Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Integrated Engineering & Architecture Solutions Nationwide
Founded in 1961, GPD Group has evolved into a nationally recognized leader in architecture, engineering, and program management. With over 60 years of experience and 800+ employees, we deliver integrated solutions across the United States. Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring clients receive tailored services from planning through project completion.We prioritize community impact, leveraging our expertise in BIM and sustainable design to address complex challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and beyond. Our commitment to servant leadership and technical excellence has solidified long-term partnerships with public and private sector clients nationwide.
Services
Architecture
Engineering Consulting
Program Management
Planning & Assessment
BIM Services
Landscape Architecture
Interior Design
Site Development
Transportation Planning
Water Infrastructure
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of expertise in architecture and engineering.
- Our employee ownership model aligns client and team success.
- We provide nationwide services across 14 office locations.
- Our collaborative approach ensures tailored project solutions.
- We prioritize community impact through our Employees Foundation.
Services
Architecture
GPD Group's architecture team creates functional, aesthetic spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in architectural design, interior environments, and landscape integration. Our expertise ensures projects meet technical and sustainability standards while enhancing human experiences.
Engineering Consulting
Our engineering services deliver reliable, efficient solutions across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and telecommunications systems. We focus on coordinated designs that meet regulatory requirements and long-term operational needs for infrastructure and building projects.
Program Management
GPD provides end-to-end program management from planning to execution. We ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality standards. Our team offers construction oversight and GIS asset management for complex developments.
Planning & Assessment
We conduct comprehensive due diligence and master planning to guide project success. Services include funding strategies, land surveying, environmental analysis, and geotechnical assessments to mitigate risks and optimize outcomes.
BIM Services
GPD champions Building Information Modeling to create data-rich project representations. This approach enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and improves lifecycle management for infrastructure and building projects through dynamic digital tools.
People
Darrin Kotecki
President
With 34 years at GPD, Darrin champions employee ownership and collaborative culture. He led the creation of the GPD Employees Foundation, fostering community impact and team engagement.
Jeff Evans
Senior Vice President, Operations
Jeff has driven GPD's growth from 70 to 600+ employees over 37 years. He specializes in cross-disciplinary operations and market expansion strategies for infrastructure projects.
Becky McAdams
Vice President, Operations
Becky leads operational excellence with 31 years in the industry. She emphasizes GPD's horizontal management structure to empower employee growth and client-focused solutions.
Trever Powers
Vice President, Operations
Trever highlights GPD's servant leadership model and employee ownership. With 33 years in the field, he focuses on fostering team collaboration and client satisfaction through innovative approaches.
Angie Wells
Vice President, Operations
Angie leverages 32 years of experience to mentor teams and deliver purpose-driven engineering solutions. She prioritizes collaborative problem-solving and sustainable design practices across projects.
Questions
What industries does GPD Group serve?
We work across education, healthcare, infrastructure, retail, energy, and government sectors nationwide.
Is GPD Group employee-owned?
Yes, our broad-based employee ownership structure aligns team and client success through shared accountability.
How does GPD support community development?
Through our Employees Foundation, we fund K-12 education initiatives and support at-risk youth programs.
Do you offer nationwide services?
We operate from 14 offices across the U.S., providing local expertise with national resources.
What makes GPD different from competitors?
Our servant leadership culture, technical excellence, and commitment to employee and client partnerships set us apart.
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