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Category: Leadership
Culture, Leadership, News

VLK’s Chief Information Officer Awarded AIA Fort Worth Honor Award

VLK is proud to share that Chief Information Officer Justin Hiles received the 2025 James R. Wooten Service Award at the annual Honor Awards hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Fort Worth Chapter. AIA Honor Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the profession and community. The James R. Wooten […]
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VLK Promotes Alex Nelson to Senior Associate

VLK is pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Nelson to the role of Senior Associate. The promotion recognizes leadership, professional expertise, and continued contributions to the firm beyond his assigned role responsibilities. Senior Associates help lead the firm forward through mentoring, strengthening client relationships, and supporting business development efforts. Alex Nelson, AIA, NCARB In […]
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VLK Names Three New Associates

VLK is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen Olson, Chris Ortiz, and Amanda Reyes to the role of Associate. The Associate title recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate capability and initiative to take on greater responsibility and leadership within the firm. They are committed to professional development and stay actively engaged in professional organizations that […]
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VLK Welcomes Dr. Robby McGowen to its Educational Planning Team, VLK | EDGE®

VLK proudly announces the addition of Dr. Robby McGowen as an Educational Planner to VLK | EDGE®, the firm’s educational planning team. Dr. McGowen brings over three decades of leadership experience in Texas public education and education planning, reinforcing VLK’s commitment to helping public school districts translate their educational goals into well-planned, high-performing learning environments […]
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Jennifer Workman Promoted to Principal at VLK

VLK proudly announces the promotion of Jennifer Workman, AIA, to the position of Principal. In this leadership role, Jennifer will bring her proven design leadership, customer-service mindset, and dedication to innovation to further strengthen VLK’s mission of client-focused service. Joining VLK in 2020, Workman served as Senior Associate and Architecture Director of the firm’s Dallas […]
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VLK Promotes Five to Managing Principal

VLK is proud to announce the growth and evolution of its leadership with the promotions of Ross Rivers, Trey Laird, Tom Oehler, Tim Kunz, and Derk Jeffrey to the role of Managing Principal. Managing Principals work closely with the firm’s executive leadership team and are responsible for driving performance across the enterprise, aligning long-term strategy […]
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VLK Promotes New Associates

(Fort Worth, TX) – VLK proudly announces Nasario Arreguin, Valeriya Carlson, Bill Hallgren, Faith Ann Hardcastle, Sydney McMaken, Liz Spiewak, and Madison Wilson are promoted to Associate. Associates are self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the initiative, capability, talent, and commitment of assuming additional responsibilities and of additional leadership roles. These leaders also pursue professional development […]
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VLK Names Hiles CIO and Aldis COO

VLK Architects proudly announces the expansion of its executive leadership group to support firm growth and maintain exceptional client service. Justin S. Hiles, AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP BD+C has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Jonathan Aldis, AIA, has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO). The addition of a Chief Information Officer is a […]
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VLK Architects Adds Longtime Educators to the VLK | EDGE® Team

VLK Architects proudly announces the addition of two highly respected educators to its Educational Planning team, known as VLK | EDGE®. Kevin Worthy and Dr. Rick Westfall join VLK as Educational Planners and Senior Associates after careers in public education, bringing to the firm substantial experience as long-time leaders in Texas public school districts. Both […]