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DLR Group Opens Second Office in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
October 20, 2025DLR 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
Senior Engineering Leader
Principal
Ben Szela
PE, LC
Principal
Senior Engineering Leader
As a senior engineering leader, Ben leads a multi-disciplinary team across Texas, while formulating precise solutions across workplace, k-12 education, and cultural+performing arts sectors. He also leads our Fort Worth office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Brooks Powell
Business Development Leader
Senior Associate
Brooks Powell
Assoc. AIA
Senior Associate
Business Development Leader
Brooks is a business development leader, supporting the growth of our firm’s K-12 Education and Mixed-Use Sectors. He works with core project partners to bring a client’s vision to reality. Passionate about community service, he holds various leadership roles in the AIA Dallas Chapter among other organizations.
Tom Walsh
Justice+Civic Business Development Leader
Senior Associate
Tom Walsh
Senior Associate
Justice+Civic Business Development Leader
Tom leads the business development efforts for our firm’s Justice+Civic Sector. He builds partnerships with county, state, and municipal clients across the country, connecting public agencies with design teams to deliver projects grounded in community-centered design.
Donna Coussons
Higher Education Business Development Leader
Principal
Donna Coussons
M. Ed.
Principal
Higher Education Business Development Leader
Donna leads business development for the firm's Higher Education Sector across Texas. With a rich background in the AEC industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role, fostering partnerships that align with firm's commitment to creating innovative and sustainable environments for learning.
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