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Brian received his BLA from Iowa State University, where he has been an adjunct professor, visiting critic and lecturer on subjects of design, marketing and professional practice. Brian oversees all projects and is responsible for coordinating teams of professionals to create meaningful environments for our clients use and enjoyment.Terry joined the firm in 2003 as he pioneered Confluence through their expansion into Kansas City. From the start, Terry has worked continuously to position Confluence as a leader in the Kansas City urban design market. As a long time resident, Terry brings over 15 years of diverse project experience and valuable inside knowledge to the field of Landscape Architecture in the Kansas City area.As a Sioux Falls native, Jon spent the early days of his career in Des Moines. His experience in both markets gives him rare insight into the profession of Landscape Architecture in the Midwest and make for strong lines of communication between the two offices. Jon received his BLA from Iowa State University. He has been an adjunct professor and visiting critic at South Dakota State University, focusing on issues of landscape design and site planning.For the past two decades Steve has been working in the Iowa City, Iowa area leading design on trail and park work for the Iowa City School System, and numerous residential designs as well as raising his family with his wife Wendy.Many of his projects have earned industry awards and accolades including the Iowa Firefighters Memorial, the Devonian Fossil Gorge and the Mississippi River Trail segment on the bluffs of the river in Muscatine, Iowa.Striving to always make outdoor spaces come to life, Aaron has a way of seeing things from a different point of view. With a background of 13 years in the design build realm, international study and a degree from Iowa State University, Aaron brings to Confluence a keen sense of balancing creativity with realism.With amazing technical competency, Chad finds himself an indispensable member of the Sioux Falls team. No matter what the challenge, Chad will find a way to see through the details in order to make a project shine. A native of the upper Great Plains and graduate of South Dakota State University Chad holds registrations in South Dakota and Iowa. With nearly 10 years of experience in the profession he is involved in a wide variety of projects including irrigation and recreation design and site planning and development. As a LEED accredited professional Chad believes in responsible design and use of resources.Outside of the office, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, fishing, and playing racquetball. And although he enjoys following Cyclone sports, his heart lies with the Hawkeyes.See, we told you so.Pam is a woman of diverse and unexpected talent... not the least of which is uniting Confluence team members through her warm and helpful service. A native of the Black Hills of South Dakota, she brings to Confluence an associates degree in journalism from South Dakota State University and in accounting from Black Hills State University. Pam is currently focusing her talents on marketing and general organization of the Sioux Falls office.By the way, Matt wants everyone to know that the Bar in their new home is always open and EVERYONE is welcome, must be a Kansas thing.Jill is as sharp as a tack and a jack of all trades. She contributes to a wide variety of projects here at Confluence. Her great powers of observation are matched by a dynamic creativity which makes her just the gal to cut to the core of any problem and come up with unique and powerful solutions.Out of the office, her talent and passions lead her in a variety of pursuits from working with her husband, TJ, on their first home to acting as an ACE mentor to local high school students interested in pursuing a career in the architecture, construction and engineering fields.Since her arrival to the Des Moines office in 2006, Denise has been a godsend. Amidst all the nutty, design types around here, Denise brings her own brand of nutty fun tempered by stellar organizational, managerial and coordination skills. She is the glue that holds us together while making us smile at the same time.Ann received her BLA from Iowa State University where she was awarded the ASLA Honor Award for Excellence in undergraduate studies. She remains committed to excellence at Iowa State University where she has served as an adjunct professor in recent years.A strong advocate of the arts in Sioux Falls, Lyle enjoys the challenge of taking ordinary elements within a project and giving them the creative touches that ultimately make that project special. His professional goal is to positively influence each project he is involved with by contributing his experience and unique perspective on site design. Lyle currently sits on the executive committee of the Great Plains chapter of ASLA and is a member of the Sioux Falls visual arts commission. In his spare time he enjoys flea markets, pheasant hunting and digging in the garden with his wife Jill. He can also regularly be seen, cowbell in hand, cheering on his alma mater Jackrabbits. Lyle makes his home in Sioux Falls with his wife Jill, children Ivy and Henry and their dog Doug.Heidi has a passion for all things urban, transit oriented and walkable. She is very interested in how a well planned community can benefit the health of both people and the environment. While attending Kansas State University, Heidi participated in a semester long study abroad program in Italy which inspired the way in which she both lives and designs. Her professional experience ranges from large scale highway projects and gateways to streetscapes, plazas and golf courses.Patrick joined Confluence in June 2008 after 7 years of architecture practice. He received his BLA from Iowa State University in 1996, his Master of Architecture from Iowa State in August of 2001 and brings a unique blend of skill and experience to bear on every project he is involved in. Patrick is a registered architect but is quick to point out that landscape architecture is his first passion, and it shows in his work. He believes exemplary service and thoughtful design are at the core of every successful project and works tirelessly to provide both.It was likely the numerous summers spent as a teen in the Canadian North woods that gave Brenda a passion for the environment and a strong sense of stewardship for the land. This passion has inspired her dedication to projects that involve sustainable design and stormwater infiltration, which she has advocated long before these practices became commonplace. What she enjoys most as a Landscape Architect is the creativity and holistic design that comes from a collaborative team effort and the uniqueness and design challenge that comes with each project.Outside of work Brenda and her husband Gene can often be found logging in an enormous number of hours watching their two teenage daughters play volleyball or traveling on the weekends to various tournaments.
