HISTORY of HPA

The Timeline

1962
Charles Harper establishes an architectural practice in Wichita Falls, Texas

1982
Ralph Perkins joins the firm and the firm 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 majority stockholder and President

2006
HPA becomes certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) in the former state program

2014
C.W. Farris is recruited to join the firm as a Project Manager

2017
Ralph Perkins retires and becomes an Architect Emeritus

2020
C.W. Farris becomes a Licensed Architect

2020
HPA is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

2021
C.W. Farris becomes a Partner and is named Vice President