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Peter Beck
Managing Partner
Peter Beck is the Executive Chairman of The Beck Group, a Dallas-based architecture, engineering, and construction firm.13 He joined the company in 1977 after graduating from Princeton University with a BSE in Architecture and Engineering.12 Beck later earned an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 1981.13
Career and Leadership
Beck became CEO of The Beck Group in the early 1990s and served in that role for about 20 years.24 During his tenure, he led significant changes in the company, including:
- Reorganizing the company's hierarchy2
- Integrating design and construction services3
- Expanding the firm's presence to multiple cities in the US and Mexico2
Under Beck's leadership, The Beck Group was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 best companies to work for" in 2002.24
Notable Achievements
- Nationally recognized speaker and writer on integration and technology in the building industry3
- Developed DProfiler, an innovative software tool for the AEC industry4
- Led the merger with Urban Architecture of Dallas in 1999, transforming The Beck Group into a full-service firm4
Civic Involvement
Peter Beck has been active in various civic and professional organizations, including:
- Board of Trustees of the Southwestern Medical Foundation34
- The Salvation Army's DFW Metroplex Command Advisory Board34
- Design Futures Council34
- Former chair of The Dallas Foundation and the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce34
- Former member of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission34
Beck is known for his business philosophy of delighting customers and his emphasis on listening and empathy in leadership.4
