RIPLEY DESIGN - Key Persons
Evan, originally from the Black Hills of South Dakota, graduated High School at Mount Rushmore. Evan graduated from Colorado State University in May of 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture. He started out building a fire pit, patio and a fish pond with a waterfall at his parents' house growing up and did more for other people throughout his high school years. It quickly became apparent that he didn't want to spend the rest of my life as a landscaper and so he discovered landscape architecture.
Job Titles:
- Design
- Professional Affiliations
Growing up, Joel spent the majority of his time split between being outdoors in the Des Moines area and working on art projects. It wasn't until a high school art class assignment did he realize the professions of landscape architecture and land planning existed, and that they combined his two great interests: the outdoor environment and exercising his creativity. His professional career has taken him from central Iowa to Kansas City and now, northern Colorado.
Today, Joel enjoys the collaboration and iterative nature of the design process to problem solve and create engaging outdoor environments. His boundless curiosity and plethora of interests allow Joel to look at unique challenges from different angles to evaluate the best possible solutions.
Growing up, Kendra always had an interest in design and a creative side, so she applied that to a degree in graphic arts. Although she wasn't introduced to landscape architecture till after graduating, it quickly peaked her interest as she is able to utilize her passion for design on a daily basis. Good design is about creating a positive experience with users and that's what Kendra loves to see and experience herself.
As a young woman, Linda walked with two paths in front of her; becoming an architect or a forest ranger. While exploring careers in the public library she saw a brochure for landscape architecture and quickly realized this was the way to combine her dreams.
After working in California, Linda moved to Colorado where she began working for the City of Fort Collins as their Senior Planner and Urban Designer. She quickly came to believe that clients are the true heroes by taking the risk of developing. As the founder and managing partner of Ripley Design Inc., Linda has completed planning, design, and contract documents for a variety of projects including industrial, office, commercial, recreational, and residential projects.
Robin was part of the original team that established Ripley Design in the 1990. She assisted Linda Ripley in the establishment of the new company that teamed with Architects Frank Vaught and Joe Frye. The team developed a strategic plan and a vision of what they wanted Ripley Design to be, a place for individuals to grow and thrive and fulfill their potential. Robin continues to be involved in the day to day and long term business planning for the company.
Job Titles:
- President
- Licensed Landscape Architect - Colorado, Wyoming, and Iowa
My father was an industrial designer. I remember watching him working at his drafting table creating unique products for custom corporate planes. That image inspired me to pursue design. Not wanting to be constrained by an object I chose landscape architecture and land planning where I can help my clients shape our built environment.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Operations
- Licensed Landscape Architect - Colorado
Growing up Sam dreamed of becoming a biomedical engineer. His goal was to solve problems for people utilizing new prosthetic designs. Upon arriving at college he quickly learned engineering is heavy on physics courses. Sam hates physics. After being guided towards a degree in landscape architecture instead, he was convinced that his creative talents would be better suited designing spaces rather than body parts.
Today Sam lives everyday doing what he loves, solving problems. Whether he is designing an intimate restaurant patio or a 500 lot community, landscape architecture and land planning offers an outlet for his creative drive. At the same time, the deep code knowledge required to negotiate a municipality's entitlement process then feeds his inner engineer, lawyer and politician.
Shelby began her administrative journey in 1998 and credits her experience in several different industries as her best asset. She gained valuable human resources knowledge working in managed healthcare and insurance sales. Shelby also learned adaptability to specialized skills and industries during her time at jewelry manufacturers and environmental consultant companies. Shelby came to Ripley Design, Inc. after 9 years as a stay-at-home mother.