2010 ASLA-MN Elections
ASLA-MN members: The 2010 ASLA-MN elections will be starting Monday, June 28th and will run for 30 days. An email with detailed online voting information will be sent out at the beginning of the voting period. Please note there are two candidates for five of the six open positions this year. See below for bios and position descriptions.
Click here to access online voting: https://vod.votenet.com/MASLA
Contact Dana Schumacher, ASLA-MN Secretary, if you have any questions on the election process.
Candidate Bios & Position Descriptions:
President-Elect Candidates:
Stephen Mastey
Dear Fellow MASLA Members,
It is an honor to be considered as a candidate for President-Elect. Thank you for this opportunity. I joined MASLA/ASLA as a student member and have continued being active in supporting the organization's local and national efforts and events. I've particularly enjoyed the educational opportunities and professional connections made by attending six national conventions.
I love being a landscape architect and feel very strongly about advocating for our profession via ASLA. We know, that particularly right now, we're operating in a challenging market place. My passion for work encourages me to find new ways to promote landscape architects and the range of talents, skills, and experience with which we can position ourselves. That includes recognizing how professional affiliations can boost client's knowledge of us, and their confidence in our work.
Following is a list of my accreditations, and the organizations of which I am an active member: ASLA, CLARB Certified, LEED AP and United States Green Building Council Member, MN GreenStar Technical Advisory Committee & Chair of the Water Conservation Sub-committee, St. Paul District 12 Community Council Member & two sub-committees: Land Use and Environment.
My experience led me to understand that volunteering with many neighborhood level projects positively reinforces the ideas and goals of our profession. It's been my pleasure to bring my experience and commitment to: The Raymond Avenue Traffic Calming Project, Bridging the Gap Project (working to create stronger pedestrian and bicycle connections in St. Anthony Park and Prospect Park Neighborhoods), and also The Hampden Park Master Plan Project.
I feel so fortunate to have been surrounded by many talented and wonderful landscape architects during my formal and professional training. Every day, I continue to grow by forming new professional liaisons, providing mentorship, and interacting with my peers. I've gained experience in many sectors of our profession, worked on a many different sizes of projects, and strive to continue bringing diversity to my company's experience. This is all very important to me, as I want to better understand the broad range of perspectives represented by MASLA/ASLA membership. This understanding, along with the passion I hold for landscape architecture, will help me be a strong and steady advocate for our profession.
Thanks for your vote!
Sincerely,
Stephen Mastey, ASLA, CLARB, LEED AP
Craig Wilson
“Landscape Architecture finds itself in transition. While our profession has real solutions to 21st century problems, a recent ALSA-MN member survey found unemployment is exceedingly high and that we have difficulty marketing our profession. I want to reverse this trend by:
I am a social entrepreneur who has served in leadership positions on community-based, arts and environmental non-profit boards for 15+ years. Through a dynamic vision and improved publicity we can broaden and embolden our profession in Minnesota.”
—Craig Wilson
Craig Wilson is founding principal of Sustology, a renewable energy and sustainable development and design firm based in Minneapolis since 2005. Wilson holds master degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning and a Certificate in Metropolitan Design from the University of Minnesota. He is LEED AP accredited, an Alternative Resolution Mediator and has worked with all levels of government. Wilson served in board and leadership positions with Walker Art Center, Artspace, Green Institute, Minnesota Zen Center, Lowry Hill Neighborhood, and Juxtaposition Arts. Wilson, who has lived on five continents, is indigenous-American, happily partnered for 12 years, a musician, an avid environmentalist and a patron of the arts.
Please contact Craig at 612-581-2568 or craigw@sustology.org to share your vision for ASLA-MN.
President-Elect
The president-elect shall: in consultation with the Executive Committee, select for appointment when he or she assumes office as president the chairs and members of standing committees, other committees, and any special study groups or task forces; represent and act for the Chapter as directed by the president and consistent with the policies of the Society as established by the Board of Trustees; serve as acting president when designated by the president or the Executive Committee; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter president-elect or as may be assigned or delegated by the president.
The president-elect shall be a Full Member elected for a term of one (1) year. Note: This position is a three year commitment with the president-elect term followed by a one (1) year term as acting president, then a one (1) year term as immediate past president. Refer to the MASLA Bylaws for full descriptions of these positions.
Co-Director of Awards and Banquet Candidates:
Sandra Rolph
Prior to graduating with an MLA from the University of Minnesota in 2007, Sandra completed a BSc. in Environmental Science and a MSc. in Physical Geography at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Her research on the impacts of climate change in the Canadian Arctic continues to inspire Sandra to blend science with design.
