Carl has been designing museum exhibits for more than a decade. With a background in traditional media and illustration, his cutting-edge 3D computer visualization skills allow Carl to take ideas and shape them into tangible, memorable environments. He is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and studied in Rome and Florence, Italy.

Prior to joining G&A, Catherine worked in several museums, including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, San Diego Museum of Man, and Discovery Cube Orange County. Her work with these curatorial and educational offices taught her how to engage audiences through creative storytelling and imagery. Catherine loves learning and visiting all types of museums, especially those focused on natural history and science. Her background is in exhibition development, having taken courses on exhibition scriptwriting and education theory.

Christian brings over 15 years of graphic design experience to his role as Design Manager - Graphics at G&A. He obtained his master's in interactive telecommunications from New York University and went on to specialize in branded spaces, signage, wayfinding, and visual strategy. During his career, Christian has created a diverse portfolio of projects throughout his career spanning cultural, commercial, and public spaces.

Clare Brown is Creative Director of the Washington DC Studio. With over twenty years of experience in design for cultural institutions, her work focuses on applying contemporary design practices to exhibitions and pushing innovation in the design of museum experiences. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Experience Design at the University of The Arts, London, where she has a strong focus on integrated and collaborative design practice—especially through collaborative facilitation. Clare is an experienced educator and speaker, previously the Head of Program for the Masters of Design in Exhibition Design at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University. She presents nationally and internationally about exhibition design and has published several articles including a chapter in Suzanne MacLeod's 2019 book, The Future of Museum and Gallery Design: Purpose, Process, Perception.

Dana is a large-scale sculptor, currently serving G&A as a Project Coordinator. Previously a project manager for an exhibit fabrication firm, Dana is coming on 2 years of being in the museum industry having worked on multiple museum projects for the US government and privately owned facilities.

Eileen graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Graphic Communication Design. After interning for G&A during her time at UC, she took a job in Portland, Oregon where she worked in global retail brand presentations and national seasonal campaign rollouts. Eileen returned to G&A in 2017 with a plethora of skills, along with her ability to adapt to new demands and time constraints, all the while, keeping a calm attitude.

Emily has been with G&A since 2016 and has been working in the museum and archives industry for 11+ years. After graduating with a degree in English from Colgate University, Emily attended a Master's program in Film Archiving at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. She then went on to get her second Masters's degree in Museum Studies while working at the Library of Congress Film Archive. She brings a wide range of knowledge, skill, and enthusiasm to all of her projects here at G&A.

Evan Yang obtained his MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Fine Arts in Curatorial Practice and Exhibit Design. Evan has been with G&A since 2015 and has been worked on numerous projects including, but not limited to, Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann; United States Capitol Visitor Center; The Johnson & Johnson Heritage Museum; and The World War II Homefront Museum.

Greg joined Gallagher & Associates in 2001. He is a LEED-certified, licensed architect with a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Greg practiced architecture for over 10 years prior to his transition to exhibition design and served as an adjunct and a full-time design professor at several Colleges and Universities. For the past 30 years, his focus has been on museum planning and exhibition design covering a wide variety of topics including natural history, cultural history, and sports. Greg brings an excellent sense of spatial design and organization to all the projects he works on.

Gretchen is a visionary leader, educator, and designer with over thirty-five years of experience in brand management, experience design, and placemaking. Prior to Gallagher & Associates, Gretchen was Vice President/Director of Graphics for Gensler LA and had her own successful business for over a decade. She has been instrumental in building G&A as an international design firm by bringing both an entrepreneurial spirit and unparalleled relationship-building to Gallagher. She is a passionate educator and active industry leader, serving on the board of the Society for Experiential Graphic Design for six years, where she was a past president. She was also an Adjunct Professor at the Corcoran College of Art + Design and sits on the National Board for the Fashion Institute of Technology. Gretchen continues to lead museum planning and visioning workshops throughout the world for organizations such as ICOM, IMCC, SEGD, and AAM.

Hal is a museum professional specializing in exhibition development. With a background in American Studies and Museology, Hal is greatly satisfied by interpreting unique cultures and topics for many different types of audiences, as well as helping connect the dots between exhibition planning and design to bring museum projects to fruition. In addition to exhibitions, Hal has a history working in audience research and evaluation for informal education institutions.

Hannah is a graphic designer with an educational background in both Visual Communication and Industrial Design, as well as a BFA from the University of Notre Dame. Before joining G&A, Hannah took the opportunity to work as a Program Manager and Designer for the collegiate division of Glenn Close's mental health non-profit program, Bring Change to Mind, which focuses on combating the stigma around mental health issues on campuses nationwide.

