Joy Godvin
Joy brings more than 15 years of client-focused experience in strategic growth, financial advisory, and leadership to her role at Ralston. She began her career in financial services at Goldman Sachs, where she built trusted relationships across wealth management, institutional initiatives, and business development. This foundation sharpened her ability to guide clients through complex decisions with clarity and care, skills that now shape her approach to residential design and construction.
Her transition into design was inspired by her own family’s home-building journey, where she witnessed firsthand that the success of a project depends on more than design excellence. She learned that an exceptional client experience that is rooted in trust, connection, and genuine understanding is what truly makes a home-building partnership successful. This understanding ignited her passion for design, reinforcing her belief that the journey to create a home should be as rewarding and meaningful as the final result.
At Ralston, Joy leads with this philosophy, working closely with clients and the team to create a seamless journey from the first conversation through project completion and beyond. She ensures that every step reflects not only the firm’s design vision but also the unique needs, lifestyle, and values of the families they serve.
Joy’s personal approach is one of collaboration and care, taking the time to truly understand each family’s desires and aspirations, making every project a shared experience.
Based in Dallas and shaped by a diverse upbringing near beaches, mountains, the Midwest, and for the past decade-plus in Texas, Joy brings both local insight and a national perspective to her role. Her wide-ranging background informs her understanding of different client priorities and expectations, allowing her to connect with families in a way that feels both personal and intuitive. She embodies Ralston’s belief that architecture is ultimately about building lasting relationships and delivering homes that reflect the distinct identity of each family that calls these homes their own.