PARTNER

Ransom attended Colorado State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Construction Management. As the managing partner of the Denver office, he has led projects from design conception through construction on a variety of sites throughout the country. He has collaborated with architects, developers, engineers and artists to help envision and craft landscapes from small urban courtyards to large scale master plans. As a landscape architect he believes in the continued growth of the profession and has taught at and guest lectures at various universities.   

As a native of Colorado and an extensive traveler he strives to find contemporary design solutions while honoring each site’s heritage and ecology. Ransom is a licensed landscape architect in the state of Colorado. His interests are studying modern architecture, art, music, volunteering and sketching.

PARTNER

Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Colorado State University. As a native to the Hudson Valley region of New York, Ryan has a deeply rooted connection to the land where his family has lived for more than 275 years. Growing up on his family’s farm with rolling fields, streams and woodlands, he has always felt the connection between people, animals and the land.

He manages the New York office which focuses on projects in Dutchess County, Ulster County, Columbia County and Litchfield County in Connecticut. He has designed, detailed and managed a diverse range of projects infusing innovation with proven traditional principals for the past 27 years. He is a project designer with the strong ability to detail construction methods and implement creative design solutions. Ryan is a licensed landscape architect in the states of New York and Colorado. His work strives to expand the boundaries of ecology, culture and timeless design. 

SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Brett has over 20 years of landscape architecture experience in high-end residential, resort, and industrial site design across the U.S. and Caribbean. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a minor in Horticulture, he began his career in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina leading a wide range of diverse projects from intimate residential gardens to large-scale community and port developments.Growing up amongst the Georgia pines, Brett’s childhood was filled with countless hours of building treehouses and redirecting creek beds to create picturesque plunge pools for swimming. Coupled with his passion for drawing, he knew landscape architecture was his professional goal at a very young age.

Since joining R Design in 2019 Brett has brought a thoughtful, high-performing, solution-driven mindset, and a passionate, detailed, design approach to each new project. Brett is a licensed landscape architect in the states of Colorado and Georgia. When he’s not at his desk, Brett enjoys spending his free time with his family, mountain biking, snowboarding, golfing, or taking on the endless list of DIY home projects.

SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Emily is a Landscape Architect with project experience throughout the country, breathing life into residential, hospitality, and mixed use projects. Her exterior designs are borne from an intuitive ability to connect people with nature. She strives to create designs with harmony and balance, while integrating native gardens that support pollinators. With attention to detail and craftsmanship, she creates timeless designs that prioritize contextual sensitivity.

Emily received her Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Colorado State University and is licensed in Colorado. Besides drawing inspiration from collaborative partners and artists, she gets design ideas from her never-ending curiosity with new hobbies like farming, backpacking, baking, and woodworking.

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Ashley received a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2020. Through working with R Design she has contributed to high-end residential, community, and park projects across Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Utah, bringing a thoughtful and place-driven perspective to each site. Her work focuses on balancing environmental sensitivity with people-centered design. 

Originally from the small mountain town of Bailey, Colorado, Ashley grew up exploring forests, hiking trails, and studying native plant life. All experiences that continue to influence her design ethos. She approaches each project with creativity, care, and attention to detail, aiming to create outdoor environments that foster deep connections between people and the natural world. 

When she is not designing, her interests include hiking with her dog, camping in the mountains, traveling with family and friends, and exploring new landscapes through photography. 

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Shane’s love for landscapes began in the fields and forests of rural western Pennsylvania, where he spent his childhood building gardens and exploring the spaces between the natural and the manmade. That early curiosity evolved into a passion for placemaking—designing spaces that reflect culture, invite connection, and feel deeply rooted in their surroundings.

 He earned his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Penn State in 2018, and since then, his work has taken him from the streets of Berlin to the rainforests of Costa Rica and multiple cities across the United States.  Shane’s experience spans high-end residential, master-planned communities, regional parks, commercial districts, and vibrant streetscapes—but no matter the scale, his approach centers on people and place.

 At R Design, Shane brings a thoughtful, culturally informed perspective to each project, blending narrative, context, and creativity to craft landscapes that feel personal and timeless. When not working, you will find Shane traveling to new places, hiking in the mountains, or attending music events.