OUR TEAM

The production staff at LDS is carefully cross-trained and chosen for their multi-talented mix of practical experience. Directing this process, and managing each project in "hands-on" methodologies developed over our many years of experience, are senior executives with proven leadership and customer relationship skills.

LAI senior managers each average over 25 years of project design, budget monitoring and project management experience. We respond quickly to all of our clients' needs, communicate thoroughly with all members of the project team, and facilitate every aspect of the design/build experience. Our teams are trained to manage our clients' project programming, space planning, field verification, construction documentation, furniture procurement, interior design, and construction administration needs.
DONN LAMOUREUX
Principal / President

After attending SMU and earning his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Houston, Donn Lamoureux founded Lamoureux Associates, Inc. in 1978. In the ensuing years, Mr. Lamoureux has guided LAI through the oil bust of the eighties, the real estate bust of the nineties, 9/11, and the global economic meltdown of 2008.  Throughout the years and despite the challenges, Donn has insisted that LAI reflect his personal values including respect, quality, customer relations, service, and integrity.
ERIC LAMOUREUX
Executive Vice President

Eric was practically born into this business and represents the future of Lamoureux Associates, Inc.  After graduating from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, he has now been with the company for 18 years working in all aspects of the business.  Eric currently oversees our client website (Space Manager), BOMA Calculations, and the company’s field work, while constantly exploring new and innovative ways to separate our company and clients from the competition.  He is also the CEO of the new and exciting lease space marketing platform, Expanse (www.expanseplans.com).
MARC DE LAFLOR
Senior Project Manager

With over 20 years at Lamoureux Associates, he has experience in construction administration, project value engineering, participating in routine meetings with field contractors, code analysis, managing project budgets, submittal review and approvals and has worked on a variety of projects including high end corporate office spaces, dental offices, labs, eating establishments and multiple floor restroom remodeling projects. With his attention to detail and his clients' needs, Marc personifies Lamoureux's motto of exceeding our client’s expectations.

COBY WILLIAMS
Senior Project Manager

With over 18 years of experience in the architectural and construction industries, Coby is an innovative and creative resource at Lamoureux Associates.  After earning a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University, Coby has developed expertise in an array of professional environments ranging from construction drawings, architectural detailing, and 3D modeling, to project management, procurement, and construction administration on a nationwide scale. His role at LAI is as wide-ranging as his skill set, with a focus primarily on design support and creative collaboration with the firm’s talented production team.
APRIL SBRUSCH
Senior Project Manager

April started her career as an offshore CAD drafter for 3 years, designing pipeline routes, hazard survey plans, plats, and more.  After graduating from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Architecture, she taught Architecture and Engineering at a Title 1 High school for 8 years.  Before starting at Lamoureux, she also gained experience completing construction drawings and renderings for fast food remodels.  April has a vast knowledge of the industry and she is one of Lamoureux Associates’ most diverse designers.
VALERIE JONES, RID
Senior Project Manager

Valerie has nearly 20 years of design experience on a variety of project types, including restaurants, offices, schools and residences. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Houston, with a focus on Interior Design and Architecture, and became a Registered Interior Designer in Texas in 2010. Valerie is knowledgeable in all aspects of design, from space planning to finish selection, and also has extensive experience in art procurement and installation, a process she particularly loves. Valerie enjoys a challenge and approaches each project with excitement and innovation. 
CHELSEA ANDERSON
Senior Designer

Chelsea graduated from the University of Texas- San Antonio with a Bachelor degree of Science in Architecture, and has been with the Lamoureux team for over 3 years now.  Chelsea oversees our finish library and handles all aspects of the production process as well specializing in tenant area calculations.
LORI GUNN
Controller / VP of Operations

As Controller and Vice President of Operations at Lamoureux Associates, Ms. Gunn’s responsibilities include maintaining financial stability, working with the firm’s project managers to assure that projects stay on budget, and ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently.
GAIL JOHNSON
Registered Interior Designer

Gail Johnson is a registered Interior Designer with the state of Texas. She is also a long standing member of IIDA and NCIDQ. She attended the University of Paris majoring in Fine Arts and completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design degree at the University of Houston. She interned for Protzmann Design her last two years of college where she began her work in commercial interiors. She has been a practicing interior designer for 37 years and has completed numerous high end LAI commercial projects in the past several years.