American Society of Landscape Architects, Illinois Chapter

Greg Stevens, ASLA
President
630.897.0516
president@il-asla.org

Greg Stevens, ASLA, is Senior Park Planner with the Fox Valley Park District, located in Aurora, Illinois. Prior to working with the park district, he was vice president of the Lannert Group. Greg attended Purdue University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture 1981 and a Master of Science degree in Transportation and Urban Engineering in 1983. He is also a licensed landscape architect in both Illinois and Texas. Throughout his professional career, Greg has partnered on nationally recognized, award-winning projects. Between 1993 and 2003 he served on the Events and Education Committees for the ILASLA. He presently serves as an alumni advisor to the Landscape Architecture Department at Purdue University. Greg is co-chairman of the Share Angel Garden Committee at Good Samaritan Hospital where he was awarded the Illinois ASLA Community Service Award for his donated design services and construction management of a healing garden remembering infants lost to miscarriage, still birth and neo-natal death, which includes two children of his own. Originally from Indianapolis, Greg moved to the Chicago area in 1986 and has lived in Homer Glen for the past 9 years where he has served on the Environment and Open Space Task Force helping guide the village’s planning efforts as it moved towards incorporation.

Amy Olson, ASLA
President Elect
presidentelect@il-asla.org

Amy Olson, ASLA, is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and a graduate of the University of Illinois with a Masters of Fine Arts in Landscape Architecture. She is a licensed Landscape Architect in the State of Illinois, CLARB certified (Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board), and an Arborist, receiving her certification through ISA in 2008. Amy moved to Illinois in 1991 and has lived in Chicago and suburbs for just over 15 years. She has consulted and worked both in the private sector and public sector in Landscape Architecture and project management. For ten years, she worked at Moore Landscapes, Inc. (a commercial landscape maintenance and construction company) where she was a landscape architect and project manager. More recently she worked as Project Director for Design Fee Services at Mariani Landscape (a residential and commercial design- build-maintenance company). Amy currently works for Christy Webber Landscapes. Amy also serves as a commissioner for the Village of Glenview Appearance Commission, where they review signage, landscape, and building projects within the Village; they are currently reviewing and updating the Village Code. From 2003-2005, Amy served on the Executive Committee as Secretary for the Illinois Chapter. Prior to her term, she had organized a professional design charette and professional jury for the Chapter with the City of Evanston, Illinois.

Erin Fiegel, ASLA
Past President
630.961.1787
pastpresident@il-asla.org

Erin Fiegel, ASLA, is a Senior Associate with Hitchcock Design Group. She received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois in 2001. Since joining Hitchcock Design Group, she has worked in both their Urban Design and Recreation Studios, working on such notable and award winning projects as The Morton Arboretum Children's Garden, Neenah Waterfront Master Plan, Roosevelt Park Educational Signage, and Techny Prairie Park. Erin now works in the Marketing Studio overseeing collateral resources, advertising, photography, website, and awards preparation. She has previously served the ILASLA Chapter as Awards Chair from 2003-2005, and Internal Communications Chair in 2007.

Keven Graham , ASLA
Trustee
630.668.3788
trustee@il-asla.org

Keven Graham, ASLA, is a Principal with Planning Resources Inc. in Wheaton. Keven received his Associates degree in Architectural Construction Technologies from Illinois Central College and his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Iowa State University. A registered landscape architect in Illinois and Iowa, he has served the Illinois Chapter of ASLA in numerous positions, including President. Keven is the 2008 recipient the Iowa State University Design Achievement Award for Landscape Architecture. He is also one of the founding officers of the ASLA Sustainable Design & Development professional practice network and continues to work with the development of the Sustainable Sites Initiative. He has donated his time in the promotion of this highly important tool and the promotion of the profession. Keven has a thorough understanding of ASLA, it governance and staff that will allow him to advance key issues and objectives of the Illinois Chapter and its members to the society.

