Evan Beattie

Evan Beattie is the CEO/Chairman of GFF, bringing over 18 years of experience in architecture and planning to his role.

Having started as an architect in 2005, Evan's impressive journey led to his current leadership position in 2020.

Evan has received prestigious recognitions such as being listed among the Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2013 and the "Top 20 Under 40 in Architecture, Engineering and Construction" by ENR Texas & Louisiana in 2011.

His expertise spans managing intricate residential, retail, and mixed-use projects from design to construction, along with overseeing large-scale placemaking projects encompassing retail, restaurants, offices, and institutions.

Advocating collaborative design, Evan emphasizes meeting project goals and surpassing client expectations.

His passion for sustainable design, smart growth, and New Urbanist principles is evident through his speaking engagements at prominent industry events like ULI, AIA, TREC, where he shares insights on these topics.

With a profound commitment to community engagement, Evan actively supports zoning change initiatives in Dallas to align land use regulations with walkable urban design and high-quality placemaking standards.

Evan Beattie's specialties include architecture, planning, urban design, sustainability, commercial real estate, business development, and recruiting.