Meredith Byer

Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, hired Meredith Byer, as the director of planning in the firm's Gaithersburg, Md., office. In her new role, Byer will be leading Dewberry's entitlement team, as well as expanding the landscape architecture presence in the D.C.-metro area. She has nearly 20 years of landscape architecture and land development experience, including design, grading, planning, landscaping, environmental approvals and entitlements. Byer earned her bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from Cornell University.

Bruce Woods

MSA Professional Services recently welcomed Bruce Woods, PLA, to its Madison, Wisc. office. Woods, with more than 20 years of experience, obtained master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor's from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Woods served two terms as president of the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA. He helped organize La Fete de Marquette, one of the largest musical festivals in Madison that raised funds for the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center.

Nick Arriaga

Sarah McDonald

Hitchcock Design Group, a land planning and landscape architecture firm with offices in Chicago and Naperville, Illi., promoted Nick Arriaga to senior associate and then added Sarah McDonald to the firm. Arriaga joined the firm in 2005 and has been instrumental in a variety of projects for both the healthcare and senior living markets. He has a bachelor of landscape architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has received his certification in Healthcare Garden Design from the Chicago Botanic Garden's Therapeutic Garden Certification Program. McDonald holds a bachelor of science degree in landscape architecture and a master of science degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Wisconsin. She has worked on a variety of project types that include urban planning and design, recreation comprehensive plans, and healthcare medical office buildings.

Dan Lynch

Thornton Landscape recently announced a new addition to the team of landscape professionals. Dan Lynch, a landscape designer with more than 26 years in the industry, joins the team as a landscape design sales manager. He will assist primarily residential customers as they plan and design their outdoor environments. Lynch's education includes design and horticulture at the University of Cincinnati as well as classes in computer-aided design and drafting at Southern Ohio College. He is a member of Association of Professional Landscape Designers and is a Certified Landscape Technician from the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association.

David Seaberg

Foster Conant & Associates appointed David Seaberg to associate principal. He recently celebrated his 14 year anniversary with the firm. Seabergt is a Massachusetts native where he received his undergraduate degree in psychology at Boston College and his masters of landscape architecture at the University of Massachusetts. His expertise is in the resort and theme park arena. He recently completed the Antarctica Attraction at SeaWorld Orlando and Baha Mar Resort, New Providence, Bahamas.

Kay Park Recreation is 60 years old this year. The Borglum family of Larry, Keith, Joyce and Chris helped start the manufacturer.

In 1954, an innovative, young entrepreneur named Keith Borglum heard from his brother that the city of Cedar Falls, Iowa was looking for someone to fabricate steel charcoal grills for use in the public parks. Keith, who was nicknamed Kay from his initial as a child by his grandmother, had already been manufacturing other equipment in the garage on his family's farm, and was intrigued by the new opportunity. Kay Park Recreation was born in rural Iowa and will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

Craig Brauks

ANP Lighting has named Craig Brauks as director of business development. In this position, he will help strengthen the company's position as a premier manufacturer of powerful, flexible and innovative LED products. Brauks has over 27 years of experience in the industry, having held general manager positions at both Lam Lighting, a specialty architectural lighting company, and Philips Burton, a medical lighting manufacturer.

Ross Altheimer

HGA Architects and Engineers promoted Ross Altheimer to associate vice president at the Minneapolis office. As director of landscape architecture, he oversees strategic planning, business development and design innovation on a variety of projects. His experience includes urban design and planning, cultural institutions, campuses, memorials, parks, and interpretive sites. Altheimer was recipient of the 2012-2013 Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture, an 11-month self-directed Fellowship. He has a master of architecture and master of landscape architecture from the University of Virginia, and a bachelor of science in architectural studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Franceen Gonzales

Franceen Gonzales, WhiteWater vice president of business development, has made a huge splash in the amusement world having sat on boards of industry organizations including World Waterpark Association, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions and Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Supplier.