Anthony Montalto is Chief Design Officer at HKS, guiding the firm’s global design vision, culture, and creative standards across disciplines. With extensive experience in architecture, urban design, and strategic innovation, he is known for translating big ideas into built work that is rigorous, expressive, and human-centered. At HKS, Anthony champions a design culture that balances creativity with performance, emphasizing research, collaboration, and clarity of intent. His leadership focuses on shaping places that respond to context, elevate everyday experience, and create lasting value for communities and clients alike.

As Managing Principal of the HKS Dallas Office, Ryan Schutt is focused on pushing the boundaries of design to help shape a better future and position HKS as the most influential firm in the industry. He is committed to building HKS Dallas into a connected, collaborative, and community-driven design studio—one that actively shapes the city through presence, innovation, and purpose. Ryan works closely with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, translating complex needs into clear, actionable design strategies that result in distinctive and innovative outcomes. His leadership blends strategic insight, design excellence, and strong client engagement. Beyond the studio, Ryan remains deeply connected to the Dallas community through his involvement with the Dallas Regional Chamber, the AIA Public Policy Committee, Downtown Dallas, Inc., and the Dallas Citizens Council.