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

Erica Loynd

Northwest Region Leader Principal

Erica Loynd

FAIA, WELL AP
Principal Northwest Region Leader
Erica leads our Seattle, Portland, and Honolulu offices, with oversight of firm operations, client services, and staff development. With over two decades of experience at DLR Group, she has collaborated with hundreds of clients, impacting outcomes for healing, transformation, and equity within the justice systems.
Ryan White

Ryan White

Justice+Civic Leader Principal
Ryan White

Ryan White

NCARB
Principal Justice+Civic Leader
Ryan is an architectural designer with experience in public safety and large-scale military and first responder facilities. He leads our Northwest U.S. Justice+Civic studio.
Michael Vander Ploeg

Michael Vander Ploeg

Workplace Design Leader Principal
Michael Vander Ploeg

Michael Vander Ploeg

Principal Workplace Design Leader
As an architect and researcher, Michael is interested in finding better solutions to make our built environment productive and fun. He leads workplace design in the Northwest U.S., leading teams who partner with major tech and creative clients on new ways to work that are more sustainable, enjoyable, and healthy.
DLR Group Principal and Higher Education Leader Jackie Eckhardt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Jackie Eckhardt

Higher Education Leader Principal
DLR Group Principal and Higher Education Leader Jackie Eckhardt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Jackie Eckhardt

AIA, Assoc. DBIA
Principal Higher Education Leader
Jackie drives strategic growth and integrated solutions at the intersection of higher education and healthcare. She leads high-performing teams, advances conversations on education, equity, and sustainability, and builds partnerships across academic and medical institutions to deliver impactful solutions for the Pacific Northwest.
Located on the Elliott Bay waterfront, our Seattle office overlooks the Alaskan Way, Great Wheel, and maritime activity in and out of the city.
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