Principal
Jerry Foster
AIA
With more than 23 years of professional experience, Jerry Foster finds daily inspiration in the process of uniting project teams to create beautiful, high-functioning facilities. In his 17 years at ZGF, Jerry has proven himself an effective leader and project manager for healthcare and higher education clients, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, and the National Institute of Health. Jerry’s strength is in his ability to foster transparency and open communication among project teams, anticipating challenges before they arise, and guiding complex projects. Jerry’s experience has involved executing all project phases, from programming and conceptual studies through working drawings and construction administration, for projects ranging from hospital and cancer centers to clinical research facilities and academic and campus environments. A member of the American Institute of Architects, he earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.