Who We Are

Design with Purpose

Since 1890, Farnsworth Group has evolved alongside the communities we serve. Our full‑service design team of engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists brings together generations of experience with a forward‑thinking mindset, delivering work that’s designed to last.

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Mission

Farnsworth Group's team of experts will champion our clients' successes, advance our communities, and embrace the challenges of a changing world.

Vision

Farnsworth Group will be known as the firm that imagines the future, makes clients successful, and creates what lasts.

Core Values

Integrity / Loyalty / Fairness / Excellence

How We Work

Full-Service Design Firm

We bring architecture, engineering, and technical expertise together under one roof to deliver seamless coordination, and better project outcomes.

Helping Clients See What's Next

Successful projects require more than solving today's challenges. By bringing diverse perspectives together, we help clients anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions with confidence.

Accelerated Scheduling Through Collaboration

With multidisciplinary experts working together in real time, we reduce handoffs, streamline decision-making, and help keep projects moving forward.

Relationships Beyond the Project

By focusing on relationships as much as results, we become a lasting resource for our clients, providing support and guidance long after the ribbon is cut.

Testimonials

For more than a century, Farnsworth Group has been built on trust. Trust in our people, trust with our clients, and trust in the work we deliver. Our responsibility is to honor that legacy while continuing to evolve, so what we create today remains meaningful for generations to come.

Karen Jensen, PE

Karen Jensen, PE

President & CEO

Our success has always come from relationships. Listening first, collaborating openly, and building partnerships that last. When we understand our clients’ goals and work as one team, better outcomes naturally follow.

Mike Wolf, PE

Mike Wolf, PE

Vice President

Great design starts with great people. At Farnsworth Group, we challenge each other to think thoughtfully, and create places that truly serve the people who use them.

Jeff Chermely, AIA

Jeff Chermely, AIA

Principal, Architecture

Our History

Our history reflects growth guided by our clients and the needs they entrusted us to solve. Over time, we expanded our services intentionally, building a full‑service firm designed to support projects from concept to completion.

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1890

Farnsworth Group was founded as a land surveying firm, providing services to communities across central Illinois. This early work established a commitment to serving municipal and community needs that continues today.

1914
1914

The firm became Folsom & Taylor through a new partnership that expanded engineering services. This marked an early step in broadening technical capabilities.

1955
1955

The firm became Farnsworth & Wylie, entering a period of stability and growth. This era helped shape the foundation of today’s organization.

1991
1991

Architectural services were added to meet changing market demands. This expansion established Farnsworth Group as a multidisciplinary design firm.

1996
1996

The firm expanded west through strategic acquisitions. This growth established a presence in Missouri and Colorado.

2000
2000

Farnsworth & Wylie merged with Dorgan Associates, adding commissioning expertise. The firm adopted the name Farnsworth Group, Inc. to reflect a unified company identity.

Today
Today

With more than 130 years of experience, Farnsworth Group continues to evolve as an employee‑owned firm. The company remains focused on serving communities through integrated design services.