Our Team

 

CDFL Architects + Engineers has a history of building spaces and relationships that stand the test of time. With offices located in Jackson, MS and Birmingham, AL, our unique collaborative approach brings together a wide range of talents on every project.

Throughout our 60+ year history, CDFL has celebrated ideas and the way an integrated team can inspire each other to reach new heights. We have proven our expertise in delivering projects that are both aesthetically striking and financially responsible. No wonder so many of our clients return to work with us again and again. When our talents come together around a client’s needs, there is nothing we can’t achieve.

 
Newell Watkins, AIA, LEED-AP Vice President nwatkins@cdfl.comNewell, a graduate of Mississippi State University, focuses on integrating BIM technologies with the firm’s design strategies. Newell has a broad range of experience, having worked with at…
David A. Burnet, AIA, LEED-AP Vice President, Birmingham Office Manager dburnet@cdfl.comDavid, a graduate of Mississippi State University focuses on alternative delivery methods and sustainable design strategies. David manages our Birmingham office …
Ben Fulton, PE Principal bfulton@cdfl.comAs the head of the mechanical engineering department, Ben is responsible for the oversight of all fire protection, plumbing, and HVAC design. A graduate of Mississippi State University, Ben has experience wit…
Matthew Buchanan, AIA, LEED-AP Principal mbuchanan@cdfl.comWhile experienced in civic, commercial, and educational project types, Matthew’s primary focus is athletic facility design and serves as the athletic facility studio leader. Matthew is a gra…
Katie Browning, AIA, LEED-AP, BD+C Principal kbrowning@cdfl.com
Rob Ashley, AIA Senior Associate rashley@cdfl.com
Robert E. Farr, III, AIA Associate robert.farr@cdfl.com
Jackie Hardin, AIA Associate  jhardin@cdfl.com
Al Rucker Plumbing Designer arucker@cdfl.com
Daniel Zegel, AIA Architect cwells@cdfl.com
Chuck Stringer Chief Financial Officer cstringer@cdfl.com
Jared Robinson Architect jrobinson@cdfl.com
Jesse R. Browning, PE, RCDD, LEED-AP Engineer jbrowning@cdfl.com
Katie Jo Chane, IIDA Interior Designer kcollins@cdfl.com
Keith Bradshaw Mechanical Designer kbradshaw@cdfl.com
Mandy Carroll Administrative Assistant mcarroll@cdfl.com 
Rob Harrell Construction Administrator  rharrell@cdfl.com
Terry Estus Designer testus@cdfl.com
Tracy Hall Office Coordinator thall@cdfl.com
Trey Vann Graphic Designer tvann@cdfl.com