continuing to serve with purpose, stewardship, and care
The past year brought strategic change and meaningful growth, and the new year continues that trajectory for AMDG. We believe healthy organizations evolve with intentionality – honoring the leadership and relationships that have shaped our work and thoughtfully preparing for what lies ahead. With that in mind, we are pleased to share several updates that reflect both continuity and growth within our team.
An Evolution to our Design Team Structure
AMDG is re-embracing a studio-based model that will allow us to deliver an even higher level of service and excellence to our clients while also deepening our team, culture, and collaboration. This framework will increase continuity while preserving the flexibility to thoughtfully tailor teams around each project’s unique needs. We are deeply grateful to Brent Dykstra and Todd Palmer for their continued leadership and commitment to our new structure as Residential and Commercial Studio Leaders.
Christie Doty Named Interiors and Landscape Studio Leader
With more than a decade of experience and a passion for design excellence, Christie Doty has played an integral role in the growth of AMDG’s interior design services. In recognition of her outstanding leadership, project management talents, and professional accomplishments, Christie has been named Interiors and Landscape Studio Leader, while continuing to serve as Senior Interior Designer. Her expanded role reflects both her expertise and the firm’s continued investment in integrated design services.
Phil Lyzenga Returns as Commercial Studio Leader
We are pleased to welcome back Senior Architect Phil Lyzenga as a Commercial Studio Leader. Originally joining AMDG in 2019, Phil brings a collaborative spirit and a deep commitment to understanding client needs through empathy and active listening. His return strengthens our leadership team and reinforces our dedication to thoughtful, relationship-driven design within a studio-based model.
Mike Potoka Appointed Director of Operations
At the heart of AMDG’s ownership integration to The Stonewall Group, which began in August of 2025, Mike Potoka has served the firm with steadiness and adaptability, supporting the team across a range of operational and leadership roles. Mike has assumed the role of Director of Operations and Integrator, where he connects ideas, heads up our leadership team, incorporates improved processes and systems, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm.
Stacey Woods Appointed Director of Business Development
After nearly two years with AMDG, Stacey Woods has been appointed Director of Business Development. She brings a commitment to creating clarity of message to ensure goodness of fit for our clients. Her passion to cultivate strong internal and external relationships reinforces the mission and values that underpin and guide our work. With 25+ years of experience, Stacey brings insight, energy, and thoughtful leadership to AMDG’s leadership team.
Honoring Gina Paul’s Leadership and Legacy
After more than 30 years of service in the design industry, Senior Architect and Commercial Studio Leader, Gina Paul, will retire in March. We are deeply grateful for her seven-year tenure at our firm and for the wisdom, care, and creativity she has shared with our team. Gina has made AMDG a better place and has been a great champion and mentor of our team members. She has also applied her immense talents to many of our projects, leaving a legacy of excellent design work shaped by a client and mission-centric focus. While she will be missed, we celebrate her lasting contributions and wish her well as she enters this next chapter, filled with travel and time with family and friends.
Strengthening our Ability to Serve our Clients
We are excited to continue our growth and maturation as a studio within the family of the Stonewall Group in 2026. Behind the scenes, we continue to grow through their strategic support and enrichment. Being a member of this platform of elite regional design firms located throughout the country brings added resources and expertise that positions us to serve our clients even more effectively and amplify our work across every project.
As AMDG drives improvements in this new year, we do so with heartfelt appreciation for the relationships that have guided our journey, with trust in a leadership team prepared to steward our mission forward, and a keen focus on using our gifts and talents to serve others.
With deep gratitude,
Peter H. Baldwin, AIA, NCARB
President | AMDG Architects
