2023 Class of Fellows, Robert Rennebohm, Iowa Chapter
Rennebohm & Associates, Johnston, IA
In his 51 years of practice as a landscape architect, Bob Rennebohm has had an exceptional impact on his profession and his community. With his ability to lead and his commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach to projects, Bob demonstrated the role of a landscape architect as critical to a project's management and understanding across many professional settings. Over his long and celebrated career, he served as head of a multidisciplinary planning and design firm, tree service corporation, real estate development company, and owner of a design/build firm. He also led efforts in South America to develop and transfer simple, sustainable projects for those facing economic and environmental challenges. Bob served in a variety of volunteer roles and helped communities understand and appreciate not only the insights of landscape architects, but the benefits of environmentally responsive and sensitive areas. As one of the Midwest's most knowledgeable authorities on plant material selection and design, Bob has been sought after for set design and plant selection for several films and as a frequent contributor to numerous videos, books, and publications for a lay audience. Bob's influence in the Midwest created significant impacts at local and regional planning and policy levels, where he was successful in getting set-asides for open space and environmentally sensitive areas. Through his actions and leadership over five decades, Bob has inspired and continues to inspire generations of landscape architects.
