PEOPLE

Morgan McIlwain

RLA, ASLA, SCUP

Principal

Mr. McIlwain is a registered Landscape Architect with over 30 years experience in programming, planning, and design. His past project experience has ranged from large scale regional and community planning to detailed site design and includes parking and roadway design, building and site development, community open space, parks, landscape development and master planning. Over the years, Mr. McIlwain has developed a strong experience base in campus planning and design with a particular focus on college and university work.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Mark Congleton Arnold

RLA, ASLA, SCUP

Principal

Mark is a registered landscape architect with over twenty two 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 eighteen 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.

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 Uof 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.

Ramona Fry

RLA, ASLA

Senior Associate

Ramona’s primary responsibilities at M2D Design Group include project design, project management and preparation of construction documents. Her range of professional design experience includes plazas, parks, urban streetscapes and campus design. She is a talented designer and adept at translating creative design thoughts into construction documents.

Jocelyn Hinshaw

RLA, ASLA

Senior Associate

Jocelyn is a registered landscape architect with five years of experience in urban design and landscape architecture. Her background includes a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Ball State University where she was able to pursue a wide range of professional interests including general urban design studies, computer design applications and environmentally sensitive and sustainable design. She has a strong interest in Kentucky's Equine Industry and raises and rides horses on her farm in Harrison County.

Jocelyn is involved in many of the firms master planning projects. One of her contributions has been in the refinement of our streetscape projects. She works very hard to bring to each project the unique story that celebrates place and community. She also brings considerable skill in the three dimensional "visualization" of our work and has recently been responsible for developing a series of exciting before-after images and model images in order to help our clients fully understand the design concepts.

Mark Yanik

Landscape Designer Associate

Mr.Yanik is a graduate of the University of Kentucky landscape architecture program. He has 6 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.

Katie Penticost

Landscape Designer Associate

Katie is a Graduate Landscape Architect with six years experience in site design, construction administration, historical & ecological management plans, as well as community, park and campus master planning.  Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Kentucky.  Her experience with clients in both the public and private sectors, ranging from the US Army Corps of Engineers to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, adds diversity to the firm and the experience it provides.

Katie is currently involved in and responsible for several of the firm’s construction projects and master planning projects.  She assists the firm in providing clients with the best design solutions to fit their needs and ensure that the solutions are realized throughout project construction. Recently, Katie served as Project Designer for the Historic Boone Tavern Renovation Project in Berea KY which will be a LEED certified building.

Jonathan Perkins

Landscape Designer Associate

Jonathan is a Project Designer with four years experience in site design and construction administration as well as military and campus planning.  His background includes a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Kentucky where he began to develop his interests in site and graphic design, horticulture, and a broad array of construction aspects.  He also maintains a passion for the world outside our windows and doors.  His experience with clients in both the public and private sectors, ranging from the US Army Europe to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, adds diversity to the firm and the experience it provides.

Jonathan is currently involved in and responsible for several of the firm’s construction projects and campus master plans.  He strives to assist the firm in providing clients with the best design solutions to fit their needs and ensure that the solutions are realized throughout project construction.

Thomas Camargo

RLA

Landscape Architect

Mr. Cameron’s responsibilities include project management, project design, preparation of construction documents and construction administration.  His project experience includes site planning and design for educational, commercial, residential and institutional projects, golf courses, recreational facilities and streetscape development.   Of particular relevance to this project is Tom’s experience on the Dogwood Park, Levi Jackson Trails and roadway design for the Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground.

Stacey Eggers

MFA

Marketing Director

Stacey, originally from the mid-west, moved to Lexington three years ago to 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 freelance graphic designer in advertising. She has recently joined the M2D Design Group to assist in marketing ventures and design production.

Anthony Parsons

ASLA

Landscape Architect

Anthony is a registered landscape architect with over ten years experience in construction design and detailing, construction administration and general landscape architectural design. His background includes 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.

Anthony has continued his interest in computer applications. He assembles each of our computers and he manages our communications and network. Anthony plans on continuing his interest in Contract and Construction Administration in the near future by working towards a Masters Degree in Architecture with an emphasis on Building Construction Technology.

Darren Ramler

Landscape Designer

Darren is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture. He is a Northern Kentucky native with a strong interest in landscape design. Darren has been assisting in the office with the production of grading and drainage plans and the development of landscape design concepts. He has been working for M2D Design Group for over a year and a half as an intern and will continue as a full time Landscape Designer following the summer of 2008. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing the drums, working outside, and auto repair and maintenance.

Liz Dempsey

5th Year

Intern

Liz is currently a fifth year student at the University of Kentucky in the Department of Landscape Architecture, pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology from the University of Louisville as well as work experience in natural resources and a lifetime of involvement in the equine industry.

Liz has been assisting with many of the firm’s planning projects, including campuses, streetscapes, and parks.   She will continue to work part-time while working toward completion of her degree in May 2009.

Amanda Arnold

3rd Year

Intern

Amanda is a third year student at the University of Kentucky in the School of Design where she is pursuing a Masters Degree in Architecture. She serves as the firms Intern and is the voice behind the telephone. Her duties in the office include assisting in the production of graphics, Photoshop rendering, assisting during the project inventory phase and providing general clerical assistance to our staff.

She has a wide range of interests which includes art, music and sports. She currently is a member of the University of Kentucky Marching Band and can be seen at Commonwealth Stadium on any given Saturday afternoon in the fall.

Brad Vowels

5th Year

Intern

Brad is currently a fifth year student at the University of Kentucky in the Department of Landscape Architecture, pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture. He is a native of Western Kentucky with interests in community involvement and environmental planning.  Brad assists the firm in many of its planning projects which include several streetscapes and campuses.  He is involved with the production of project materials ranging from concept images and models to construction documents.  Brad will continue to work part-time while working toward completion of his degree in May 2009.  He plans to continue to pursue his interests through a MLA graduate program the following after graduation.