Biography
Steven is a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Dallas office and an accomplished hospitality and entertainment practice area leader. He serves on Gensler’s Management Committee with a focus on client relationships and long-term, global market strategies.
With more than four decades of design, planning, management, and real estate development experience, Steven has been recognized as one of Dallas’ most influential business leaders by D CEO magazine. He is known for his leadership on several signature mixed-use, sciences, entertainment, and hospitality projects, including the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Grand Hyatt at Seoul’s Incheon Airport, American Airlines Headquarters, Universal Studios Kids Resort in Texas, the Loews Hollywood Hotel, and the award-winning restoration of the Belmond El Encanto Resort in Santa Barbara. He applies his knowledge of local and international markets to deliver innovative hospitality design solutions and memorable experiences.

Exceptional design flourishes through collaboration and partnership. When teams have clear roles and open communication, we can align our clients’ vision with Gensler's expertise — and deliver solutions that truly resonate.
Qualifications and Recognition
Bachelor of Architecture, Kansas State University
Registered Architect: Texas
Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
D CEO Dallas 500, 2024
Commencement Speaker, Kansas State University School of Architecture, 2026
Speaker, Bisnow DFW Hospitality Update, 2025
Speaker, Miyako Hotel Groundbreaking, 2025
Speaker, AIA Dallas Firm Leaders’ Mid-Year Outlook, 2025
Speaker, Bisnow Downtown and Uptown Dallas, 2025
Board of Directors, AIA Dallas, 2024-2025
Member at Large, AIA Dallas, 2022
Advisory Board Member, The Kind Traveler
VP of Development and Board Member, The Maple Counseling Center of Beverly Hills
