Thomas Kerby, PLA

Landscape Architect at Minnehaha Falls Landscaping
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

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Nels Peterson

Thomas is a talented and creative landscape architect. His projects reflect the clients lifestyles and personalities. His project superior management skills and attention to detail set him apart from others in his field.

Liane Wong

Tom has done several landscaping projects for me. He was thoughtful and creative with his design work, and he took into account my lack of gardening skills and time to do the work. My gardens look great, enough where I have received several certificates from the Minneapolis Metro Blooms organization (!).

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Credentials

  • Lincensed Landscape Architect in MN
    State of Minnesota

Experience

  • Minnehaha Falls Landscaping
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Landscape Architect
      • Mar 2018 - Present

      Minnehaha Falls Landscaping creates beautiful outdoor environments unique to each client. The landscapes are created around the sustainable ideals for the health and wellness of nature and our clients. Minnehaha Falls Landscaping is the further extension to the founding company Giving Tree Gardens and its community initiative, Bee Safe. I am excited and honored to be part of this creative and purposeful team, and looking forward to creating a beautiful landscapes for our clients to come home to. Show less

  • CLA
    • Landscape Architect
      • Jan 2009 - Present

      Developed a consulting company focused on working with clients who want a more collaborative approach to the residential/commercial projects. • Mission for our design process is to design and create a well-rounded sustainable landscape that reflects each client's individuality. • Maintain relationships with past employers and contractors as a contract consultant. Developed a consulting company focused on working with clients who want a more collaborative approach to the residential/commercial projects. • Mission for our design process is to design and create a well-rounded sustainable landscape that reflects each client's individuality. • Maintain relationships with past employers and contractors as a contract consultant.

  • Topo Llc
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Landscape Architect/ Project LA
      • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

      TOPO is a boutique Landscape Architecture/Landscape construction firm specializing in distinctive residential estate work. I have just joined the group at TOPO to build upon their proven excellence in landscape architecture. It will be exciting to collaborate with this team to design and build projects from initial planning/concept phases to the final construction. TOPO is a boutique Landscape Architecture/Landscape construction firm specializing in distinctive residential estate work. I have just joined the group at TOPO to build upon their proven excellence in landscape architecture. It will be exciting to collaborate with this team to design and build projects from initial planning/concept phases to the final construction.

  • Southview Design
    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Landscape Architect
      • Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

      I joined the successful design team at Southview Design as a landscape architect to further build upon their proven commitment to excellence in landscape design, construction and service. I joined the successful design team at Southview Design as a landscape architect to further build upon their proven commitment to excellence in landscape design, construction and service.

  • Phillips Garden
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Landscape Architect
      • Mar 2011 - Jan 2015

      I joined the design team at Phillips Garden in March 2011 to further support and grow their strong background in urban landscape architecture. I joined the design team at Phillips Garden in March 2011 to further support and grow their strong background in urban landscape architecture.

  • Brubaker Landscape Designs
    • Landscape Architect/Operation & Production Supervisor/Estimator
      • Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

      Maintained and further developed estimating processes to achieve a larger percentage of sales and greater profitability. • Supervised production teams for both landscape stewardship and installation crews to ensure quality control and efficiencies. Increased the return rate of seasonal employees for greater continuity and success for company through improved HR processes. • Grew relationships with other subcontractors to offer greater flexibility for projects and schedule. • Collaborated in the design and coordination of a residential platinum LEEDs project in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which received Platinum Status. • As Production Supervisor, coordinated efforts for hiring and training of seasonal employees. • Communicated with clients, subcontractors and staff/crews to establish design expectations and ensure a successful project. • Developed proficiency at Excel and Word for documentation and Outlook as a major communication path with Clients and Contractors. Initiated and utilized an online project management site Basecamp as a hinge point between all team members when appropriate. Show less

  • Landform Professional Services, LLC.
    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Landscape Architect
      • Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

      As Director of all Landscape Designs, reviewed and signed off on all landscape projects from conceptual design to construction documents for 3 studio groups • Created and set standards for documentation and specification for landscape projects. • Mentored new landscape architects-in-training to fulfill their goals of licensure. • Became certified in CLARB and registered in 8 states as a Landscape Architect. As Director of all Landscape Designs, reviewed and signed off on all landscape projects from conceptual design to construction documents for 3 studio groups • Created and set standards for documentation and specification for landscape projects. • Mentored new landscape architects-in-training to fulfill their goals of licensure. • Became certified in CLARB and registered in 8 states as a Landscape Architect.

  • Melchert / Walkky
    • Landscape Architect
      • Jan 1993 - Jan 1999

      Achieved licensure for a Registered Landscape Architect while assisting in design and management of documentation of projects ranging from public spaces to commercial site developments. • Assisted in production of RFP responses. • Project managed of budgets and timelines to ensure project success. • Collaborated with in-house civil engineers to develop criteria to CAD standards for project documentation. Achieved licensure for a Registered Landscape Architect while assisting in design and management of documentation of projects ranging from public spaces to commercial site developments. • Assisted in production of RFP responses. • Project managed of budgets and timelines to ensure project success. • Collaborated with in-house civil engineers to develop criteria to CAD standards for project documentation.

  • Bachman’s Garden Center
    • Sales and Landscape Designer
      • Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

      Worked maintaining seasonal plant material ranging from spring annuals to holiday poinsettias. • Served as Lead in-house Landscape Designer and serviced information desk for clients with horticulture questions ranging from plant selection to plant disease identification. • Worked with customers for design layout, plant selection and plant care prior to final sales to ensure success and satisfaction of each customer. Worked maintaining seasonal plant material ranging from spring annuals to holiday poinsettias. • Served as Lead in-house Landscape Designer and serviced information desk for clients with horticulture questions ranging from plant selection to plant disease identification. • Worked with customers for design layout, plant selection and plant care prior to final sales to ensure success and satisfaction of each customer.

  • SWA
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Intern
      • Jun 1989 - Aug 1989

      Was chosen as an intern through a competition for upcoming senior students in Landscape Architecture programs across the nation. The opportunity gave me experience in the overall organization of a Landscape Architectural Firm with the supporting skills of conceptual presentation, construction detailing, site project management and collaborating with a team. Was chosen as an intern through a competition for upcoming senior students in Landscape Architecture programs across the nation. The opportunity gave me experience in the overall organization of a Landscape Architectural Firm with the supporting skills of conceptual presentation, construction detailing, site project management and collaborating with a team.

Education

  • University of Minnesota
    BLA, Landscape Architecture
    1987 - 1990
  • University of Minnesota
    Bachelors of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture
    1985 - 1990

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