About Us

Learn more about our team and what inspires us to create.

Learn more about our team and what inspires us to create.

Meet Our Team

Allan Parr
AIA, LEED AP

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Rees
AIA, LEED AP

Founder

Rob Genter
AIA, RID, LEED AP

Vice President & Operations Director Texas

Jay Tullis
AIA, LEED AP

Vice President & Operations Director Oklahoma

Farooq Karim
AIA, RID, LEED AP

Vice President & Design Director

Stephen Lawson
AIA, LEED AP

Vice President & Client Development Director

Kellie Summerall

Vice President & Texas Client Development Leader

James VanDyke

Vice President & Marketing Director

Diane Garrett
PHR, SHRM - CP

HR Director

Cynthia Greene

Controller

Jim Besgrove
RID

Vice President & Design Group Leader Texas

Melanie Compton
AIA, ACHA, LEED AP

Vice President & Healthcare Group Leader Oklahoma

Dennis Metheny
AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

Vice President

Kathy Potts
ASHE, LEED AP

Vice President

Rachel Bundy

Group Leader Oklahoma

Kate Howell
IIDA, RID, LEED AP

Design Group Leader Oklahoma

Jo Schoonover
AIA, LEED AP

Architecture Group Leader Texas

Chris Muder
AIA

Senior Living Leader

Katie Archer
AIA, LEED AP

Senior Associate

Kelsey Cromaz
AIA, LEED AP

Senior Associate

Michael Cromaz

Senior Associate

Chris Johnston
CSI, CDT, CCCA

Senior Associate

Kyle Lombardo
AIA, LEED AP

Senior Associate

Jeff Massey
AIA, LEED AP

Senior Associate

Kendall Macon
AIA

Senior Associate

Juan Perini
LEED AP

Senior Associate

Richard Semtner
AIA, CSI, LEED AP

Senior Associate

Mike Sparkman
AIA

Senior Associate

Jason Wint
AIA, LEED AP

Senior Associate

Duane Mizell

Senior Associate

Lydia Arguello
LEED AP

Senior Associate

Rusty Yeakley
AIA, LEED AP

Senior Associate

Ron Gafford

Board of Directors Chairman

Allan Parr
AIA, LEED AP

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Rees
AIA, LEED AP

Founder

J. Christopher Farmer
MD

Board of Directors Member

Robert Pence
PE BCEE

Board of Directors Member

Meg Salyer

Board of Directors Member

Paul Stewart

Board of Directors Member

Mick Cornett

Board of Directors Member

Stephen Lawson
AIA, LEED AP

Vice President & Client Development Director

Culture of Creativity, Quality & Service

Office Culture

The REES culture is a collection of attitudes and beliefs with a shared vision of creativity, support and taking time to celebrate our clients’ successes.

Community Involvement

With a range in volunteer days and events, REES brings positive change to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity Minded

REES embraces diversity and values the differences among our team and client relationships.