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About Us
Larry H. Walker, Assoc. AIA, PE, PMP, aibd, cpbd
Managing Member
Background
Larry is the founder of WALKER ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING, and is directly responsible for overseeing all aspects of the practice. Since 1977 Larry has designed hundreds of custom homes ranging in size from 900 square feet to over 10,000 square feet from farmhouse, traditional, contemporary, ranch style to modern designs. He has also designed numerous small to mid-size commercial projects, from private offices, medical offices, and shopping centers to warehouse/ storage facilities. In addition to architectural design, Larry is also a Professional Engineer (PE) registered in Texas and New Mexico, he is also the engineering manager of our Midland, TX office. Larry is a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute, Assoc. AIA Member, a Member of the National and Texas Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Professional Engineers, American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), and a Certified Professional Building Designer with the National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC). He serves as Treasurer of AIBD and is a board member of the NCBDC. Larry is also active in community government and serves on the Planning & Zoning Board in Paris, TX.
olamide a. banwo, MNIA, AIA, NCARB, RIBA, LEED Accredited Professional
Registered Architect in Texas, Maryland, and Nebraska
Background
Ola Banwo is a Texas-registered Architect with a post-graduate certificate in Project Management from the University of Houston. Along with registration in Texas, he is also a registered Architect with Maryland and Nebraska and has handled projects large and small in the U.S., China, Nigeria, Kenya, Botswana, and South Africa. While at Leo A Daly Company, he handled projects ranging from $2 million in elementary schools to $450 million in aviation projects. He successfully ran a branch of FMA Architects International and successfully completed 17 projects as lead designer/ managing director.
He was voted “Best Architecture Student” in Nigeria in 1990 and represented Nigeria in Canada at the World Design Competition. He is a self-motivated team player who is very focused and dedicated to the architecture profession.
My Clients have faith in the expertise that I provide; they like the way I do it; and the benefit that they get from such a level of professionalism. Ola
A. Kim Walker, MS, Managing Member
Kim is a Managing Member and is responsible for all aspects for the business side of the firm. From day-to-day management, accounting-bookkeeping, advertising, scheduling, billings and generally making sure the business runs smoothly. She allows the design professionals time to focus on the creative design and development side of the business while she takes care of all that paperwork stuff. An invaluable member of the team.
Brian L. Walker, BAAS, AIBD, Sr. Associate
Brian has been with the firm since its inception. He is responsible for architectural and engineering design and production of construction drawings, scheduling project tasks, milestones, and project management. Brian also serves as our BIM and CAD manager responsible for ensuring all of our technology is state of the art and the most current up-to-date products to keep us producing effectively at a high level.
Brian graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce with a bachelor's degree and is currently seeking to begin working on his master's degree in architecture from Arizona State University to pursue his licensure as a registered architect.
JEFFERY D. ELDER, PE, CFM
Jeff is a Professional Engineer Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Colorado, and Kansas. He is also a Certified Floodplain Manager in Texas. Jeff Graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering.
Background
As a professional engineer, Jeff has assisted in the development of civil engineering plans for site development projects located mainly in Texas and Oklahoma. Jeff has created civil design plans that meet or exceed project requirements and regulations while striving to maintain project cost efficiency. Jeff has developed civil engineering design plans for functional developments that take into account each site’s unique project constraints. His areas of expertise include Site Development/Layout, Construction Administration, Site Domestic Water Design, Site Fire Protection Water Design, Sanitary Sewer System Designs Including Lift Stations, Project Review/Inspection, Site Assessment, Driveway/Parking Lot Design, Drainage/Grading/Detention Design and Utility Coordination.
Jeff has over 24 years of experience and has been an invaluable member of our team for over 10 years.
trinity caviness, Drafting & design
Trinity joined our team this year as architectural cad designer and draftsperson. She is responsible for coordinating design with team members and prodution of working drawings. She also manages our printing and plotting to make sure everything is running efficiently.