The American Society of Landscape Architects named 32 members to its prestigious Council of Fellows in 2014. The St. Louis ASLA Chapter had only one member in the 2014 Class of Fellows. Congratulations, Hunter Beckham.

Hunter Beckham
Firm: SWT Design, St. Louis
Education: BLA, University of Arkansas
St. Louis Chapter
Category: Leadership/Management

Hunter Beckham spearheaded federal legislative approval and funding for the Historic American Landscape Survey (HALS). He was an early promoter of and contributor to the Sustainable Sites Initiative and led the certification of two SITES pilot projects. He is a leader in the St. Louis business and academic communities and has brought together state and local officials on issues important to landscape architects. He offers his time and knowledge demonstrating to students and faculty how to incorporate professional values and metrics. Under his leadership, membership of the St. Louis Chapter nearly tripled and activity surged. He is also a tireless advocate in the development of the Washington University MLA program.

The "Fellow" designation is conferred on ASLA members in recognition of exceptional career accomplishments. ASLA recognizes their accomplishments under one of three categories: body of work, leadership and management, or knowledge and service to the profession.