John Cantu Tapped to Lead Interior Design Practice for Nationally Ranked AEC Firm
ATLANTA – Feb. 9, 2026 – BRPH, a nationally ranked architecture, engineering and construction firm headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., has named John Cantu national practice leader of interior design. Based in BRPH’s Atlanta office, Cantu will lead the strategic and operational development of the practice while supporting existing and new clients across markets.
“John’s depth of experience and collaborative leadership style make him an excellent fit for this role,” said Marti Watts, president of architecture & engineering at BRPH. “As BRPH grows its interior design services nationally, his ability to align design excellence with operational rigor will be critical to delivering exceptional vision and value for our clients.”
Cantu brings 28 years of interior design experience, including senior roles at Gensler and CBRE Design Collective, where he served as a design director delivering complex workplace projects. His background spans project management, design leadership and technical expertise, providing a strong foundation for leading a national practice.
“My career has prepared me to approach this role holistically,” Cantu said. “Bringing a people-centered design focus that emphasizes flexibility, emotional intelligence and inclusivity, allows us to better support our teams and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.”
As national practice leader, Cantu will lead and oversee the interior design practice, including improving operational efficiencies, delivering high quality projects and supporting scalable growth. He is also committed to mentoring and developing design talent across the firm. “I’m excited to support the next generation of designers and help foster an environment where new ideas and innovation can thrive,” Cantu said.
As part of this leadership transition, Cristi Moore will focus on her role as chief design and creative leader, continuing to guide BRPH’s overall design vision and creative strategy firmwide. This appointment reinforces BRPH’s commitment to design excellence and positions the firm to support clients with integrated, high-performing interior design solutions nationwide.
Cantu holds an NCIDQ certification from the Council for Interior Design Qualification. He earned a Master of Architecture from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida.
ABOUT BRPH – BRPH is a technically focused, creative AEC firm dedicated to solving clients’ most challenging problems through architecture, engineering, design, interior design, construction and mission solutions. The firm partners with mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment and hospitality markets to plan, design, manage and construct facilities and solutions that get the job done – beautifully and intelligently. Founded in 1964 to support the U.S. space program, BRPH is consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms and has completed a wide range of projects across the United States and throughout the world. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, BRPH operates regional offices in Jacksonville, Orlando and Boca Raton, Florida; Atlanta; Charleston, South Carolina; Denver; Huntsville, Alabama; Seattle; Phoenix; Santa Barbara and Palmdale, California. For more information, visit brph.com.