Tony Quinn, ASLA
Treasurer
773.826.9091
treasurer@il-asla.org

Tony Quinn, ASLA, is a partner with Culliton Quinn Landscape Architecture Workshop in Chicago. He received an Associates degree in Architecture from Illinois Central College in 1991 and a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois in 1994. Tony is a licensed Landscape Architect in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan and is CLARB certified. He is a member of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and is currently seeking certification on rooftop design, engineering, and conservation technologies. Since Culliton Quinn’s inception in 2004, Tony has partnered on projects located from the East coast to the Midwest, including high-end residential design, historic landscape preservation, recreational design, and urban design. As Treasurer, he manages all accounts of income from Chapter sponsored events and publications, to the expenses of the Marketing Committee and legislative efforts for the state licensure Practice Act in Springfield. Tony looks forward to collaborating with the Executive Committee to creatively develop new goals to bring the growing profession into an ever-increasing level of public awareness.

Alan Watkins, ASLA
Secretary
708.720.4100
secretary@il-asla.org

Alan Watkins, ASLA, is an account representative with Clarence Davids & Company. He received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005. His responsibilities at Clarence Davids & Company entail sales, estimating, project and account management, and pursuing new clients. During his time at the University of Illinois, Alan served as President of the Student Chapter of ASLA for two years. He helped to create numerous incentives for students to join ASLA, resulting in increased membership.

Dean MacMorris, ASLA
Fellowship Chair
630.627.1111
fellowship@il-asla.org

Dean MacMorris, ASLA, has been the Vice President of Night Light, Inc. for more than 8 years. Night Light is a unique, top quality, full service landscape illumination company. Dean has a degree in landscape architecture, ornamental horticulture and is a registered landscape architect in the state of Illinois. He has more than 15 years experience in the landscape industry as a project manager and sales & marketing manager for Mariani Landscape, Tecza Environmental Group, and The Brickman Group. Dean has been privileged to be a speaker at Mid Am Horticultural Trade Show, The University of Illinois, Morton Arboretum, Purdue University, Illinois Turfgrass Foundation and the Bartlett Tree Experts Symposium. Dean is an active member and sponsor of: Illinois Landscape Contractors Association, Landscape Design Association, American Institute of Architects , Building Owners and Managers Association, and the Past Chairman of the Plato Township Planning Commission. Dean has many articles published in Chicagoland Gardening, American Nurseryman’s Magazine, Office & Commercial Real Estate Magazine, Landscape Contractor Magazine and The Landscape Buyer Magazine.

Maelo Maldonado , ASLA
External Communications Chair
ext-communications@il-asla.org

Maelo Maldonado, ASLA, is currently an associate with Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects and has been practicing landscape architecture since 1996. He received his Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Maelo is involved in all aspects of the projects, from planning, design development, documentation, permitting, and construction observation. Early in his career, he had a strong focus in park and recreation, but since joining Hoerr Schaudt, as a member of the Commercial Team, he has been able to broaden his horizons with campus master planning, high end residential, parks, and private and commercial roof gardens, both domestic and international work in nature. Maelo has been involved with ILASLA since 1998, as a member of the Awards Committee, which he chaired for two years. He is currently an instructor at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, focusing in expanding the use of CAD as a tool of design in the green industry and has been guest lecturer at Northwestern University Landscape Design Program. As External Communications Chair, he manages all chapter external communications like Elevation and Folio which are distributed, both in the private and public sector, all over the country.

Susan Sevcik, ASLA
Awards Chair
awards@il-asla.org

Susan Sevcik, Associate ASLA, received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and graduate certification in Geographic Information Systems from Iowa State University. Susan has worked on a variety of projects ranging from small commercial buildings to large scale residential design and is regularly involved in the project from conceptual design through implementation. For the past several years, Susan has been a part of the Illinois ASLA Awards Committee, helping to organize the annual awards banquet, Celebration.

Jennifer Thompson, ASLA
Education Chair
773.380.7953
education@il-asla.org

Jennifer Thompson, ASLA, received her Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture with minors in City and Regional Planning and Art History from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a student, she was involved with the Ohio chapter of ASLA and has been involved with the ILASLA since 2006. Jennifer has served as a member of the Awards Committee and was recently appointed Education Chair. Currently, she works as a landscape architect and land planning coordinator at HDR in Chicago.

