John Mayfield, MBA

Trustee | Waco, Texas

John Mayfield has been practicing architecture in Texas for over two decades. As an architect, his specialization is in the design of stylistically eclectic traditional houses that evoke an aesthetic sense of comfortable, approachable, tradition-based design. Many of his projects convey a certain provincial quality, the patina of age and the impression of another era. His firm has completed a number of retail interiors, as well. His projects have been constructed in numerous Texas cities, and as well, a large number of projects have been built along the East coast in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Florida. Many of his projects and writings have been featured in magazines, such as “House and Garden,” “Elle Décor,” and “Architectural Digest.” Additionally, his work has been published in numerous books and regional publications. He also has designed gardens and furnished interiors in conjunction with his residential projects.

John earned a bachelor’s degree in art history at Davidson College, North Carolina. This was followed by studies at the Victorian Society of England Architectural Summer School in London. Later, he earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. John is also a member of the American Institute of Architects.

As a dedicated community servant, John also serves on the Board of Directors for the Heritage Society of Austin, Pioneer Farms Living History Museum, and the Texas Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. He is currently based in Waco.