MDASLA Announces 2026–2027 Executive Committee Election Results

The Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MDASLA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2026–2027 Executive Committee elections.

Thank you to all members who participated in this year's election process, and congratulations to those elected to serve the Chapter. We are grateful for your willingness to volunteer your time, leadership, and expertise in support of Maryland's landscape architecture community.

The newly elected officers and board members will officially begin their terms immediately following the 2026 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, taking place September 16–18. Additional information regarding the board transition and strategic planning efforts will be shared with incoming board members in the coming weeks.

2026–2027 Elected Positions

President-Elect

• Paul Jester

  
  

Secretary

• Zach Brown

  
  

Members-at-Large

• Mark Haney

• Laurel McSherry

• Julie Soss

• JoAnn Trach-Tongson

• Sarah Trautvetter

• David Myers

• Tyler Cullum

• Jonathan Gemmell

• Michael Pullano

• Amina Mohamed

  
  

Affiliates-at-Large

• Tracey Friedly

• Jon Lutton

• Rachel Riley

• Stephanie Cohen

  
  

Continuing Executive Committee Members

The following Executive Committee positions were not up for election this year and will continue serving their current terms as follows:

• President: Michael Humes (currently serving as President-Elect)

• Treasurer: Edy Ruano (currently serving first year of two-year term)

• Trustee: Brian Reetz (currently serving first year of three-year term)

  
  

Congratulations once again to our incoming Executive Committee members, and thank you to all who continue to support the mission of MDASLA. We look forward to another year of advancing the profession of landscape architecture and serving our members across Maryland.