PEOPLE

Mark Congleton Arnold

RLA, ASLA, SCUP

Principal

Mark is a registered landscape architect with over twenty-five years experience in Urban Design and Landscape Architecture. His background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky in Studio Art and Art Education and a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Kentucky. He served as Adjunct Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Kentucky where he taught sophomore and junior level design studios for eight years.

His background in Art has always been a part of his practice. A creative and sculptural approach has been the signature aspect of his work. His projects have been recognized at the national level through ASLA Design Awards and National Publication. He has been responsible for nine Award Winning Projects, two of which have been published by Landscape Architecture Magazine, the premier international journal of Landscape Architecture.

David White

RLA, ASLA, SCUP

Principal

Mr. White has over twenty years experience in Landscape Architecture and planning design. His past experience has included: rezoning and encroachment permitting, master planning and construction documents, erosion and sediment control calculations. His extensive construction experience has involved all aspects of site development and he currently heads up Construction Document and Master Planning and Design Services for the firm.

Mr. White has provided site design, master planning and construction design services on a variety of projects in Kentucky, South Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Alabama. He is currently serving as Project Manager for the development of the central campus at Western Kentucky University. These projects have included the Centennial Mall Project and the pedestrian walkways to South Campus and to College Heights. He offers expertise in site design detailing, erosion control design, storm water management and hydrology, site construction administration and construction review.

Ramona Fry

RLA, ASLA, LEED BD + C

Principal

Ms. Fry is a registered Landscape Architect with nearly ten years of experience in project design and management. Her professional experience includes site design and development, master planning, preparation of construction documents and construction administration.

Ramona has project management experience that includes plazas, parks, urban streetscapes, private development and campus planning and design and has served as Project Manager for recent projects for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, Berea College, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), and the Kentucky Horse Park.

Ramona has the ability to manage projects from schematic design through the development of construction documents, bidding, construction and project completion. She is also a gifted writer with the ability to convey ideas and planning Ramona is a talented designer who is adept at translating creative thoughts into plans and seeing those plans through to the built landscape.

Clint Abbott

PE

Associate

Clint graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences in Civil Engineering from the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School in May of 1999.  While attending U of L he worked at the Louisville Water Company, and at Fuller Mossbarger Scott and May Engineers.  While his graduate studies were focused in Geotechnical Engineering, he passed the Water Resources Module of the Professional Engineering Exam.  Clint has also worked in Structural Engineering.  This makes him well rounded in all aspect of civil engineering.

For the past five years Clint has focused on site engineering for schools, subdivisions, and commercial developments.  He also spent time as the Engineering Consultant to the Jessamine County - Wilmore Joint Planning Commission.  He is well versed on all site issues including new more stringent EPA guidelines dealing with storm water contamination, and new technologies such as bio-retention, pervious concrete, and other low impact design methodologies dealing with storm water runoff.

Mark Yanik

RLA

Landscape Architect

Mr.Yanik is a graduate of the University of Kentucky landscape architecture program. He has seven years of experience in planning and landscape architectural design. He has provided long-range master planning, site design & planning and construction services for several of the firm’s streetscape and plaza projects.

Morgan Dye

RLA

Landscape Architect

Anthony Parsons

RLA, ASLA

Landscape Architect

Anthony is a registered landscape architect with over twelve years experience in construction design and detailing, construction administration and general landscape architectural design. He received a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Kentucky where he pursued an interest in landscape architectural design, site planning, design and the development of construction documents, and computer aided design software. Additionally, he holds a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Kentucky with a focus on Building Construction Technology.

Anthony's responsibilities include project management, construction documents, construction administration, and office IT computer management.

Liz Piper

LEED BD + C

Landscape Designer

Liz is a graduate of The University of Kentucky in the Department of Landscape Architecture, with a Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology from the University of Louisville, work experience in natural resources and environmental sciences, and a lifetime of involvement in the equine industry. Liz has been working on many of the firm’s planning projects, including campuses, streetscapes, and parks.  She brings her unique background in social sciences and ecological management to each project.

Billie Motsch

Landscape Designer

Billie is a landscape designer who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Kentucky. She has over 6 years of experience in planning, landscape architectural design and development of construction documents. Her experience includes commercial, residential, military and industrial planning and design.

In the past couple of years she has taken on several projects to manage and see them through from the planning phase to construction completion. Ms. Motsch has also assisted with LEED documentation/ certification for numerous projects in Louisville and Virginia.

Stacey Herron

MFA

Marketing Director

Stacey, originally from the mid-west, moved to Lexington attend graduate school at The University of Kentucky.  After completing her Masters of Fine Art in photography she began teaching courses at UK and working as a graphic designer and art director at an advertising firm. She joined M2D Design Group over three years ago to combine her skills in marketing ventures and design production. Her contributions to firm range from writing and coordinating proposals, photographing projects, creating marketing material, and maintaining the website.

For firm or project information or potential teaming opportunities please feel free to contact Stacey at:

stacey@m2ddesign.com