Sandra is currently practicing landscape design at oslund.and.associates in Minneapolis, MN. As a LEED AP, she works with clients and design teams to extend green building practices beyond the building envelope. As an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, Sandra brings her understanding of the physical environment and growing experience as a ‘green’ designer to the classroom.
In a design competition for the UMN Landscape Arboretum’s 2009 Waterosity exhibition, Sandra worked with Jenny Salita and Sean Jergens to design and construct ‘Global Spydrology’ – a landscape installation of thirty steel columns that demonstrated water consumption for twelve countries. Thirteen 10’ high, 18”f columns were needed to represent the volume of water that 1 American consumes in 1 day.
Dana Schumacher
Dana’s past work experience includes mostly private practice design firms including: Damon Farber Associates, LHB Engineers & Architects, Richard Wolfgram – AIA, and TKDA Architects & Engineers. Other experience includes working with Robert Engstrom Company, The Department of Natural Resources, and The Design Center for American Urban Landscape (now called The Metropolitan Design Center). Currently, Dana is a full-time mom but she still finds time to serve as ASLA-MN’s current Secretary. She is also the Vice President of the Minnesota Green Roofs Council, a newly formed 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Dana graduated with an MLA from the U of MN in 1998. Her hobbies include gardening, camping, and wine-tasting. Her favorite self-made quote: “In life, make the smallest footprint but the deepest impression.”
If elected Co-Director of Awards & Banquet, she will strive to ease the awards application process and also breathe new life into the banquet festivities/experience.
Co-Director of Awards and Banquet
The Co-Directors of Awards & Banquet shall organize and oversee a subcommittee to: establish a calendar and procedures for activities associated with chapter awards; implement those procedures; including soliciting award submittals; assembling a jury for judging award submittals including professional, service and student awards; and disseminating awards; and coordinate the annual banquet.
The Co-Director of Awards and Banquet shall be Full or Associate Members elected for terms of two (2) years.
Secretary Candidates:
Laura Baker
Laura began her career as a native landscape specialist in St. Paul, where she promoted public adoption of landscape restoration design practices through public lectures, workshops and project consulting. After graduating in 2008 with master's degrees in landscape architecture and urban and regional planning from the University of Minnesota, Laura worked as a project coordinator for the Telling River Stories program based in the University's Metropolitan Design Center. During 2009, Laura further honed her communication skills as a landscape designer in Budapest, Hungary, where she worked with international clients, coordinated and authored an ASLA award-winning project application and successfully negotiated the complex world of cross-cultural design. These experiences, which reinforced her ability to communicate well and stay organized in a variety of difficult situations, make her an excellent candidate for the position of Secretary.
Now based in the Twin Cities, Laura works as a freelance designer and writer. She is currently working on design projects in both Minneapolis and New York City and her most recent article appeared in last month's issue of _SCAPE magazine. Laura is energized by the opportunity to run for Secretary and looks forward to becoming even more involved in the ASLA-MN community.
Chris Behringer
Chris A. Behringer is a Senior Urban Designer at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. and has more than 30 years of experience in the planning and design of streetscapes, plazas, parks, trails and open space systems. Prior to joining SEH, Chris worked in the Landscape Architecture Group at Bonestroo & Associates for 6 years and at URS, formerly known as BRW for 18 years. Chris has a strong passion for design and place making, and strives to bring a level of environmental awareness to her projects.
Chris’ past involvement on the ASLA-MN Executive Committee has been as Co-Director of Awards and Banquet. She enjoyed the award process and all the details of planning the banquet. Chris would like to stay involved with ASLA-MN and feels the Secretary position offers that opportunity.
Secretary
The secretary shall: maintain a record of the proceedings of the business meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee; maintain Chapter archives; prepare and issue all notices of the meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee; prepare, issue, and receive ballots; administer annual and special elections and notify candidates of election results; serve ex officio as a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee; maintain the Constitution and Bylaws of the Chapter; certify documents; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter secretary or as may be assigned or delegated by the president.
The secretary shall be a Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years.
Director of Programs Candidates:
Laura Detzler
A diverse background involving project management, landscape installation, conceptual designing, crew leading and bookkeeping has helped to shape Laura Detzler's professional life. After receiving her MLA from the University of Minnesota in 2006, Laura has worked for the Center for Changing Landscapes for nearly three years where she has taken a lead role on a broad array of site up to multi-county scale projects.
After past involvement with creating the Peavey Plaza brochure for ASLA-MN, Laura is excited for the opportunity to become more involved as the Director of Programs. She hopes the opportunity will provide both her and the organization a chance for mutual growth and development.
She is enthusiastic for the chance to help with organizing social events, making connections with new people, and creating/watching budgets, all activities she thoroughly enjoys.
Away from work Laura likes to garden and spend time with her husband and infant daughter.
