Architecture and Engineering Firm Galloway Acquires Indiana-based Hafer

DENVER, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Galloway & Company, LLC ("Galloway"), a national architecture and engineering firm based in Denver, announced today the acquisition of Hafer Inc. ("Hafer"), a 70-person architecture, interior design, and MEP engineering firm headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.

"Hafer has built an exceptional legacy through creative, quality-driven design, strong client relationships, and a deep commitment to the communities it serves," said Galloway Chief Executive Officer Dave Guetig. "This partnership brings together two organizations with aligned cultures and complementary capabilities, creating expanded opportunities for our people, clients, and the communities we serve." 

Founded in 1978, Hafer is a multidisciplinary design firm with offices in Evansville, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; Owensboro, Kentucky; and Carbondale, Illinois. The firm provides architecture, interior design, MEP engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and sustainable design services. Hafer's portfolio includes healthcare, civic, corporate, higher education, K–12 education, religious, retail, restaurant, library, and aquatics projects.

"Joining Galloway is a powerful opportunity to build on the legacy our team has created," said Hafer President Jeff Justice. "We were intentional about finding a partner that shares our values, culture, and vision for the future. Galloway gives our employees greater resources, broader opportunities for collaboration and career growth, and expanded capabilities to serve our clients while preserving the close-knit, community-focused culture that defines Hafer."

Hafer has spent more than four decades creating thoughtful environments centered on the human experience. The firm's work reflects a collaborative, client-focused approach and a commitment to designing spaces that create positive outcomes for the people and communities they serve. Hafer will continue to operate from its current offices and remains focused on the clients, projects, and community relationships that have contributed to its longstanding reputation.

The acquisition of Hafer supports Galloway's long-term strategy in partnership with ARA Services Partners and Kelso & Company.

About Galloway
Founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1982, Galloway has grown to 530 professionals across 21 offices and 13 states. Galloway is licensed in all 50 states and offers clients major architecture and engineering design services across 14 in-house disciplines, enabling a collaborative and well-coordinated design process. Galloway ranks 288 on the Engineering News Report (ENR) Top 500, having climbed 102 positions in the past five years.

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