Inma is the Design Director for G&A’s Singapore studio. After studying and working in four different countries—in Europe, the US, and Singapore—she brings a wealth of international experience to her role at G&A. Inma is passionate about overseeing and guiding multidisciplinary design teams through multiple projects, leading the creative and design work from conception to completion and execution. She always strives to find a balance between creativity and strategy in finding flexible, better, and more efficient ways of working.

As Design Director, James is responsible for leading the Washington, D.C. graphics team. His experience spans over 14 years, across the United States and Singapore. James has led the design and implementation of experiences ranging from historical and cultural museums to natural science and visitor centers, to retail and digital media platforms. He has developed a deep understanding of the intrinsic connection between research, design, corporate branding and messaging, and identity development. James’ expertise spans experience design, project leadership, and essential areas of graphics including murals, immersive environments, and typography. James is a graduate with honors of the Corcoran College of Art + Design.

Jamie’s background includes experience in architecture, advertising, environmental graphic design, and exhibition design. He brings over 20 years of experience in museums and 10 years of experience in architecture to his role as Exhibit Design Director for G&A. He has been the lead designer on many of G&A’s Smithsonian projects, as well as our international projects in Shanghai and Israel. Jamie believes the best part of working in museums and architecture is the creation of a physical, emotional and intellectual storytelling experience.

Jane has 20 years of experience as a Controller for both nonprofit and for-profit businesses. She understands the importance of the role of the finances for museums, federal contracting, property management, private schools, and other types of businesses.

Jason is a senior designer with 13 years of experience working on heritage, leisure, retail, and commercial projects in Africa and the United Kingdom. He studied product design and has worked in 3D advertising, giving him a firm understanding of how to promote brands three-dimensionally. His passion is in museums and exhibit design, to tell a story to visitors through spatial design on the macro level, and interactive displays and content on the micro-level.

Jen has been a graphic designer for the last seven years, specializing in print, identities, and environmental graphics. She began her career as an in-house designer at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry for 6 years, before launching a practice of her own, where she worked with clients like Providore Fine Foods and the Oregon Museums Association. Jen brings fresh enthusiasm paired with highly organized analytical skills to the table.

Jenny views every project as an exciting new opportunity for excellence. Her approach is to discover a fresh view of the world around her, and convey that view to each visitor. Her experiences working inside museums allows her to understand projects from multiple points of view, which is an asset to her team here at Gallagher & Associates.

Jessica was previously at the Museum of the City of New York, where she worked on physical, interactive and mobile projects, serving most recently as Director of Digital Content for the Museum’s longterm exhibition on New York’s four-century story. Jessica brings expertise in research, writing and content strategy. She holds a history PhD and certificate in urban studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Princeton University.

Jinu is a visual designer with a deep passion for crafting experiences that bridge the physical and digital worlds. With over 10 years of experience, his work crosses the boundaries between tradition and innovation, and intellect and emotion to explore unique ways to tell a story.

John Christie is an accomplished, experienced and well-connected executive in the museums, attractions, and sports industries for more than 25 years. He has significant experience in Design, Construction, Project Planning and Oversight, Budget Management, Contract Negotiations, and Operations. He has been involved in all aspects of cultural projects with management experience on projects that are varied in size, scope, scale, and complexity. Most recently, John served as EVP & COO, and eventually, president, of the College Football Hall of Fame project in Atlanta, Georgia, leading the project team of architects, exhibit design, media development, fabrication, A/V integration, general contractor and a host of other mission-critical project functions.

Jonathan has over 15 years’ experience as an application developer and technical team lead. In his role as Technical Director, he employs a confluence of technologies to tell a compelling story—bridging the efforts of design teams with multiple partners. He began his career making medical education software and then moved on to creative agency work. He has developed complex innovating experiences for the world’s leading firms in education, entertainment, automotive, and retail, and have consulted for events and installations in Saudi Arabia, Germany, Japan, Canada, and across the US. His past relevant works include a suite of interconnected digital experiences for Toys-R-Us, large-scale 3D vehicle explorer installations for Mercedes-Benz, the first-ever VR vehicle showroom for Cadillac, a fully-immersive 4D-enhanced VR experience in downtown Manhattan.

Jordan is an illustrator and concept artist who has been working at G&A for 2 years. Prior to that, he worked as an artist in the games industry. He enjoys experimenting with a variety of tools and coming up with new methods to make original images. Whether it's quickly visualizing spaces and concepts, creating wall length-murals, or anything in between!

Jordan Tull is a specialist in interactive physical + digital environments, industrial design, sculpture, and permanent installations. Jordan is a designer and creative leader with over 13 years of experience leading design & build for permanent exhibits, responsive environments, interior architecture, and sculpture with brands, cultural centers, and museums. His current work advances for the development of parametric design languages experienced within the context of contemporary architecture and sculptural discourse. Through emerging technology, collaboration, and experimentation, Jordan creates human-centered experiences applied to real and virtual spaces. He holds a BFA in sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute.

