American Society Of Landscape Architects

Washington, DC · Founded 1899

Professional society empowering landscape architects to design sustainable and equitable environments

Primary audience
Landscape Architects
Work area
Professional Development
Topic
Sustainable Design
Contact
Torey Carter-Conneen
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Society of Landscape Architects supports landscape architecture professionals in creating environmentally sustainable and socially equitable spaces. Based in Washington, DC, the organization has operated since 1899 and generates approximately $13.1 million in annual revenue with 52 employees and 60 volunteers serving its membership community.

What They Focus On

Sustainable Design

Promotes landscape architecture practices that protect ecosystems, conserve resources, and address climate change through environmental stewardship

Equity and Access

Advances equitable access to quality designed landscapes and ensures diverse communities benefit from landscape architecture solutions

Professional Excellence

Strengthens the landscape architecture profession through education, standards development, and recognition of exceptional design work

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$13.1M

+6.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2024)

$14.0M

-0.2% vs 2022

Assets (2024)

$15.0M

-7.8% vs 2022

Employees (2024)

52

+6.1% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $13,092,770 $14,024,902 $14,985,997 52
2022 $12,317,471 $14,054,051 $16,257,215 49
2021 $12,339,355 $11,806,094 $17,442,651 46
2020 $9,755,894 $9,411,027 $17,435,022 50
2019 $13,130,839 $12,900,262 $17,686,292 54
2018 $12,681,098 $12,911,058 $17,225,232 62

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Member Support

    Provides resources, training, and professional development opportunities to landscape architecture practitioners nationwide

  • 02

    Strategic Partnerships

    Collaborates with aligned organizations to expand influence and advance shared sustainability and equity goals

  • 03

    Innovation Promotion

    Champions new ideas and emerging practices that strengthen landscape architecture's environmental and social impact

  • 04

    Advocacy and Education

    Amplifies members' voices in policy discussions and educates the public about landscape architecture's value

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Society Of Landscape Architects

Professional Development

Provides landscape architects with educational resources, training opportunities, and pathways for career growth and leadership development

Advocacy and Policy

Represents members' interests in federal policy discussions and promotes landscape architecture's role in sustainable design solutions

Community Building

Creates networking opportunities and collaborative spaces where landscape architects connect, share knowledge, and advance their profession

Public Education

Raises awareness about landscape architecture's importance and communicates the profession's impact on environmental and social outcomes

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Society Of Landscape Architects.

TC

Torey Carter-Conneen

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $431,534
DM

Daniel Martin

Managing Director, Development
Full-time
Compensation: $170,686
RB

Roxanne Blackwell

Director, Federal Governme
Full-time
Compensation: $153,120
CL

Colleen Ludgate

People And Culture Director
Full-time
Compensation: $137,119
KR

Katie Riddle

Program Director
Full-time
Compensation: $127,571
EO

Emily O'Mahoney

Immediate Past President
1 hrs/week
KG

Kona Gray

President-Elect
1 hrs/week
SK

Sulin Kotowicz

President
1 hrs/week
KT

Kathleen Thomas

Sales Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $235,731
AW

April Westcott

VP, Membership
1 hrs/week
CD

Chris Della Vedova

VP, Finance
1 hrs/week
EO

Ebru Ozer

VP, Education
1 hrs/week
JS

Jean Senechal Biggs

VP, Professional Practice
1 hrs/week
JK

Joy Kuebler

VP, Government Affairs
1 hrs/week
MB

Monique Bassey

VP, Communications
1 hrs/week
GC

Greg Cohen

Treasurer/CFO (As Of 5/2024)
MD

Michael D O'Brien

Treasurer/CFO (Until 5/2024)

Milestones

1899

Organization Founded

1899

American Society of Landscape Architects established to advance the profession

1943

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1943

Received IRS recognition as a tax-exempt professional society

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Achieved highest annual revenue of $13.1 million, supporting expanded member services

