RLG History

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RLG History

Since 1953, RLG has brought visions to life through innovative engineering solutions.

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History of Excellence

RLG History at a glance

1953
Ray Goodson and R.M. Skiles acquire files from Myers & Noyes Engineers, a firm dating back to the early 1900s, and start Raymond L Goodson Jr., Engineers.
1956
RLG begins a consulting relationship with SMU and has been active in the development of the campus for over 60 years.
1964
RLG begins design for the development of NorthPark Center for the Raymond D. Nasher Company.
1971
Raymond Goodson is named ASCE “Engineer of the Year”.
1974
RLG builds an office building for the firm at 3409 Oak Grove Avenue.
1977
RLG is selected for the redevelopment of the Preston Hollow Country Club by Ross Perot for the EDS Forest Lane Campus.
1981
David M Goodson joins RLG to start the Structural Department. David Goodson, John Stull and Robert Wood are named Associates.
1983
Raymond Goodson retires. Norman Harper is named Chairman of the Board and John Stull is named President.
1984
RLG begins consulting relationship with Baylor Hospital.
1986
RLG is selected by Rosewood Properties to design the Crescent mixed-use development.
1987
RLG designs the Tom Landry Sports Medicine Center.
1992
RLG is selected as the prime consultant for the re-development and reconfiguration of the streets at the Dallas Farmers Market.
1995
Norman Harper retires and Presbyterian Hospital bridge completed.
1998
Peter Larson, Michael Powell and Stuart Markussen are named Associates.
1999
RLG designs major additions to the Dallas Arboretum.
2000
RLG designs campus improvements for the construction of the Gerald J Ford Stadium at SMU.
2002
John F Stull named Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. David Goodson named Chief Operating Officer and President.
2003
RLG designs major additions to Hockaday School.
2006
RLG works with University Park to redesign infrastructure for University Park City Hall, Turtle Creek and University Blvd.
2007
RLG designs the re-development of Northpark East into the new Park Lane mixed-use development.
2008
RLG designs the Baylor Sammons/Collins Hospital additions at Baylor Hospital.
2010
David Goodson named CEO and Chairman of the Board. Peter Larson, Michael Powell, and Stuart Markussen named Senior Vice Presidents. John Stull named Senior Director.
2012
RLG designs the streets and infrastructure for the Bush Presidential Center and SMU Blvd.
2012
RLG designs SMU’s residential commons.
2013
RLG starts the Forensics Department.
2015
John Stull retires.
2015
Kristina Geisler Nordholm named Associate
2015
RLG opens Fort Worth office.
2016
RLG designs additions to the Highland Park High School and Middle School as part of a $300 million bond package.
2016
RLG opens Peoria office.
2017
David Cumming named Principal
2018
RLG designs re-development of the Old Dallas High School into new class A office space.
2018
RLG names Stuart Markussen as Chief Executive Officer, and names Michael McLaren, Andy Ayers, and David Cumming as Senior Vice Presidents.
2018
RLG celebrates 65 years.
2018
Diane Earnest named Associate
2018
Brent Lewis named Senior Associate
2018
Brent Jackson named Associate
2018
Brian Wade named Senior Associate
2019
Michael McLaren named Chief Operating Officer
2019
David Goodson announces retirement
2020
Dustin Swart named Associate
2020
Stephen Schwind named Principal
2021
Phillip Brugger named Associate Principal
2021
Mark Kaiser named Senior Associate
2022
Abdullah Emad named Associate
2022
RLG opens office in Sherman, Texas
2023
RLG celebrates 70th anniversary.
2023
Stuart Markussen named CEO
2023
Michael McLaren named President
2023
Andy Ayers named Chief Operating Officer, Structural
2023
Stephen Schwind named Chief Operating Officer, Civil/Survey
2023
Jennifer Jenkins named Chief Financial Officer and Associate
2023
Allen Taylor named Associate

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