Josh has nearly a decade's worth of experience in visual and communication design. Having worked in large scale signage and wayfinding, information design and packaging before transitioning into designing for a digital experiential focus, Josh brings a myriad of visual skills to the table. Josh contributes to driving the design direction of projects as well as the G&A office as a whole.

Juan has always been passionate about art and design. He is an interaction designer with 10 years of experience in the creative industry. His professional experience thus far encompassed a variety of creative disciplines. His projects have ranged from designing dynamic user flows and interaction designs for physical spaces and multiple screens to conceptualizing public installations that toured multiple cities. Studying at Parsons—where he completed his MFA in Design and Technology—helped him recognize that his skills in Visual Design and Art Direction have always been closely tied to the User Experience. Juan’s focus remains on creating interactive journeys with narrative experiences and beautiful digital designs.

Julie is a Design Director with 15+ years of experience in print and interface design. At G&A, she pilots the art direction and design of large-scale interactive storytelling experiences for renowned museums and institutions, on a variety of formats and technologies. She comes from a 3D & Motion design academic background and has significant experience leading large-scale creative and R&D projects for the luxury and automotive industries in France.

Liza has extensive experience in both exhibit and environmental graphics and wayfinding, as well as corporate identity and print communications. She has worked and produced comprehensive interior, exterior, and donor recognition programs for cultural institutions, historical landmarks and visitor centers. Liza has a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.

Michael is a creative leader with nearly twenty years of experience delivering digital products and media experiences for a diverse range of corporate and institutional clients. Coming from a background in user experience design, research, and strategy, he is a passionate advocate for applying user-centered design thinking to a broad range of design challenges. Originally trained as an architect, his work seeks to unite the digital and the spatial to create iconic designs.

Mike Devine is President of Gallagher Museum Services, the business strategy and planning division within Gallagher & Associates. Mike brings over 25 years of financial, investment and operational-related experience with over 20 years of museum and cultural center experience, including projects with some of the most well respected cultural attractions around the country. He specializes in owner representation, consulting services with a focus on feasibility studies, business planning, implementation, cultural attraction complex consultation, and traveling exhibit management. Prior to Gallagher & Associates, Mike's experience included a partner at an investment wealth management firm and President of a Family Office. Mike's career began as a CPA at Ernst & Young accounting firm.

Over the past 30 years, Patrick has built a strong reputation globally as a leader in the field of Museum Planning and Design. He has worked with every kind of collection from microscopic stardust, to hundreds of vintage military tanks and aircraft, in institutions ranging from cultural history and natural science to sports, music and the arts. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Patrick is a past president of the SEGD and has served on the board of numerous professional design organizations.

Petr is a senior-level professional with over twenty years of experience in evaluating customer markets, assessing competitive alternatives, calculating investment risks and returns, and defining effective growth-oriented business models. Previously, Petr served as the Vice President of Planning and Strategic Development for the Malrite Company, assisting in the development of the International Spy Museum! More recently, he has provided strategic planning services for several non-profit organizations and associations and founded Tripwire Tours—a mobile phone-based augmented reality application that marries sophisticated smartphone engagement functions with curated, story-based content. Petr has an MBA degree from The Wharton School and a B.S. degree from Cornell University’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration.

Rob Malootian has worked alongside Patrick Gallagher for nearly 20 years, collaborating with G&A’s in-house design teams to develop museum exhibitions. He ensures that each project’s design aligns with the client’s specified educational and aesthetic vision. Rob is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design.

Scott brings to G&A 20 years of international leadership in digital & experience design, architectural environments, and brand activation. Scott leads our business strategy, growth, and operating excellence efforts, focusing on creating the optimal environment for our incredible teams to do their best work for our world-class clients. Scott is a graduate of the University of California (UCLA and UC Irvine), and started his career in corporate finance before moving to marketing and design.

Sujit is currently involved in the development of projects in the United States and Asia. His extensive international experience gives him valuable knowledge of diverse cultures and business. Sujit has developed projects ranging from the New Mexico History Museum to the Institute for Emerging Issues and the Indian Music Experience. He has a Masters degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

Sydney has spent the past 10 years in the museum field and has had jobs in Museum Education, Public Programming, Visitor Experience, and Exhibit Design. She earned a BA in History from Rutgers University and went on to earn an MA in Public History from American University in order to bring history to life outside of a traditional classroom setting. Sydney is continually learning and enjoys working on multiple projects in order to learn something new. She brings a knowledge of storytelling and visitor experience to all of her projects at G&A.

As a key member of the Executive Management team Tom plays a strategic role in the overall management of G&A. Day- to-day responsibilities include planning, managing and controlling all financial-related activities. Tom is responsible for contracting, legal matters and negotiations for G& A. A prior CPA, he has a degree from Creighton University and an MBA from the University of Nebraska.