Director of Programs
The Director of Programs shall organize and oversee a subcommittee to: organize special events; establish a calendar and submit for approval at the first meeting of each new Executive Committee coordinate program announcements and subject matter with Publications Committee; coordinate programs with other professional societies.
The Director of Programs shall be a Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years.
Director of Communications Candidates:
Erica Christenson
Erica Christenson is a graduate landscape architect at HGA Architects and Engineers. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Conservation Biology and holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Minnesota (2007) where she was awarded the ASLA Student Merit Award from the Minnesota Chapter. She is a regular guest lecturer, studio critic, and provides student mentoring at the University of Minnesota. Erica comes to the profession with many years of working in environmental advocacy, outreach and volunteer coordination.
Previous to her position at HGA, Erica served a variety of roles at Coen + Partners, Inc. including project manager, design associate and marketing coordinator. In her marketing role she designed and coordinated outreach and marketing materials, including: firm website, project cutsheets, and RFP and RFQ submittals. In addition to her role as a designer at HGA, Erica is currently working with the landscape architecture department to finalize copy, graphics and layouts for new marketing materials and the company website.
Erica is honored to be nominated for the Communications Director position and is looking forward to committing time, energy and experience to the role.
Michael Jischke
Michael is a graduate of the MLA program at the University of Minnesota in 1999 and has been employed with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for the last eight years. His professional focus is on designing vibrant public spaces and distinct infrastructure projects. He served on the MASLA Executive Committee as Director of Programs from 2004-2006 during which he led efforts to: revitalize the success of the annual golf outing, provide educational opportunities to members, and do community outreach through design charettes and school presentations. Michael hopes to serve as the Director of Communications for two primary reasons: enhance how the organization reaches out to the membership to provide information and get feedback and also to foster relationships with allied professional organizations.
Director of Communications
The Director of Communications shall organize and oversee a subcommittee to: coordinate publication of newsletter(s) and other regularly distributed publications; recommend newsletter editor to Executive Committee for approval; select guest editors; coordinate policies regarding newsletter budget, format, content, and frequency; coordinate special publications such as directories; special mailings posters, etc.; maintain a current archive; update the Chapter handbook; establish and maintain connections with other local professional publications; coordinate and oversee the Chapter website.
The Director of Communications shall be a Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years.
Director of Education and Professional Development Candidates:
Anna Claussen
Anna Claussen is a Graduate Landscape Architect with Hoisington Koegler Group in Minneapolis. Anna has a demonstrated passion for life-long learning and strong links with the faculty and student body at the University of Minnesota. These traits, along with her volunteer ethic, are what compelled her to run in 2008 for ASLA-MN’s Director of Education and Professional Development.
Her commitment to a life that combines continual learning with professional service began at Gustavus Adolphus College where she pursued a double major in Art and Geography. During her graduate years in the MLA Program at the University of Minnesota she continued to foster this commitment to leadership by serving as the ASLA-MN Student Chapter President.
Anna’s past two-year appointment as ASLA-MN’s Director of Education has been productive, fulfilling, and inspiring. Anna is seeking an opportunity to further cultivate and advance ASLA-MN’s new educational endeavors for increased professional knowledge and skill development.
According to CNN and Time magazine, in the 21st century our human capitol, our education and training, not our homes or our financial portfolios, will be our richest asset. Anna would pursue enthusiastically the opportunity to assist Landscape Architecture professionals in building their human capitol as their premier life asset.
David Jerke
David Jerke is a currently a project manager working as a subconsultant for van der Zalm + Associates(based in Vancouver, BC). His design experience has taken him all over North America including design firms in Fargo, Chicago, Vancouver, British Columbia and now most recently to Minneapolis. His career began with a Landscape Architecture/Environmental Design degree from North Dakota State University. He has since developed a focus in park design including Olympic training facilities, action sports plans, and urban plazas.
Mr. Jerke’s unique experiences have allowed him to work with several educational groups and young professional associations. During his time at North Dakota State University he was a teaching assistant and worked with first year students on graphic design. He has since kept his eye on the educational sector working with the University District Design Charettes around the University of Minnesota. Mr. Jerke also volunteers as the Community Outreach Director for Minneapolis based People for Parks organization. Recently, Mr. Jerke has become involved in the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam process including attending study sessions while in Vancouver to learn more about test process.
Director of Education and Professional Development
The Director of Education and Professional Development shall organize and oversee a subcommittee to: coordinate charrettes and open houses with the University of Minnesota College of Design; organize annual student awards program; assist with coordination of mentor program; coordinate the exchange of information and research between private, public and academic practitioners; inform the Chapter of initiatives that the Society is pursuing pertinent to education; coordinate the registration examination preparation course; and facilitate continuing education opportunities for members.
The Director of Education and Professional Development shall be a Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years.
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