Gary Blanton has joined LPA Inc. as principal in its Dallas office.

Blanton will lead strategic efforts in broadening and establishing LPA’s services—including architecture, interior design, landscape and engineering—in the region.

He has more than 30 years of experience as a senior executive in the design and construction industry within the Texas market.

Blanton will work alongside Principal Craig Drone to create strategic partnerships and identify project opportunities in higher education, healthcare, civic and sport and recreation markets to expose organizations to LPA’s unique informed design approach with a research-based process.

Blanton will work alongside Principal Craig Drone to create strategic partnerships and identify project opportunities in higher education, healthcare, civic, and sport and recreation markets.