No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.: -- Thomas Jefferson

Who

Our Team

Randy BiltzBachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, West Virginia University, 1996
Affiliations:Registered Landscape Architect My philosophy:"Our world is becoming very structured, and it is our job as LA’s to give people a place to ‘stop and smell the roses." My favorite part of the job:Construction Administration The biggest misconception about my job is...that I maintain landscapes I'm happy about...my puppy My friends would describe me as...loyal and supportive

Matthew "Pete" PriceBachelor of Landscape Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2006
Responsibilities:Co-Chair of the ECC (Employee Comfort Committee) My philosophy:"Don't be afraid to fail" Favorite Book: A Short History of Nearly Everything My favorite childhood game was... Super Mario 3 If I were a superhero, I'd want to be... summoned by the "Bat Signal" The biggest misconception about my job is... that we don't actually dig holes

Keith VanInwegenBachelor of Landscape Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989
Affiliations:Registered Landscape Architect, VA, NC, IL, CLARB, ASLA My philosophy:"I believe in the value of building strong relationships. Life is about our relationship with our family, friends and God." Certificate of Merit:Healthcare Garden Design 2006, Chicago Botanical Garden Favorite outdoor space:Millennium Park, Chicago I’ve always wanted to...learn how to paint (artwork, not houses!) If I were a superhero, I'd want to be...in better shape I’m phobic about...snakes

Craig ReichbauerBachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, The Ohio State University, 1983
Affiliations:Certified Landscape Architect, VA, NC, ASLA, CSI, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities My philosophy:"Playing with childhood friends on construction sites as a kid gave me a head start in the construction world." Favorite color:Bluegurple I probably annoy people when I...I answer plant questions in Latin I always say...this is due…when?! If I didn't work at H&G, I would...a charter boat captain or a ski bum

Frank HancockBachelor of Landscape Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2004
Responsibilities:Business Development (RFP's) "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."Mark Twain If I didn't work at H&G, I would...be a mime I’ve always wanted to...be the best father People seem to like it when I...dance like Bill Cosby I’m phobic about...my own backyard

Dave GerstenmaierBachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, The Ohio State University, 1983
"There are no limits to what can be accomplished if you don’t care who gets the credit."Ronald Reagan Favorite place other than work:Sitting somewhere outdoors with my wife in complete silence. Favorite poem:"If You Forget Me" by Pablo Neruda If I were a superhero, I'd want to be...Wonder Dog I’ve always wanted to...be Ben Franklin