This award winning design architectural firm began in 1956 as Larry Edmondson & Associates, Inc., and has been in continuous operation since that time. After founder Larry Edmondson's death in 2017 his wife, Donna, brought in new partners and changed the name to Edmondson Reed and Associates, Inc. (ERA). Donna leads ERA Design & Architecture in its community outreach and business development initiatives. Her visionary leadership and passion for enduring relationships has ensured the successful creation of some of the firm’s more complex resort projects, and ground-up projects for a multitude of Native American tribes locally, regionally, and nationally. Donna’s integrity, good will and nurturing style expands awareness and knowledge of business practices and the value of design for clients, colleagues, collaborators and young professionals, resulting in projects that benefit communities and their visiting public. Donna is a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and her passion, respect and appreciation of Native culture is evident in her 45 plus years experience working with more than 60 tribal governments throughout the United States. She also holds a deep respect for all Indian beliefs, and is uniquely “tuned in” to the relevance of the various cultures. Donna oversees the firm’s vision and methodology and fosters the firm’s architectural and design legacy. Her passion for the design process and the development of project teams ensures outstanding service, creativity, quality and delivery on every project—now a hallmark of the firm’s culture and approach to design.