Cheryl Huffman is a registered Landscape Architect and Urban Designer with extensive experience leading signature park planning, design, and implementation. She revels in bringing challenging projects to life. Notable Houston works include Trebly Park, Eastern Glades/Seymour Lieberman Trail, Trees for Houston Campus, Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza, and 20 SPARK Parks. In her new role, Cheryl will support upcoming projects in Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou East, among other community initiatives.

Darren Conner has been named Dewberry’s chief operating officer (COO), where he will oversee business development and strategic planning for the firm’s 60 offices, which provide architecture; construction; engineering; environmental; geospatial, mapping, and survey; planning, consulting, and advisory; and technology services. Conner will also align Dewberry’s client management program to further serve the needs of its new and existing clients. He was appointed COO of Dewberry’s holding company.

DLR Group announces the appointment of Amy Koch to Principal. Amy is a strategic partner, establishing relationships outside DLR Group’s walls, extending the firm’s reach and growing business for K-12 Education, Higher Education, Hospitality, and Justice+Civic. Amy is the president of the A4LE Central Texas Chapter, collaborating with other chapters and educational planners across the country to plan educational events and other initiatives.

Kier + Wright (K+W) has promoted Adam Mahoney, PE, PLS, to Principal in a newly created role focused on Technical Design and Implementation. With more than 20 years at K+W, Adam is a dual-licensed engineer and surveyor known for simplifying complexity, mentoring staff, and leading technical excellence. His promotion marks a strategic move to strengthen design culture and develop the next generation of industry leaders across the firm.

Dominium, an affordable housing developer, owner and manager, promoted three-year company veteran Jen Densmore to Vice President of Human Resources.

In her previous role as Director of Talent Acquisition, Densmore played a key role in driving the growth and development of Dominium’s Talent Acquisition team, optimizing recruitment processes and supporting the company’s ongoing nationwide expansion. In her new position as Vice President, Densmore’s role will expand to oversee all aspects of Dominium’s HR team and functions.

Densmore joined Dominium with more than 20 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition. Prior to joining the company, she spent over 15 years as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Blattner Company.

Densmore holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from St. Cloud State University and is a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional.

DLR Group congratulates Emily E. Moore, RA on her appointment to Principal. The global design community admires her active role in through site tours for leadership and emerging professionals activities. Clients and colleagues appreciate her engagement and guidance through the design process. Emily is an active public speaker for industry events and conferences, most notably the American Alliance of Museums, and a professor at the University of Houston.