RGS Associates

At RGS Associates, we believe that the spaces we design and create have the power to transform lives and bring people together. Our mission is to serve our clients by providing creative and practical solutions that meet their project goals, interests, values, and bottom line. We achieve this by fostering seamless collaboration between our landscape architects and civil engineers, and by delivering exceptional client service.

The RGS Experience

Our comprehensive approach to site design employs the integrated talents of our landscape architects and civil engineers. We provide our clients with creative site design and entitlement services from initial feasibility investigations, through design, permitting, construction, and post-construction services. Our goal is to deliver creative and practical site planning and landscape design solutions, combined with effective site engineering and visual aesthetics.

Our Values

At RGS, our values are rooted in our passion for creating meaningful places and our dedication to doing exceptional work through collaboration, clear communication, and honest hard work. We believe that when people come together in well-designed spaces, remarkable things happen. We strive to create places that inspire, educate, and uplift.

Our Story

RGS has been serving our community for over 30 years. We have had the privilege of working with numerous clients, from independent schools to healthcare providers, and from municipalities to private developers. Our team has grown significantly over the years, and we are proud of the work we have done. We have been fortunate to have clients who trust us and allow us to become a part of their team.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services, including:

• Site planning and design
• Land planning and entitlement services
• Landscape architecture and design
• Civil engineering and site engineering
• Construction document preparation and coordination
• Construction administration and monitoring

Our Culture

Our culture is reflected in everything we do. We are passionate about creating meaningful places and believe that when well-designed, they have the power to connect us all. We strive to maintain an open and collaborative working environment, where our employees are encouraged to share their ideas and perspectives.

Our People

Our team consists of experienced professionals who are dedicated to their work. Our leadership team includes Joel Snyder, RLA, and Mark Hackenburg, RLA, who are two of the firm's principal owners. We take pride in our long-term employees, including Craig Smith and Joyce Gerhart, who have served the firm for decades.

Our Milestones

Over the years, we have celebrated many milestones, including our 25th anniversary and our 30th anniversary. We are proud of our accomplishments and look forward to many more years of serving our clients and creating meaningful places.