Donna Coussons

Donna Coussons

Higher Education Business Development Leader Principal
Donna Coussons

Donna Coussons

Higher Education Business Development Leader Principal
Donna leads business development within the Texas region’s higher education sector. With a rich background in the AEC industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role, fostering partnerships that align with DLR Group's commitment to creating innovative and sustainable environments for learning.
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