About Us

The Team Behind the Work

Committed to excellence in service, unwavering client support, and a collaborative spirit that fosters growth for all stakeholders in the architectural and engineering landscape.

Leadership

Our People

Alex Ramon, Managing Partner

Alex Ramon

Managing Partner

CDP, LEED AP BD+C

As a partner based in the Phoenix office, Alex oversees business and client development, new market sector initiatives, and talent acquisition. He has extensive experience developing strategic design and architectural solutions for top national brands, and is adept at understanding the complexities of projects and creating practical solutions to deliver on time and within budget. 30+ years in architecture and development. Active in ICSC (State Operations Chair) and ULI Young Leaders Group in Arizona.

Justen Cassidy, Partner and Director of Operations

Justen Cassidy

Partner & Director of Operations

Registered Architect — 14 years experience, 7 years licensed

A seasoned architect with over 14 years of experience, including 7 years as a registered professional. His expertise spans light and heavy industrial projects, dormitories, build-to-suit healthcare facilities, retail developments, and a diverse range of tenant improvements. Known for his meticulous approach and unwavering commitment to client service, Justen ensures that every project is executed with precision and dedication. Primary point of contact for project inquiries.

Philosophy

Operating Principles

Solutions Experts

We approach every project with a problem-solving mindset. Technical complexity is where we do our best work. When constraints appear, we find the path forward.

Client Advocates

Your timeline is our timeline. Your budget constraints shape our decisions. We represent your interests at every stage from schematic design through construction closeout.

Committed

The principals who propose on your project are the ones who deliver it. From kickoff to certificate of occupancy, you have direct access to leadership.

We Listen. We Respond. We Serve.

The best design comes from understanding what you're actually trying to accomplish. When you reach out, you hear back fast. In a speed-to-market environment, responsiveness is a deliverable.

“Alex has been a consummate professional of good character. In a speed-to-market environment, it is critical to have A&E consultants that know how to manage the planning process with speed, efficiency, and accuracy. He and his team have comprehensive architectural and design knowledge that enables them to solve development problems creatively but quickly.”

Arizona Commercial Real Estate Services

Client Testimonial

“Since bringing RDG into the mix, we’ve transitioned nearly every possible project to RDG. The difference has been remarkable and immediate. On entitlement processes specifically, I can say without hesitation that I’ve never worked with anyone better. RDG consistently finds the right decision-makers at city hall and opens doors that seemed closed to other firms we’ve used.”

Brittni Pierce — Beach Club Express Wash

12+ Active Locations, North Texas

Community Impact

Partner Organizations

With every project RDG completes, a portion of the project fee is donated back to the charitable organization of your choice.

1 MissionASPCACareer Concepts For YouthD-Backs Give BackEmbark MenFolds of HonorHelping Hands for Single MomsHonor HealthICSC FoundationMentorKids USAPhoenix Children'sPBSUMom New Day CentersUSA Baseball FoundationWQXR

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