2024

Financial Recovery

2024

Returned to pre-pandemic revenue levels with $13.1 million, serving 52 employees

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

GC
Greg Cohen Treasurer/CFO (As Of 5/2024) 37.00 hrs/week · $184,559
CA
Curtis A Millay Secretary 37.00 hrs/week · $135,900
MD
Michael D O'Brien Treasurer/CFO (Until 5/2024) 37.00 hrs/week · $90,374
AF
Alexander Fenech Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Alexis Banks Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AJ
Allen Jones Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AO
Amin Omidy Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AW
Andrew Wickham Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Barbara Santner Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BY
Barbara Yaeger Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Benjamin Baker Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Brian Roth Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Carl Kelemen Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Chad Bostick Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Chad Kucker Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Chris Laster Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Christopher Moon Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Dana Anne Yee Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Dustin Smith Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
EB
Elizabeth Boults Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
EM
Elizabeth Moskalenko Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
EM
Evan Mather Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GL
Gail L Henderson-King Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GE
Geoff Evans Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GW
Gretchen Wilson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
HB
Holley Bloss Owings Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JH
James Hencke Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JY
James Yost Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jan Saltiel-Rafel Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jay Gibbons Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jonathan Bronk Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jonathan Hayes Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Justin Lemoine Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Katie Clark Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Kenneth Brooks Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LG
Lara Guldenpfennig Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Matthew Copp Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Matthew Rentsch Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Michele Palmer Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
NS
Nathan Socha Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
NB
Nicole Beard Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
OK
Om Khurjekar Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Patricia M Trauth Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Randy Knowles Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Richard Bumstead Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Robert B Tilson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Sarah White Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TR
Thomas Ryan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Tim Slazinik Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TH
Todd Hill Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
VE
Vaughn Eric Perez Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WB
William Bryce Ward Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WH
William Hall Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ZP
Zachary Pierce Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.0M

Highest Paid

$479K

Torey Carter-Conneen

Compensated Officers

9

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Torey Carter-Conneen Chief Executive Officer $431,534 $47,522 $479,056 37
Kathleen Thomas Sales Manager $235,731 $31,956 $267,687 37.5
Greg Cohen Treasurer/CFO (As Of 5/2024) $184,559 $32,411 $216,970 37
Daniel Martin Managing Director, Development $170,686 $32,622 $203,308 37.5
Roxanne Blackwell Director, Federal Governme $153,120 $42,395 $195,515 37.5
Colleen Ludgate People And Culture Director $137,119 $34,816 $171,935 37.5
Curtis A Millay Secretary $135,900 $25,823 $161,723 37
Katie Riddle Program Director $127,571 $20,565 $148,136 37.5
Michael D O'Brien Treasurer/CFO (Until 5/2024) $90,374 $16,374 $106,748 37

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$1.0M

Total Forgiven

$1.0M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

41

Loan Details 1 loan

$1,002,935
Forgiven
Forgiven: $1,013,689 100%
Approved Jan 22, 2021
Lender PNC Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 41
Forgiven On Feb 17, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
58 Registrations
43 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 43 total

American Society Of Golf Course Architects
1 filing
Self
American Society Of Landscape Architects
1 filing
Self
A
American Society Of Anesthesiologists
4 filings
A
American Society Of Association Executives
3 filings
A
American Society Of Hematology
3 filings
A
American Society Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
2 filings
A
American Society Of Clinical Oncology
2 filings
A
American Society Of Echocardiography
2 filings
A
American Society Of Hand Therapists
2 filings
A
American Society Of Health-System Pharmacists
2 filings
A
American Society Of Nephrology
2 filings
A
American Society Of Transplantation
2 filings
A
American Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene
2 filings
A
American Society Of Addiction Medicine
1 filing
A
American Society Of Addiction Medicine, Inc..
1 filing
A
American Society Of Agronomy
1 filing
A
American Society Of Appraisers
1 filing
A
American Society Of Bariatric Physicians
1 filing
A
American Society Of Breast Surgeons
1 filing
A
American Society Of Civil Engineers
1 filing
A
American Society Of Composers, Authors And Publishers (Ascap)
1 filing
A
American Society Of Composers, Authors, And Publishers
1 filing
A
American Society Of Consultant Pharmacists
1 filing
A
American Society Of Farm Managers And Rural Appraisers
1 filing
A
American Society Of Gene And Cell Therapy
1 filing
A
American Society Of Home Inspectors
1 filing
A
American Society Of Human Genetics
1 filing
A
American Society Of Interior Designers
1 filing
A
American Society Of Interventional Pain Physicians
1 filing
A
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers
1 filing
A
American Society Of Media Photographers
1 filing
A
American Society Of Pediatric Nephrology
1 filing
A
American Society Of Pension Professionals & Actuaries
1 filing
A
American Society Of Plant Biologists
1 filing
A
American Society Of Plastic Surgery
1 filing
A
American Society Of Radiologic Technologists
1 filing
A
American Society Of Transplant Surgeons
1 filing
A
American Society Of Travel Advisors
1 filing
A
American Society Of Travel Advisors (Asta)
1 filing
A
American Society Of Travel Advisors Former American Society Of Travel Agents
1 filing
A
American Society Of Travel Advisors Inc.
1 filing
A
American Society Of Travel Advisors, Inc..
1 filing
P
Peck Madigan Jones (On Behalf Of American Society Of Clinical Oncology)
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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Phone

(202) 898-2444

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636 Eye Street NW Washington, DC 20001