Ryan Faust

Ryan, as Managing Principal, places a significant emphasis on growth through reputation. He is involved in overall company strategic growth initiatives ensuring the BUF Studio team delivers on the core values set forth in the company vision. He focuses on team building, employee engagement, growth, and cross-office collaboration to support his priorities around the company’s core values. He is also involved in or will make himself available for, critical project moments, ensuring that employees and clients are supported for the success of their projects. Throughout his career, Ryan has involved himself in multiple organizations. Ryan contributed to making YAF (Young Architects Forum) what it is today by joining the YAF Springfield MO Steering Committee at the beginning of his career. Ryan was previously an AIA (American Institute of Architects) Springfield Board member and an AIA Missouri Board member. Ryan is on The Children’s Safety Center of Washington County (CSC) Dream Big Gala committee, which supports the annual Gala for the Center to raise operating funds for children in need. He is a member of the Fund Development Committee that aims at a capital campaign to provide a new facility for the CSC to better serve those children in need. Ryan has had many achievements throughout his career; he was honored to be in GO Magazine 20 under 30 and NWA Business Journal 40 under 40.