Dean Strombom, A.I.A., a principal in Gensler’s Houston office for over 27 years, leads a studio dedicated to integrated design solutions for a broad spectrum of clients seeking fresh ideas. His education and work experience in psychology and sociology prior to changing careers has given Dean a unique perspective, serving him well in evaluating client needs and leading high performance, collaborative design teams. Focusing on workplace design as it relates to each client’s business strategy and corporate culture, Mr. Strombom has delivered effective work environments in many market sectors including energy, legal, professional services, technology and financial. An active member of CoreNet, NAIOP, ULI and the AIA, Dean has been a featured speaker at numerous design and facility management forums, promoting innovation and purpose driven design.