MEET THE TEAM

MICHAEL WRAY

Owner and Founder

Michael is the Founder of MidCentury Communities and its subsidiary, MidCentury Design Studios. He graduated from the University of Texas, Austin School of Business, with his Bachelor's in Marketing and Finance. He is a 24-year real estate veteran experienced in commercial, multi-family, and residential development, site selection, and entitlements. Michael oversees the daily operations of MidCentury Design Studios, including rendered plan set development, structural engineering requests, and interior and exterior design selections.

LANDON PARKER

Director of Design Services

Attending two of Texas’ premier institutions during his college experience, Landon obtained his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. Following, he received his Master of Architecture and Master of Land & Property Development from Texas A&M. Post-graduation, he has designed and built various residential projects across the state, gaining first-hand experience in the field. He continues to express his passion as Director of MidCentury Design Studios, helping clients throughout the design process to create their perfect MidCentury home!

JORDAN TAYLOR

Associate Designer

Jordan received her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University, and following completion, earned her Master's Degree in Architecture. Post-graduation, she gained professional experience at a design firm, specializing in educational architecture. However, she never lost sight of her passion - residential design. Assisting with design services, she is enthusiastic to contribute to the future homes of families. Outside of work, Jordan is an ocean advocate, music enthusiast, and avid scuba diver. She loves spending time with her beloved dog, Pearl, her husband, and their friends and family. 

MARLAINA ALLEN

Associate Designer

Previously working under a local Austin Interior Designer, Marlaina has grown to learn the trade over years of experience. From assisting shoots for Austin Tribeza, to painting commercial murals and shopping locally for customers, her experience introduced her to the colorful design world. Marlaina is the youngest of 5 girls, Austin-born-and-raised, and on her days off, enjoys taking her dog to Zilker Park. 

ALEX WHITAKER

Director of Rendering Services

Alex received his Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Texas A&M University, with an emphasis in Environmental Design. He has had over 15 years of professional design experience and worked with many architects and urban developers over the years, such as Milosav Cekic, Darwin Harrison, Marley Porter, Moody Andrews, Steve Mouzon, Eric Moser, Jan Sotelo, Matt Bailey, and Brandon Easterling. Working alongside our founder and builder for several decades now, he currently works on plan sets and renderings for upcoming projects.