Andy Stahr, RLA, ASLA

Senior Landscape Architect

815.495.2300 ext. 107
m: 815.751.2470

Andy entered the professional design field in May of 2001 and joined Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. in January of 2006 as the Senior Landscape Architect. He offers a diverse background including varied experiences in Landscape Architecture where he had key roles in a multitude of design projects including commercial/retail landscape design, campus masterplanning, downtown streetscape design, subdivision development, city park planning and development, residential estate planning and ecological restoration. At Pizzo he is a member of the Management Team and his responsibilities include advising project ecologists on natural areas planning and bidding issues, business development, coordination of marketing, the recruitment, training, & management of professional office staff including ecologists, designers, and I.T. consultants. As Senior Landscape Architect he directs and reviews all of Pizzo’s design & consultation work.

Education:

  • University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
    • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with high honors (2001)

Professional Memberships:

  • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) – Full Member, Illinois Chapter
  • ASLA – Reclamation & Restoration Professional Practice Network
  • ASLA – Sustainable Design & Development Professional Practice Network
  • Illinois Native Plant Society
  • Smart Growth Network
  • Campaign for Sensible Growth

Professional Training:

  • S-130 Basic Firefighting (2006)
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (2006)
  • Certified Pesticide Operator (Illinois, 2007)
  • Certified Healthcare Garden Designer (School of the Chicago Botanic Garden, 2003)
Andy Stahr, RLA, ASLA