HISTORY of HPA
The Timeline
Charles Harper establishes an architectural practice in Wichita Falls, Texas
1982
Ralph Perkins joins the firm and the name is changed to Harper Perkins Architects
1997
Glenda Ramsey joins the firm as a project architect
2004
Charles Harper takes on the role of consultant making Ralph Perkins and Glenda Ramsey primary owners
2006
Corporate restructuring makes Glenda Ramsey principal stockholder and President
2006
HPA becomes certified as an "Historically Underutilized Business" (HUB)
2014
C.W. Farris is recruited to join the firm as a project manager
2017
Ralph Perkins decides to become Architect Emeritas and retire from full time duties
2020
C.W. Farris attains Architects License, HPA is certified as "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" (DBE)
2021
C.W. Farris becomes partner and is named Vice President
