Delivering Dallas ISD’s Next Bond Program
A Dallas-based program management team with direct experience inside Dallas ISD, ready to deliver from day one.
Why LAN?
Dallas ISD’s upcoming bond program represents one of the largest capital investments in Texas. With multiple campus replacements, renovations, and active construction environments, successful delivery depends on more than planning — it requires teams who understand how the district operates.
Programs of this scale leave little room for delay, misalignment, or rework. The ability to move projects forward efficiently, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain continuity across campuses is critical.
Meet the Team
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Tim Strucely, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA
Tim Strucely is a registered architect with more than 40 years of experience, specializing in strategic planning, organizing, and implementing multi-project bond programs. He brings an owner’s perspective to LAN’s program management team and has directed bond programs for three public school districts, managing over $7.1 billion in projects. His expertise includes project budgeting, procurement, construction management, and oversight for large-scale K-12 capital programs.
Contact information: TDStrucely@lan-inc.com
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Qamar Haque
Qamar Haque is a Program Manager with over 25 years of experience managing K-12 bond programs and construction projects for six school districts. He brings an owner’s perspective to LAN’s program management team and is highly skilled in managing architects, contractors, and vendors across various construction delivery methods. His expertise includes leading major bond programs for districts such as Irving ISD, Duncanville ISD, Dallas ISD, and Fort Worth ISD, overseeing complex renovations and new construction projects valued in the hundreds of millions.
Contact information: QHaque@lan-inc.com
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Kevin Simon
Kevin Simon is a program manager with more than 25 years of experience in project management and architecture, focusing on K-12 educational facilities in North Texas. He has managed new construction and renovation projects for school districts, with project values ranging from $250,000 to $65 million, and has overseen major bond programs for Duncanville ISD, Irving ISD, and Dallas ISD. His expertise includes coordinating design firms, managing procurement, overseeing construction phase services, and ensuring successful project closeout for large-scale educational projects.
Contact information: KPSimon@lan-inc.com
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Angel Silva
Angel Silva is a Program Manager with 24 years of experience specializing in K-12 bond program management, bringing an owner’s perspective to LAN’s program management team. He has managed major renovation and construction projects for multiple Texas school districts, including Irving ISD, Duncanville ISD, and Dallas ISD, with expertise in coordinating design firms, procurement, construction services, schedule management, and project closeout. His responsibilities have included overseeing district-wide renovations, managing financial transactions, and ensuring successful delivery of complex educational facility projects.
Contact information: ALSilva@lan-inc.com
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Samantha Avila, PE
Samantha Avila, PE, is a program manager at LAN with extensive experience in project and program management for educational facilities. She oversees projects under the Irving ISD and Duncanville ISD 2023 Bond Programs, managing planning and construction phases to ensure delivery on schedule, within budget, and aligned with district goals. Avila holds both a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.
Contact information: SAAvila@lan-inc.com
Keeping Projects Moving Without Delays
Delivering a bond program requires more than schedule management. It requires understanding how projects move through district processes, how approvals are secured, and how permitting is managed at the municipal level.
LAN’s team has experience navigating Dallas ISD workflows and City of Dallas permitting requirements, helping reduce delays and maintain progress across all phases of delivery.
Familiar with City of Dallas permitting and submission processes
Experience coordinating approvals across multiple stakeholders
Proven ability to maintain schedule continuity
Getting It Right the First Time
Cost + Schedule Protection
Reduced change orders through early issue detection
Prevention of rework during construction
Improved schedule reliability through fewer disruptions
By identifying issues early, our team helps prevent costly changes during construction, protecting the schedule, budget, and long-term performance.
Technical Oversight
Independent design reviews at each phase
In-house architects and engineers embedded in the program team
Early identification of design conflicts and gaps
Constructability + Risk Reduction
Constructability reviews aligned with real-world field conditions
Early coordination between design and construction teams
Proactive identification of scope gaps before bid
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