Our Team

David is a licensed architect and member of the Executive Team at BGW. As the Team Leader for Preliminary Design, he oversees a staff of designers that are skilled in conceptual design and master planning. David joined BGW in 2007 and earned his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Architecture from Judson University in Elgin, IL. He has worked with hundreds of churches and Christian schools across the U.S. and has a unique talent for guiding ministries through BGW’s collaborative charrette design process. David is adept at helping ministries to prioritize current and future expansion needs, cast their vision and build momentum with their constituents. He is registered with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

Licensed in AZ, AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, NC, NJ, OH, OR, TN, UT, VA, WA, WY, MT

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Email: dtyson@bgwservices.com

Don has one of the most extensive backgrounds in worship and performing arts architecture in the U.S. He has designed prominent facilities all across the country throughout his 42 year career and has been recognized with a number of awards for innovative and creative church design, including multiple WFX Solomon Awards for Best Church Architect, Best Church Design, Best Special Project and Best Digital Church. Don is also a recipient of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund Arts & Architecture Award for Best Liturgical Design.

Don specializes in helping ministries to cast their vision during the very earliest stages of the project through creative master planning and preliminary design concepts. One of his passions and areas of expertise is performing arts design and he has led a number of marquee projects that involve high-level theatrical and performing arts components throughout his career. Don has always emphasized the importance of maintaining a solid design approach in all budget environments by taking advantage of the free tools of architecture such as scale, proportion, texture, color, and form. He earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Utah in 1982 and formerly served as President of the American Institute of Architects for the State of Utah.

Licensed in AL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MI, NV, PA, SC, UT

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Email: dmahoney@bgwservices.com

Austin has led more than 100 design charrettes for BGW Architects and has assisted more than 250 ministries through the preliminary design process. He is uniquely skilled in guiding church administrators and ministry team leaders through the conceptual design stages and translating their God-given vision into tangible architectural designs. Austin is a graduate of Judson University in Elgin, IL, the only evangelical Christian university in the U.S. to offer a fully accredited professional architecture degree program. He brings a unique perspective to church design as an experienced ministry leader that has been involved in many areas of church leadership. Over the years, he has served as a small group leader, worship team member, and in 2014 he was ordained as a pastor, serving on the church leadership team and participating in church planting.

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Email: afredrickson@bgwservices.com

Aaron joined BGW in 2020 after earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and minor in Graphic Design from Judson University in Elgin, IL. He currently serves on the preliminary design team specializing in programing, planning, site and exterior design. Aaron also leads in the production of interior and exterior renderings and animations.

Born and raised in Central IL, he grew a passion for architecture through volunteer work with his church, Habitat for Humanity, and disaster relief organizations. In pursuit of architectural licensure, he hopes to use further education as a tool to better serve God’s people.

In his free time, Aaron serves on his church’s worship team, plays sports, and enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife Anna.

Email: afoster@bgwservices.com

Ryan joined BGW Architects in 2025 after completing both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at California Baptist University in Riverside, CA. He is currently part of the preliminary design team, where he focuses on developing documentation for existing site and floor plans, designing interior and exterior spaces, and producing high-quality renderings and animations.

Originally from the Bay Area, Ryan’s passion for the Church began early through his involvement on worship teams. He now seeks to integrate that passion with his architectural training, aiming to contribute meaningfully to ministry-focused design.

Email: rreimer@bgwservices.com

Ian received his certification in Architectural Design from the Ogden-Weber Technical College. His goal is to continue to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Architecture at the University of Utah and then a Masters Degree at the University of Michigan. He enjoys working as a team with the BGW staff members that he practically grew up around. In his free time, Ian enjoys doing Sketch-Up and expanding his knowledge within the architectural world. He has a passion for anything in the coding realm, including python, javascript, and Xcode and he also loves gourmet cooking and stunt kite flying.

Email: ifelix@bgwservices.com