Shawn L Ruddy

Arriving at GGA in 2007, Shawn has played a major role in building and shaping the firm to its current state; Shawn takes pride in the years of mentoring and growth that have occurred over his tenure and works tirelessly to ensure the firm’s high standards. Having overseen millions of square feet of construction, he plays a unique role within the firm in bridging the gap between design and implementation. With over three decades of experience, Shawn leverages his wealth of construction knowledge to translate GGA’s technical documentation into built form, ensuring design-build excellence from concept to completion.

Prior to joining GGA, Shawn worked at Perkins + Will Architects, where he advanced to become one of the firm’s technical directors, running their K-12 and higher education studio for over seven years. Shawn also worked previously for the Lessard Group in Washington D.C., where he designed and managed a wide range of commercial, retail and residential projects. He received a Bachelor of Architecture and Planning from the Catholic University of America. Shawn is a Managing Partner and the firm’s Technical Director.