EVANSVILLE, IN — Galloway & Company LLC, a national architecture and engineering firm based in Denver, Colorado, announces the acquisition of Hafer Inc., 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," Galloway Chief Executive Officer Dave Guetig said. "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 health care, 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," Hafer President Jeff Justice said. "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 will continue to operate from its current offices and remains focused on its clients, projects, and community relationships.