Education

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, 2006

Work Experience

DG2 Design September 2021 - Present

HOK, Associate February 2016 - August 2021

SWT Design, Associate April 2011 - February 2016

HOK June 2006 - April 2011

Professional Organizations / Leadership

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

St. Louis Chapter ASLA President | 2017-2020

City of Des Peres Planning & Zoning Commission | 2021 - Present

With over 18 years of experience, Derek has a passion rooted in his deep appreciation for thorough analysis, resulting in creating spaces that enrich peoples’ lives. His project experience includes streetscapes, parks, healthcare and education campuses, along with dynamic urban spaces. I love thinking about the ‘big picture,’ even on projects that are only several thousand square feet. Regardless of scale, every thought and articulated detail has an impact on a larger system. Derek’s experience includes collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams and providing project management. He has been instrumental in his various projects, recognized with several design awards throughout his career.

Derek has Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University and is active within the St. Louis chapter of ASLA, having served as Chapter President 2017-2020. When out of the office, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and family (including his dog Bella), relaxing outdoors, and coaching his son’s various sports teams.

Awards

2019 Merit Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity | Bond Avenue Community Garden

2019 Honor Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Analysis + Planning | IPARK City

2019 Merit Award, ASLA Central States | Science and Innovation Park

2019 Merit Award, ASLA Central States | Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital

2019 Merit Award, ASLA Central States | Trailnet: Connecting St. Louis

2018 Honor Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Guerrero Park

2018 Merit Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Watlow

2018 Merit Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital

2018 Merit Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Science and Innovation Park

2018 Merit Award | ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Planning & Communications | Trailnet: Connecting St. Louis

2015 Merit Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Webster Groves Sculpture Garden

2014 Merit Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | Mercy St. John’s Plaza

2013 Outstanding Plan Award, APA Missouri Chapter | Saint Louis Zoo Framework Plan

2010 Merit Award, ASLA St. Louis Chapter | King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

2008 Charter Award, Congress of New Urbanism | King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

Projects