Don joined DAG in 2016 and contributes to the firm’s culture of design excellence as a firm-wide leader. He has more than 35 years of experience and has helped design award-winning projects around the world. He spent over 20 years in New York City, collaborating as a lead designer and Design Partner with Richard Meier & Partners and Thomas Phifer and Partners. Don’s rigorous design process and experience combined with his technical abilities make him an invaluable member for any project.
Don earned both a Bachelor of Architecture degree and Bachelor of Building Science degree from Auburn University. Don is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).
Levi joined DAG in 2018 and serves as the leader to the Destin Office. Levi’s eye for design and broad experience helps him quickly identify client and project goals. He leads the design team and pushes for excellence throughout every aspect of the project. He attended the Vicenza Institute of Architecture, and subsequently graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Design degree from the University of Florida. Levi also earned a Master of Arts in Architecture and a Master of Science in Architecture Pedagogy from the University of Florida, graduating with distinction.
Levi is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He is a registered architect in Florida and Oklahoma.
Jehna joined DAG’s Tallahaseee office in 2015. Building on two decades of business leadership and client service, Jehna forms exceptional client relationships that develop into trusted partnerships. Engaging in the earliest stages of a project, she ensures that the design delivers on a client’s business drivers and vision. As a Principal, Jehna approaches each day with a passionate commitment to helping her clients and team achieve more.
Jehna holds a Masters of Architecture from Florida A&M University, and she is a graduate of the Leadership Tallahassee program, Class 34. She serves as a committee chair for Leadership Tallahassee and stays involved in various programs encouraging young women to choose STEAM careers.
Larry joined DAG’s Atlanta office in 2020, bringing with him a portfolio of design in 30 states and over 40 years of experience. Larry’s goal on every project is to deliver maximum value to the client by providing design concepts that not only achieve an appropriate aesthetic, but also contribute to the success of the client’s mission. Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Architecture, and a Master of Architecture from Clemson University. He also studied at the Center for Building Research and Urban Studies in Genova, Italy.
Larry is a registered architect in Georgia and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Building Owners and Managers Association, International Council of Shopping Centers, and NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association.
Dave joined DAG in 2005 and leads the Pensacola office. He brings 30+ years of architectural and administrative experience to projects. Dave believes designers must work collaboratively to produce high-quality design. Prior to joining DAG, he was the Director of Facilities at the University of West Florida. Dave is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Architecture and Urban Design.
Dave was the founding president of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Pensacola chapter. He is a Florida Certified Design Practitioner for Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) with a passion for safe school design and serves on the Florida Design Out Crime Association (FLDOCA) board. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is LEED AP accredited. Dave is a registered architect in Florida, Missouri, Alabama, and South Carolina.
Pat joined DAG in 1984 and serves as DAG’s President and number one problem solver – he approaches design challenges with answers that benefit the client, project, and people who will subsequently interact with the space and place. Even before Pat studied architecture in college, he loved art, especially watercolor, Prismacolor, and digital art. His sketches bring the client’s vision to reality.
Pat earned his Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Florida and his Master of Architecture from the Vicenza Institute of Architecture in Vicenza, Italy. Pat is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is LEED AP certified. He has served as the State Director and President of AIA Northwest Florida. In 2017, he was named the AIA Northwest Florida Honor Award Recipient for service to the profession.
Owen joined DAG in 2005 and was named Principal in 2019. He leads the Panama City office. Owen places great emphasis on design documents and believes it’s those documents that provide the strongest communication tool, connecting the process of design to the built environment.
Owen’s design experience ranges from university sports venues to K-12 schools, dormitories, healthcare facilities, and community centers. He is a graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. He has certifications from the Florida Department of Education for State Requirements for Educational Facilities and Chapters 453 and 468 of the Florida Building Code.
Roger is DAG’s chief executive officer. He helps craft the firm’s vision and expectations for great design, while mentoring DAG’s younger designers. After graduating Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in both Architecture and Interior Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design, Roger worked for one of Atlanta’s largest architectural firms. He then started his own firm, which he sold in 2006, and joined DAG.
Roger is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and LEED AP certified. He serves on the U.S. General Services Administration National Design Peer Review and is a Senior Fellow in the Design Futures Council. In addition to being a registered architect in Florida, he is registered in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Virginia.
Jack joined DAG in 1997 and served as DAG’s President until 2023. His background in design-build and his passion for education projects have been essential to the firm’s growth. Jack enjoys designing educational spaces and places for students of all ages to come together to learn and stimulate their imaginations. He is a graduate of Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management.
Jack is a member of the Florida Educational Facilities Planning Association (FEFPA), and he is a Founding Member of the Destin History and Fishing Museum. He is a registered architect in Alabama and Florida.
As Founding Principal of DAG Architects, Charlie is focused on a legacy of growth and talent development for the firm and service to his community. He started DAG in 1981 with partner Sam Blimling in Destin, Florida.
For over 40 years, Charlie has delivered excellent design while serving his community in many capacities. He was elected a Destin City Councilman and Florida State Senator. Charlie has grown DAG into Northwest Florida’s largest design firm, with projects across the country and Caribbean.
Charlie has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University. Prior to attending Auburn, he served in the US Navy as a Submariner. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Charlie was named an AIA Fellow in 2000.