Brad McCauley, ASLA
Internal Communications Chair
int-communication@il-asla.org

Brad McCauley, Associate ASLA, is an associate landscape designer at Site Design Group, Ltd.. He is responsible for completing tasks at all levels of the design process, ensuring a successful and timely project completion and construction. Projects include streetscape design, residential design, urban parks, playgrounds, open space design in both the public and private sectors, and projects seeking LEED certification. Brad joined the firm after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture in the spring of 2007. Brad has a special interest in sustainable design practices, accessibility, urban design, and planning. Brad is currently studying for LEED accreditation and the LARE and is also enrolled in CDT courses to prepare for the CSI exam.

Internal Communications Sub-Committee Chairs:
Laura Schraw, ASLA
Membership/Student Outreach Coordinator
membership@il-asla.org

Laura Schraw, ASLA, received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences both from the University of Illinois. She works for the United City of Yorkville as their City Park Designer in the Community Development Department. Involved during college with the student chapter, Laura has continued her dedication to ILASLA by helping with membership since 2002.

Maria Sovan, Associate ASLA
Dispatch Editor
newsletter@il-asla.org

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Sharon Dickson, ASLA
Webmaster
info@il-asla.org

Sharon Dickson, ASLA, graduated with a Bachelor in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently the Director of Design for Pugsley & La Haie, Ltd., a design-build firm located in Lake Zurich, IL. Sharon is a licensed Landscape Architect in the State of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, and is also CLARB certified (Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board). She most recently served four years on the ILASLA Executive Committee as Treasurer.

Heath Wright, ASLA
Public Service Chair
815.254.0091
public-service@il-asla.org

Heath Wright, ASLA, is a partner at Upland Design Ltd., in Plainfield. He earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois in 1992. Heath is a licensed landscape architect in the States of Illinois and Michigan. His landscape architecture work has been centered on public parks, forest preserves and recreation for the past 15 years, working for both public agencies and now as a principal at Upland Design. He has served on the Village of Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission since its inception in 2005. Additionally, he has volunteered with ILASLA as a publication editor and is currently assisting with the licensure efforts. He looks forward to continuing his commitment to the Chapter.

Terry Ryan, FASLA
Marketing Committee Chair
312.664.3217
marketing@il-asla.org

Terry Ryan, FASLA, is the Marketing Committee Chair for the Chapter, facilitating the committee and the approval of Marketing Committee Grant Applications. Terry has been a member of the Illinois Chapter Marketing Committee since its inception in 2005.

Terry is a graduate of the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Landscape Architecture. While in California, Terry worked in Los Angeles for Donald M. Roberts and Warren E. Lauesen & Associates practicing deluxe residential design. Then in 1979, Terry moved to Chicago and joined the firm, then B. Jacobs & Associates, becoming a partner of Jacobs/Ryan Associates in 1982. Her work has included a wide variety of project types, including civic, governmental, campus, schools, corporate, commercial and residential projects. In recognition of her works, Terry was named a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects in 1997. She is a member of Chicago Women in Architecture, is the 2009 Trustee Representative to the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF), was appointed by Governor James Thompson to the first Illinois Landscape Architects Board (serving as Board Chair from 1995-1996), was an Illinois Delegate at the CLARB Annual Meeting in 1992 and 1995, and was the Editorial Advisory Committee Chair for Landscape Architecture magazine from 1998-2003. Most recently, Terry served from 2002-2009 as the Trustee for the Illinois Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects. Terry is licensed in twelve states, including Illinois.

Beverly Nykiel, ASLA
Sponsorship Coordinator & Executive Assistant
630.963.5897
sponsorship@il-asla.org
il-asla@il-asla.org

Beverly Nykiel is the Sponsorship Coordinator and the Executive Assistant for the Chapter. She has a Bachelor�s Degree in Marketing from North Central College, in Naperville, Illinois. As Sponsorship Coordinator, Beverly solicits advertising and sponsorship revenue for all Chapter publications and events � presenting a single point of contact for the sponsors. As Executive Assistant, Beverly performs a variety of administrative tasks for the Chapter.