Our firm prides itself on its family culture, where our team is able to collaborate closely and bring our clients' ideas to fruition.  Whether we are working on a large commercial building or a home for one of our fellow Lake Charles natives, we provide superior designs for every project. Our goal at Randy M Goodloe, AIA APAC is to meet & exceed our clients' visions and streamline the entire design process by providing our well refined and matured experiences alongside our cutting edge technologies.

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Randy M. Goodloe, AIA
Randy M. Goodloe, AIA

PRESIDENT

Randy M. Goodloe has managed his firm, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, APAC (RMG), since 1991 and has helped it grow into a leader of architectural excellence in Southwest Louisiana. Mr. Goodloe is an expert at programming and refining the project’s purpose with a special talent in regard to space planning. He has an extensive background with similar building types and systems. Mr. Goodloe has unique and knowledgeable relationships with many of the public bodies in SWLA which proves beneficial during project development and execution. Areas of expertise include operations based programming and design, extensive educational facility design, and industrial office/support facilities. Mr. Goodloe has knowledge of local building specialties, contractors and environmental conditions.

Trenton Mays, AIA
Trenton Mays, AIA

ARCHITECT

Trenton is a SWLA native holding a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Master of Architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) with a world-renowned faculty that leads in reimagining the pedagogy of architecture. During his time in graduate school in Los Angeles, Trenton served as a Graduate Assistant. Following an additional two years of academic pursuit and one year of professional engagement, Trenton returned to Southwest Louisiana (SWLA). In 2019, he joined Randy M. Goodloe Architect, AIA, APAC, taking on the role of Project Designer. Trenton is dedicated to enhancing the built environment and resiliency of SWLA. With a diverse background in education and professional endeavors, Trenton brings a unique approach to design that blends unconventional creativity with a solid foundation in traditional architectural principles.

Amy Fontenot
Amy Fontenot

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Amy graduated in 1997 from Sowela Technical College with an Associate Degree in Drafting & Applied Technology. Amy studied 7 different fields of design – specializing in Architecture, and has extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and has been trained in the latest version of Revit software as well as many other programs. She has extensive knowledge of construction administration procedures and documentation. She has over 25 years of experience in the drafting industry and has been an employee since 1996.

Lauren Dodds, ASID
Lauren Dodds, ASID

PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN

Lauren graduated in May 2025 from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design. During her college career, she interned in Baton Rouge, where she gained experience in construction documents, rendering, and interior design. She also obtained multiple awards throughout her college career, including the Second Year Interior Design Award, the Phoebe Mathys Endowed Liberal Arts College Scholarship, and the Fourth Year Interior Design Award. She has extensive knowledge in Lumion, AutoCAD, various versions of Revit, and Adobe softwares including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Chris Goodloe
Chris Goodloe

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR

After completing the first 2 years of curriculum in Architecture School at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Christopher graduated from McNeese State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Management. Upon graduation, he began his professional career in Construction as an Owner’s Representative for Landry’s Development where he gained experience in many aspects of construction including vertical high-rise construction and marine construction. Prior to joining the Goodloe Architecture Team, he focused his time on estimating, procuring, and managing all aspects of construction projects. Christopher has worked on all sides of the Construction industry performing roles as an owner, designer, and builder. This experience has given Christopher a wealth of knowledge and understanding when it comes to the construction realm.

CRYSTAL CASTO
CRYSTAL CASTO

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Crystal is an Administrative Manager who joined Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, APAC (RMG) in 2014 after moving to Louisiana from Texas. She attended Austin Community College in Austin, TX from 2003-2005. She offers exceptional communication and organizational skills to bring a remarkable change in the overall efficiency of the office.

725 Kirby St. Lake Charles, LA 70601

Phone:  337.436.3036     Fax: 337.436.3773

Inquiries: Amy@goodarch.com