Brannyn McDougal

Brannyn brings over 20 years of professional experience in planning and land use, directing projects that range from helping rapidly changing communities plan for the future to the detailed planning and implementation of historic preservation initiatives. Her experience in both the public and private sectors provides her with a unique understanding of the roles that government, the private sector, and citizens play in shaping communities. 

Brannyn specializes in the interdisciplinary fields of comprehensive planning, development regulations, land use and development, and placemaking, with experience in both rural and urban settings. She understands the consultant’s as a listener, facilitator, and consensus builder.

Before founding Gray Planning in 2009, Brannyn held a variety of land development and urban planning roles in Georgia, Florida, and Texas, giving her a broad regional insight and a deep understanding of diverse regulatory and market environments.  

She began her career as a real estate development project manager, an experience that shaped her market-based, implementation-focused approach to planning. This foundation ensures that recommended strategies are realistic, actionable, and aligned with market conditions. This experience, coupled with her public and private-sector planning experience, gives her a unique perspective on land use and development from ‘both sides of the table’.   

education

• Master of Urban Planning – Texas A&M University

• Graduate Certificate, Historic Preservation – Texas A&M University

• Bachelor of Arts in History – Texas A&M University

Oklahoma Arts Council - Graduate, Leadership Arts Class V

Friends of Sea Rim State Park, Founding Board Member / President

Port Arthur Historical Society Board Member - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

United Way of Mid- and South-Jefferson County Investment Grant Appropriations Committee Member, 2016, 2017, 2018

Catherine Redfearn

Partners for Place and Gray Planning Studio have collaborated on numerous projects in Oklahoma and Texas.  

Partners for Place founder and princial, Catherine Redfearn has over 20 years of experience working with communities, nonprofits and regional cooperatives. Rather than “cookie cutter” solutions, Catherine’s focus is geared toward client needs bringing creative, dynamic, and unique results to every project. She specializes in placemaking,  land use planning, preservation, and marketing. She has worked on a variety of projects and brings a breadth and depth of experience with the overarching interest in helping communities build forward-thinking plans based on their unique character and assets.  

education

• Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia

• Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of Virginia

• Bachelor of Architectural History, University of Virginia

• Certified in Marketing and Graphic Design

Belmead on the James, Inc., Founding Board Member

Jami Dunsford

Jami has over 20 years of experience as a detail-oriented assistant and analyst. Working with governments, nonprofits, and private businesses, she has a unique perspective on how leveled policy affects community outcome. Jami's background includes data analysis with a focus on legislative analysis and writing. She has comprehensive experience drafting and editing publications, reports, and procedures. Jami has served as a Project Manager and Business Support Specialist in the private sector where she assisted in customer service, marketing, bookkeeping, and administrative tasks. She believes every task deserves attention and will assist both Brannyn and Catherine in day-to-day operations, client services, communication, and reporting. 

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders - Florida State University

• Certified Lean Six Sigma, Yellow Belt