TEAM

Our Team

PHILIP M. COLWELL, AIA, NCARB, RID

Architect, Design Principal

Philip is a Licensed Architect in the State of Texas with over 15 years of experience as well as a Registered Interior Designer. An NCARB certificate holder, he has completed more than $500 million of construction in 18 states, ranging from multifamily, senior living, office/commercial, mixed-use, and high-end residential projects.

As Architect and Design Principal at DC Texas, Philip practices in all phases of the architectural process from Schematic Design to Construction Administration. He received a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from Texas A&M University and a Master of Architecture degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. Philip sees architecture as service first and looks forward to serving all DC Texas Architecture clients.

Philip is a native Texan and a native Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, Mavericks, and Cowboys fan as well. He and his wife Stephanie have 3 girls, Evaline, Emersyn, and Ellington. They share a passion for architecture and love to travel and study other places and buildings. Together they are involved in their church and enjoy spending lots of time with extended family.

When not at work or spending time with his family, Philip loves to play his guitar and other musical instruments, enjoys playing pick-up basketball, and time playing with his Jack Russell terrier named Sadie.

CODY N. SKODA

Senior Project Coordinator

Cody has over 15 years of design and construction experience, ranging from high-end residential to commercial office buildings. He is dedicated to resolving design issues and meeting the goals of the client, following projects from concepts through construction documents and construction administration.

Outside the office, Cody enjoys traveling, being outdoors, seeing movies, and attending sporting events (especially Dallas Stars hockey). He and his wife Robin also enjoy life with their Yorkie Teddy.

DON MERCHANT

Senior Project Manager

Don has over 30 years of project management experience, with an emphasis on the construction administration phase providing overall project management services, scheduling, and accounting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Before joining the design and construction industry, Don spent time working in healthcare administration as well as the financial sector. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Texas at Arlington in 1990.

Don is a loyal Dallas Stars hockey fan who enjoys spending time with family, traveling (especially on cruise ships), visiting Frank Lloyd Wright designs, cooking, and Jazz music. He also enjoys spoiling his 80 lb Australian Shepherd mix, Babe.

Kate Kimbrell

Project Coordinator

Kate joined DC Texas Architecture in March of 2023. She graduated at the University of Texas at Arlington in May 2023 receiving a Bachelor in Architecture degree.

Kate likes to watch movies, play golf, travel and cheer on the Cowboys, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks and Longhorns!

BOBBY BROWN, M.ARCH

Project Coordinator

Bobby joined DC Texas Architecture in July of 2024. He received his Master of Architecture Degree from Texas Tech University in 2019 and has 4+ years of experience in commercial architecture. He was born and raised in Ellis County and is proud to practice architecture here. Outside of DC Texas, Bobby enjoys following Texas Tech and Dallas sports teams, golfing, and spending time with his family.

ARPIT AMARSEDA, M.ARCH

Architectural Associate

Arpit joined DC Texas Architecture in July of 2025. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Mumbai University in India, where he became a licensed architect and gained experience working at both an architecture and an interior design firm. He went on to earn his Master of Architecture with a concentration in Building Performance degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he also served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant for a year. His background includes work on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, with hands-on experience in steel and concrete construction. He also enjoys 3D modeling and rendering, making physical models, has worked with 3D printing, and is currently pursuing the path to licensure in the United States.

Outside of DC Texas, Arpit enjoys traveling, exploring good food, playing soccer, gaming, listening to good music and spending quality time with friends and family.