Scenic Fort Worth is pleased to welcome Gannon Gries as the newest member of its Board of Directors. With an extensive background in architecture, historic preservation, and urban planning, Gannon brings valuable professional experience and a longstanding commitment to the Fort Worth community.
A Career in Architecture and Design
Gannon is an architect and Regional Director with EwingCole, an architecture, engineering, and construction firm with ten offices across the country. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of clients across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, leading teams on cultural, mixed-use, corporate, industrial, K-12, and higher education projects.
His approach to architecture emphasizes collaboration, thoughtful design, and finding creative solutions to complex challenges. Through research into building materials, careful consideration of building systems, and collaboration with local officials, Gannon has helped bring projects to life that contribute to the character of our growing urban landscape.
Serving the Fort Worth Community
Beyond his professional career, Gannon has dedicated years to serving Fort Worth through civic leadership and volunteer work. From 2011 to 2025, he served as the Mayor's representative on the City of Fort Worth's Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission and Urban Design Commission. He has also served on Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.'s Design Review Committee and represented the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on the Texas Society of Architects Board of Directors.
Gannon remains involved in the community through the local AIA chapter, volunteer work with Keith House, and engagement with the Cultural District Alliance and Real Estate Council. He has also volunteered with the ACE Mentor Program, encouraging others in the architecture and construction industries to invest their time in mentoring the next generation.
Outside of work and community involvement, Gannon enjoys motorcycling throughout Texas and photography, particularly shooting on film.
When asked about his favorite places to share with visitors, Gannon highlighted three Fort Worth destinations: the lunch buffet at the Kimbell Art Museum, James Turrell's Come to Good installation at Keith House, and the Fort Worth Nature Center, where visitors can explore trails and encounter wildlife ranging from prairie dogs to bison and alligators.
Looking Ahead with Scenic Fort Worth
As Fort Worth continues to grow, Gannon believes that protecting green spaces and maintaining the city's visual character should remain priorities.
"I feel strongly that signs can be visual litter in the civic landscape and I'd love to see more greenspace in Fort Worth," Gannon shared. "Our city has grown substantially in the past few decades and we need to balance this growth with sustainable green spaces to ensure long term success of our city."
He is particularly excited about building on Scenic Fort Worth's past accomplishments and supporting new initiatives to expand and protect green spaces throughout the city. With the Mayor's growing focus on green space initiatives, Gannon sees an opportunity to build momentum and encourage thoughtful development that benefits future generations.
Please join us in welcoming Gannon to Scenic Fort Worth! We look forward to the expertise and perspective he will bring to our Board of Directors.
