Our people are our power.

A passionate, purpose-driven team of designers, strategists, engineers, and storytellers who bring their whole selves to work—and to your project. Their lives, experiences, and curiosities fuel the solutions we co-create. When you work with Grace, you’re a collaborator who listens, cares, and delivers.

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in shaping environments that challenge conventions, spark connection, and deliver measurable results. We think across disciplines and industries, applying insights, in sometimes unexpected ways, to create design solutions that are both strategic and surprising.

Our work is grounded in human experience, with each project reflecting a deep understanding of emotional, social, and cultural impact. We stretch every investment through creative, future-ready strategies, maximizing long-term value while addressing evolving needs. Identity matters—so we craft environments that reflect purpose and pride, enhancing community ties and individual experience.

We lead with agility and insight, guiding a collaborative process where vision and real-time design development come together to deliver spaces that are flexible, forward-thinking, and built to endure. In simplicity, we’re designing what’s next.

Partner, CEO

Gerald D. "Jerry" Hebert

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Partner, CPO

Vispi Karanjia

AIA, NOMA

Partner, CAO

Adam L. Fishbein

AIA, NCARB

Partner, COO

Erik Clinite

LEED AP

Partner, CFO

Walter Powell

Partner, CSO

Phil Keil

MBA

Partner, Civic Practice Leader

Alex Deshotels

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Civic Practice Leader

Andrea Bowman

AIA, NCARB, CCM, LEED AP BD+C

Partner, Sustainability Director

Ashley Mulhall

AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP

Partner, Healthcare Practice Leader

Barry Lann

AIA, NCARB, ACHA

Partner, Studio Leader

Benjamin Marshall

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Studio Leader

Biby Carbonneau

Assoc. AIA

Partner, Healthcare Studio Leader

Brian Lindroth

RA, NCARB

Partner, K-12 Sr. Manager

Bryan Lee

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, CPD

Partner, Higher Education Practice Leader

Christopher Chivetta

PE, LEED AP BD+C

Partner, Healthcare Sr. Designer

Corey Raber

Assoc. AIA

Partner, Interior Designer

Daily Wright

NCIDQ, IIDA

Partner, Civic Studio Leader

Daniel Summers

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Studio Leader

Dave Peabody

Partner, K-12 Practice Leader

David Hebert

AIA, NCARB, ALEP, LEED AP

Partner, Healthcare Practice Leader

David Stewart

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Partner, Higher Education Thought Leader

Eric Hahnfeld

AIA

Partner, Higher Education Practice Leader

Erik Kocher

AIA, LEED AP BD+C

President, Grace Design International

Gregory Dungan

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Healthcare Practice Leader

James E. Spencer

AIA, NCARB, EDAC

Partner, Director of AI Strategy and Innovation

Jason Hetrick

Partner, Healthcare Studio Leader

Jessica Harris

AIA, ACHA, EDAC

Partner, K-12 Studio Leader

Jesus Fernandez

AIA

Partner, Higher Education Practice Leader

Jim Gabel

AIA, LEED AP

Partner, Studio Leader

John Streva

Assoc. AIA

Partner, Interior Designer

John Zierdt

IIDA, CID, CHID

Partner, Healthcare Studio Leader

Juan Cardenas

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Architect

Justin Aubert

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Interior Design Thought Leader

Kelsey Rogers

NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED GA

Partner, Senior Living Practice Leader

Kevin Williams

AIA, NCARB, RID

Partner, Interior Design Practice Leader

Kriste C. Rigby

NCIDQ, IIDA, ASID

Partner, Marketing Communications + Culture

Kristine Millar

CPSM

Partner, Hospitality Practice Leader

Larry Adams, Jr.

AIA, RIBA, NCARB, LEED AP

Partner, Operations

Lovey Lopez

Partner, Healthcare Studio Leader

Marcus Wiles

AIA, NCARB, EDAC

Partner, Architect

Marie Java

AIA, LEED AP

Partner, Architect

Matthew Boylan

RA

Partner, Senior Living Practice Leader

Michael Kolejka

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Partner, Civic Studio Leader

Miguel Goizueta

AIA, NCARB

Partner Emeritus, Architect

Neil Terry

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Higher Education Studio Leader

Preston Scott

AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Partner, Healthcare Studio Leader

Rebecca Bowen

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Business Development Director

Rebecca Moses

Partner, Defense+Security Practice Leader

Robert Maggiore

RA, LEED AP

Partner, Healthcare Studio Leader

Robyn Dubick

IIDA, CHID, LEED AP, EDAC, LSSBB

Partner, Healthcare Practice Leader

Rolf Haarstad

AIA, LEED AP

Partner, Healthcare Practice Leader

Sandy Goodman

IIDA, CHID, EDAC, LEED AP, EDAC, LSSBB

Partner, Higher Education Practice Leader

Sarah Dexheimer

AIA, LEED AP

Partner, K-12 Practice Leader

Saravanan Bala

AIA, LEED AP, ALEP

Partner, IT Director

Scott Smith

Partner, K-12 Studio Leader

Scott Sowinski

AIA, NCARB, ALEP, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C

Partner, K-12 Practice Leader

Tara Grenier-Ortiz

NCIDQ, LEED AP, RID

Partner, Studio Leader

Thomas Chasty

AIA, NCARB

Partner, Interior Designer Studio Leader

Tiana Lemons

NCIDQ, IIDA, EDAC

Partner, Civic Studio Leader

Timothy Hoeft

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Partner, Healthcare Practice Leader

Thomas D. Curtis

AIA, RID, NCARB, ASHE

Partner, Healthcare Studio Leader

Usama Hassanein

Assoc. AIA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C

Partner, Interior Design Studio Leader

Vincent Rieselman

IIDA

Sr. Associate, Programmer

Nancy Sopuch

Gerald D. "Jerry" Hebert

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Partner, CEO

Since joining Grace Design Studios in 1987, CEO Jerry Hebert has guided the firm’s rise as a leader in innovative, client-focused design. A Louisiana State University architecture graduate, Jerry’s passion—sparked in his father’s workshop—drives his ability to lead multi-million-dollar projects and craft distinctive solutions that unite diverse perspectives and shape the built environment.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, Louisiana State University

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

Licensing

LA 4118, AL 5283, AL 5283, AR 3226, AZ 43068, FL AR93914, GA RA011364, MS 3143, NE A-5004, NV 5974, NC 14512, OK A7248, PA RA407065, TN 105150, TX 17205, VA 0401014863, OH ARC.2118246