MDASLA Announces 2025–2026 Executive Committee

The Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MDASLA) is proud to announce the results of the 2025 election and introduce the incoming 2025–2026 Executive Committee. These leaders will officially assume office at the conclusion of the 2025 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture in New Orleans, LA, this October.

Election Results – 2025–2026 MDASLA Executive Committee

• Incoming President – Patrick Whealton

• President-Elect – Mick Humes

• Immediate Past President – Michael Pullano

• Secretary – Paul Jester

• Treasurer – Edy Ruano (serving first year of a 2-year term)

• Trustee – Brian Reetz (serving first year of a 3-year term)

Full / Associate Members-at-Large (11):

• Zach Brown

• Heather Corcoran

• Javi Diaz-Ortiz

• Chris Ellis

• Eric Gilbey

• Mark Haney

• Laurel McSherry

• Ali Salimian

• Julie Soss

• JoAnn Trach-Tongson

• Sarah Trautvetter

Affiliate Representatives (formerly Affiliate At-Large):

• Gibbs LaMotte

• Tracey Friedly

• Jon Lutton

• Stephanie Cohen

Associate Member Representatives (formerly Junior Professional Representatives):

• Stephanie Cavanaugh

• Simone Robinson

Public Practice Representative:

• Danielle Bilot (Department of Planning, Baltimore City)

  
  

The Chapter extends its gratitude to all members who participated in this year’s election and to the outgoing leaders for their service and dedication. Together, the 2025–2026 Executive Committee will continue to advance the profession of landscape architecture across Maryland through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship.