DALLAS -
April 12, 2013 -
PRLog --
The Beck Group, a worldwide, integrated architecture, construction, technology and professional services firm, today announced two key promotions in its Dallas office. Jeff Forbes, LEED AP, will now serve as regional director of Beck’s Dallas office. Forbes, a 31-year veteran of the organization, will manage all construction operations in Dallas. His responsibilities will encompass day-to-day operations, including project execution and staffing, safety, division profitability, client relationships and business development. Forbes is noted for his successful leadership of complex assignments for clients in a variety of project types, including churches, retail, private schools and office buildings. John Paul DeFrank, AIA has been promoted to managing principal of Beck’s Dallas architecture group. DeFrank previously served as co-director of the church services group and has in-depth knowledge of the acoustical, technical and code issues involved in large auditorium spaces. DeFrank will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Dallas architecture group and is responsible for the Dallas office architecture projects. “Because of Jeff’s talent for planning and strategic thinking, he has successfully delivered several complex assignments for our clients. A trusted teammate, he is dedicated to helping others grow,” said CEO Fred Perpall. “Since joining Beck, John Paul has proven to be a skilled leader, earning the respect of his peers and developing many in the firm while leading some of our largest and most ambitious projects. Under their leadership, I’m confident that our Dallas office is in excellent hands.”
About Beck: Founded in 1912, The Beck Group offers a full spectrum of commercial professional services including development, planning, architecture, interior design, construction and sustainability consulting. The company is headquartered in Dallas and maintains a national team of over 500 employees, 40 percent of whom are LEED®APs and who work among a network of offices in Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Fort Worth, Mexico City, San Antonio and Tampa. The firm’s notable projects in recent years have included the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia; Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas; Michael W. Krzyzewski Center for Athletic Excellence in Durham, North Carolina; Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, California; and the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit
www.beckgroup.com.
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