Gensler’s Sports Practice Expands Design Leadership Three sports and recreation experts join the Gensler team and strengthen the firm’s global capability

DALLAS, TX — Gensler, a leading global architecture and design firm, announced today that Jonathan Kelley, AIA; Jerry Fawcett, AIA; and Byron Chambers are joining the firm’s Dallas office. With a combined 75+ years of experience, these industry powerhouses are recognized as leaders in sports design and will bolster Gensler’s ability to deliver innovative design to world class sports and recreation projects both regionally and globally.

“Jonathan, Jerry and Byron represent a sports design dream team,” said Ron Turner, principal and leader of Gensler’s Sports + Recreation practice. “By adding this level of talent to our firm, we have significantly broadened our bench and are more prepared than ever to serve our growing client roster. This leadership expansion will ensure that we continue to deliver the expertise that truly embodies our goals for design innovation and execution as we expand into additional professional, collegiate and high school facilities throughout the US and across the globe.”

In recent years, Gensler’s Sports + Recreation practice has seen a tremendous amount of success, and its portfolio is growing at warp speed. With these hires, Gensler will enhance its global talent pool to create a third hub for sports design in Dallas, Texas, adding to its already existing centers of excellence in Los Angeles, California and Washington, DC. Since Gensler launched its Sports + Recreation practice in 2009, the firm has developed a strong reputation as a global sports design authority with signature projects underway for the , Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions. Gensler’s Sports + Recreation practice also designed Arena Corinthians in Sao Paolo, home of the 2014 World Cup opening ceremonies. Other recent projects include Farmers Field, the proposed NFL stadium in Los Angeles; and the SWCC Field House in San Diego.

Kelley, Fawcett and Chambers all join Gensler from HKS Sports in Dallas, bringing backgrounds in design, project management and business development for an array of prestigious projects including NFL stadia, major league ballparks, minor league facilities, collegiate venues and international arenas. Jonathan Kelley has a 21-year background as a project manager, and his past projects include Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.; Liverpool FC Stadium in Liverpool, England; and the Jack Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, Ark. Byron Chambers has focused his career on the design and programming of sports and entertainment venues, with an emphasis on architectural design and its links to historical context and environmental sustainability. His career includes work on Salt River Fields at talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Regions Field AA Ballpark in Birmingham, Alabama; AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys) in Arlington, Texas, and more. Jerry Fawcett specializes in recreational and sports projects and has 41 years of industry experience under his belt. During his career, Jerry served as principal in charge of the TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium Redevelopment in Fort Worth, Texas; Louisiana State University Tiger Stadium South End Zone Additions in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; University of Arkansas Indoor Baseball and Track Practice Facility in Fayetteville, Ark. and more.

“The addition of these talented designers is a significant development for the firm,” said Andy Cohen, Co-CEO of Gensler. “It represents our commitment to expanding the diversity of our practice areas, enriching our design talent and expertise, and widening our global reach. It will help propel our sports practice to the next level and solidify Gensler’s ability to provide unparalleled service and design innovation to clients worldwide.”

Gensler is a global design firm grounded in the belief that great design optimizes business performance and human potential. Our 4,500 practitioners networked across 46 offices use global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Whether we are refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

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