Brian received his BLA from Iowa State University, where he has been an adjunct professor, visiting critic and lecturer on subjects of design, marketing and professional practice. Brian oversees all projects and is responsible for coordinating teams of professionals to create meaningful environments for our clients use and enjoyment.Terry joined the firm in 2003 as he pioneered Confluence through their expansion into Kansas City. From the start, Terry has worked continuously to position Confluence as a leader in the Kansas City urban design market. As a long time resident, Terry brings over 15 years of diverse project experience and valuable inside knowledge to the field of Landscape Architecture in the Kansas City area.As a Sioux Falls native, Jon spent the early days of his career in Des Moines. His experience in both markets gives him rare insight into the profession of Landscape Architecture in the Midwest and make for strong lines of communication between the two offices. Jon received his BLA from Iowa State University. He has been an adjunct professor and visiting critic at South Dakota State University, focusing on issues of landscape design and site planning.For the past two decades Steve has been working in the Iowa City, Iowa area leading design on trail and park work for the Iowa City School System, and numerous residential designs as well as raising his family with his wife Wendy.Many of his projects have earned industry awards and accolades including the Iowa Firefighters Memorial, the Devonian Fossil Gorge and the Mississippi River Trail segment on the bluffs of the river in Muscatine, Iowa.Striving to always make outdoor spaces come to life, Aaron has a way of seeing things from a different point of view. With a background of 13 years in the design build realm, international study and a degree from Iowa State University, Aaron brings to Confluence a keen sense of balancing creativity with realism.With amazing technical competency, Chad finds himself an indispensable member of the Sioux Falls team. No matter what the challenge, Chad will find a way to see through the details in order to make a project shine. A native of the upper Great Plains and graduate of South Dakota State University Chad holds registrations in South Dakota and Iowa. With nearly 10 years of experience in the profession he is involved in a wide variety of projects including irrigation and recreation design and site planning and development. As a LEED accredited professional Chad believes in responsible design and use of resources.Outside of the office, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, fishing, and playing racquetball. And although he enjoys following Cyclone sports, his heart lies with the Hawkeyes.See, we told you so.Pam is a woman of diverse and unexpected talent... not the least of which is uniting Confluence team members through her warm and helpful service. A native of the Black Hills of South Dakota, she brings to Confluence an associates degree in journalism from South Dakota State University and in accounting from Black Hills State University. Pam is currently focusing her talents on marketing and general organization of the Sioux Falls office.By the way, Matt wants everyone to know that the Bar in their new home is always open and EVERYONE is welcome, must be a Kansas thing.Jill is as sharp as a tack and a jack of all trades. She contributes to a wide variety of projects here at Confluence. Her great powers of observation are matched by a dynamic creativity which makes her just the gal to cut to the core of any problem and come up with unique and powerful solutions.Out of the office, her talent and passions lead her in a variety of pursuits from working with her husband, TJ, on their first home to acting as an ACE mentor to local high school students interested in pursuing a career in the architecture, construction and engineering fields.Since her arrival to the Des Moines office in 2006, Denise has been a godsend. Amidst all the nutty, design types around here, Denise brings her own brand of nutty fun tempered by stellar organizational, managerial and coordination skills. She is the glue that holds us together while making us smile at the same time.Ann received her BLA from Iowa State University where she was awarded the ASLA Honor Award for Excellence in undergraduate studies. She remains committed to excellence at Iowa State University where she has served as an adjunct professor in recent years.A strong advocate of the arts in Sioux Falls, Lyle enjoys the challenge of taking ordinary elements within a project and giving them the creative touches that ultimately make that project special. His professional goal is to positively influence each project he is involved with by contributing his experience and unique perspective on site design. Lyle currently sits on the executive committee of the Great Plains chapter of ASLA and is a member of the Sioux Falls visual arts commission. In his spare time he enjoys flea markets, pheasant hunting and digging in the garden with his wife Jill. He can also regularly be seen, cowbell in hand, cheering on his alma mater Jackrabbits. Lyle makes his home in Sioux Falls with his wife Jill, children Ivy and Henry and their dog Doug.Heidi has a passion for all things urban, transit oriented and walkable. She is very interested in how a well planned community can benefit the health of both people and the environment. While attending Kansas State University, Heidi participated in a semester long study abroad program in Italy which inspired the way in which she both lives and designs. Her professional experience ranges from large scale highway projects and gateways to streetscapes, plazas and golf courses.Patrick joined Confluence in June 2008 after 7 years of architecture practice. He received his BLA from Iowa State University in 1996, his Master of Architecture from Iowa State in August of 2001 and brings a unique blend of skill and experience to bear on every project he is involved in. Patrick is a registered architect but is quick to point out that landscape architecture is his first passion, and it shows in his work. He believes exemplary service and thoughtful design are at the core of every successful project and works tirelessly to provide both.It was likely the numerous summers spent as a teen in the Canadian North woods that gave Brenda a passion for the environment and a strong sense of stewardship for the land. This passion has inspired her dedication to projects that involve sustainable design and stormwater infiltration, which she has advocated long before these practices became commonplace. What she enjoys most as a Landscape Architect is the creativity and holistic design that comes from a collaborative team effort and the uniqueness and design challenge that comes with each project.Outside of work Brenda and her husband Gene can often be found logging in an enormous number of hours watching their two teenage daughters play volleyball or traveling on the weekends to various tournaments.