Meet our Design Team

Tim A. Garris, Partner, Design Manager - Tim founded Garris-Brantley in 1989 with a keen desire to provide high quality design/construction services to his community. Tim graduated in 1976 from Fayetteville Technical Institute where he majored in Architectural Design/Drafting. From 1976 to 1989, Tim learned the intricacies of the design profession while employed with Black & Veatch, Inc., Engineers, Architects (formerly Moore, Gardner & Associates). In his years at Garris-Brantley, Tim has designed many of our most notable projects including Thomas Residence, Burkart Residence, Teague Residence, Bartok Residence, Jugtown Cafe, and many others too numerous to mention.

Tim is a past president and of the Home Builders Association of Asheboro/Randolph County as well as Builder Member of the Year in 1997. Tim also volunteers for Habitat of Humanity of Randolph, Inc. serving on the Board of Directors and as Building Committee Chairman. In his spare time, Tim enjoys photography, computers, boating, flying, art, and traveling. Tim also has a private pilots license with an instrument rating. Tim lives with his wife Bert, and has three children, Dale, Chad, and Kathryn and two grandchildren, Trinity and Grayson.

Bob Riddle, Senior Designer - Our most experience design professional, Bobs design career spans forty years. After two years of service in the United States Armed Forces Bob attended and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1963 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Bob gained most of his experience working with notable firms such as J. Hyatt Hammond Associates, Architects, and J.H. Allen, Inc. General Contractor. Bob joined the Garris-Branltey team in 1998 bringing with him a wealth of talent and experience. Key projects are Deece Residence, Jennings Residence, and Frye Residence.

In his spare time Bob enjoys photography, golfing, swimming, reading, and travel.

Kim Farmer, Designer - Kim joined Garris-Brantley in 2002. Kim graduated in 1993 from Pitt Community College with an Associates Degree in Architectural Technology. Prior to coming to Garris-Brantley Kim gained valuable hands on design experience working with local Architects Mullinex and Cofer. Kim's design skills have proven to be a tremendous asset to our design team. Kim has worked on several of Garris-Brantley's newest projects including Rankin Residence, Turner Residence, Tot Hill Swimming Pool Facility, and Teague Residence. Kim is presently serving on the Board of Directors for the Asheboro/Randolph Home Builders Association.

In her spare time Kim enjoys spending time with her husband Dave and their five children.

Kim Luther, Interior Designer - Kim Luther, our newest design team member, is a native of Asheboro, recentley returning after living in Atlanta, Georgia for 25 years. Kim graduated from East Carolina University in 1983 with a Bachelors of Arts in Weaving and Textiles. While working as a flight attendant Kim returned to school and completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design at Brenau University in 1993. While traveling the world domestically and internationally, Kim freelanced designed a wide variety of projects. After leaving the airlines, Kim worked as kitchen designer and meeting planner. Kim has sold several of her own paintings. Her concept statement is to pull her world travel experiences togther to benifit a wide variety of her clients taste. As a design enthusiast, Kim loves all areas of design, fashion, the arts, and architecture.

Kim's true loves are her family, including 5 nieces and nephews, and her constant canine companion, Jack.

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