LEADERSHIP
PRINCIPAL
JOHN WOMBLE, AIA NCARB
John Womble founded Design Balance, Inc. in 2019. He is a registered architect with over twenty years of professional and volunteer leadership experience. His focus for the past ten years has been in the multifamily sector, but his portfolio also includes mixed-use, education, corporate, religious, commercial, municipal, and high-end residential project types. John has served as Chairman of Rockwall’s Architectural Review Board, and is currently the Vice Chairman of Rockwall’s Planning & Zoning Commission. He graduated with Honors from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. John is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and is licensed to practice Architecture in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, & Utah.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS | DIRECTORS
EDUARDO BALDERRAMA, AIA NCARB
Eduardo Balderrama joined Design Balance in 2021. With more than 10 years of professional experience, his expertise ranges from initial schematic design and planning through construction administration. Eduardo graduated from Texas Tech University with a Masters of Architecture, and relocated shortly thereafter to Dallas, Texas to begin his career in a new market. He has worked on a variety of project types throughout the years including multifamily, senior living, single family residential, and commercial projects. His passions for technology and architecture have helped establish the digital infrastructure and building information modeling protocols for the company’s success. Eduardo is a registered Architect licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
TYLER CINI, AIA NCARB
Tyler Cini joined Design Balance in 2023 with a penchant for collaboration and developing culture. For more than the last decade he has primarily concentrated on multifamily residential projects, gathering significant expertise and leading a studio in that product type. Over a 15 year career he’s also worked on mixed-use, corporate, restaurant, retail and other commercial projects. Tyler graduated with Distinction from the University of Kansas with a Master of Architecture. He volunteered with NCARB for several years writing items for the Construction & Evaluation exam, and is currently the Exam Coordinator for the Project Development & Documentation exam. Tyler is a 2018 graduate of the AIA Dallas Emerging Leaders Program, and is a registered Architect licensed in Texas, Arizona, Georgia & Florida.
ANDREW FASTLE, RA LEED AP BD + C
Andrew Fastle joined Design Balance in 2021. He brings 14 years of experience working on a vast range of project types, bringing experience in design, project management and practice management to the firm. Project experience includes multifamily residential, office, liturgical, educational, and single family residential as well as remodels of various sizes. He has been instrumental in establishing quality control standards and construction details for the office. Andrew is currently serving on the NCARB Experience Committee, which oversees the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). He is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he majored in Architecture, is a licensed drone pilot, and is a registered Architect licensed to practice in Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.
GINGER WOMBLE
Ginger Womble joined Design Balance in 2020. She spent over eight years at McKinsey & Company in client development for the Marketing and Sales sector with a focus on pricing and promotions. After McKinsey she was on the ground floor of a tech start-up in the real estate industry. Ginger has her bachelor's degree in political science, an MBA from Southern Methodist University and is a licensed Realtor. She serves on the board at Rush Creek Yacht Club as the M15 fleet rep where her family sails. In the past, she has served as Chairman of the Rockwall Art in Public Spaces Committee as well as serving on the advisory council for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas. Most importantly she is a mom of two boys and enjoys facilitating their passions in sailing, music, lacrosse and RC racing.