OUR TEAM

 

Our team is intentionally small, highly experienced, and built for seamless collaboration. It’s rare in this industry to find a group where design, operations, and execution truly work side by side — not in silos. That same collaborative approach extends to our trusted trade partners, many of whom we’ve worked with for over a decade. Together, we Collaborate, Create, and Construct — all while Partnering In Your Vision.

Brad Foudray, Co-Founder –

Chief Instigator & Partner Relations

An Arizona native, Brad grew up in the Phoenix construction scene — literally. From trench work on his father’s plumbing crews to overseeing multi-million-dollar medical builds, he’s seen every side of the industry. Most recently a VP of Design and Construction for a multi-state developer, Brad left the corporate world to co-found By Design Collaborative and get back to what he loves: designing meaningful homes for real people.

As Chief Instigator & Partner Relations, Brad brings vision, experience, and a bit of rebellion to every project. He thrives in big ideas, bold moves, and finding elegant ways to blow up the status quo. Equal parts strategic thinker, relationship builder, and comic relief, Brad leads the charge in cultivating trusted partnerships — with clients, trades, and the broader design-build community. 

Surrounded by women at home — five daughters, a growing crew of grandkids, and one opinionated 7-pound dog — Brad likes to think that’s why he’s so good with design. And if you ever run out of things to talk about, just ask him about his appearance in a 2005 calendar. He’s Mr. December. He’ll pretend to be embarrassed, but he’s absolutely not.

Briana Foudray, Co-Founder –

Director of Design Flow & Operations

Briana has a rare ability to see both the big picture and the fine details — often at the same time. With a background spanning human resources, business consulting, strategic advisory, and interior design, she brings structure, clarity, and creativity to every project.

As the youngest Regional Operations Manager at her former national firm and a key leader at a successful Scottsdale-based design company, Briana’s track record speaks for itself. At By Design Collaborative, she leads with intention — guiding both the process and the people. Her role is equal parts design leadership, operational oversight, and forward momentum. She keeps the team aligned, the details sharp, and the entire project pipeline running smoothly from start to finish.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Briana still heads to Northern Arizona when she needs to recharge under the pines. She sits on several nonprofit boards and is deeply committed to meaningful work and even more meaningful relationships. At home, she and Brad host Sunday dinners with their growing, female-dominated family — where the kids are nearly grown and the grandkids call her Mimi. (Brad’s Papi, and yes, it’s a whole thing.)

Andy Schwalenberg –

Design Integration & Field Ops

Andy’s multidisciplinary background—spanning custom home design, industrial fabrication, graphic arts, and interactive digital environments—brings a fresh perspective to every project. With experience that includes working in game development for a major entertainment company, he blends creative thinking with technical precision. Now focused on design integration and field operations, Andy plays a critical role in bridging the gap between concept and execution. His expertise in computer-aided design, deep understanding of spatial flow, and meticulous attention to detail make him a driving force in turning ideas into beautifully built environments.

Andy lives with his wife Ella (a statuesque blonde who, by all accounts, is admittedly out of his league), a full-size poodle with a passion for questionable haircuts, and a very large boa constrictor. He insists the snake adds character. The jury’s still out.

Beki Hardwick –

Design Center & Ops Support

All the Things Coordinator

With 25 years of experience in management and event coordination — plus a decade in banking and lending — Beki plays a critical behind-the-scenes role across the design center and day-to-day operations. She keeps material selections and pricing up to date, manages vendor details, and plans every event the team shows up to like it magically happened. (Spoiler: it didn’t. It was Beki.)

Outside of work, she runs her own charcuterie business (Grazing in Glory), tends to an ever-growing collection of houseplants, and spends time with her husband, three kids, and golden retreiver. She’s also earned the not-so-secret nickname around here: the Brad Whisperer.