Susan Gantt, AIA, LEED AP is Senior Vice President and a Principal of Architects Design Group. Susan has over 35 years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech. Also worth noting, Susan Gantt is a registered architect, a LEED-accredited professional, and a licensed general contractor. Prior to joining ADG, Susan and her husband owned a successful architectural firm, The Gantt Partnership / Architects.
As a Design Studio Director, Susan Gantt manages programming, master planning, and design. She also often serves as the Project Architect on our public safety, law enforcement, communications / dispatch, fire, training, and civic projects. Susan works with the project team to establish program and design strategies that are easily implemented. She understands the importance of clearly communicating the security, survivability, and sustainability goals to all project stakeholders involved within the project.
Also noteworthy, Susan is certified by the National Disaster Preparedness Center as an instructor on FEMA-based building design guidelines. Susan has lectured at the National Hurricane Conference and the IAEM Conference, to name a few. She is an active APCO member and lectures at the Firehouse Station Design Conference. Additionally, Susan regularly speaks at educational seminars related to the planning and design of public safety facilities. She is also a member of several community action committees including the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the City of Orlando Municipal Planning Board.
