Joseph Richardson, PLA, ASLA, Founding Principal
Joseph Richardson is the founder of Richardson & Associates Landscape Architecture, a boutique firm based in Washington, D.C. Passionate about design, planning, construction, and management Joe’s sensibility and ease attracts both dedicated clientele and a talented, experienced team. Originally from New Orleans, Joe was drawn to the unique setting and architecture of his hometown, which remains a touchtone inspiring links between nature, the built environment, and his clients. Today, Joe leads teams of experts who realize select commissions ranging in scale from intimate urban courtyards, idyllic suburban properties, to sprawling country estates. A graduate of Louisiana State University’s Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture, Joe is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and is registered to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. He volunteers with the Make a Wish Foundation and the Georgetown House Tour and in his down time enjoys playing golf and tennis. Joe lives with his wife, Lindley, their daughter and beloved goldendoodle, Arabi.
Stacy Kellogg, Technical Director
Stacy Kellogg’s career began over 25 years ago in South Florida. As a licensed Landscape Architect, her passion for making meaningful connections between people and nature remains at the core of all her work. Whether designing and overseeing the construction of award-winning parks, institutional landscapes, commercial developments, or large-scale planning projects, Stacy imbues enriching character at every scale. Serving as Technical Director at Richardson & Associates since 2018, Stacy merges her skill and discipline for developing highly detailed construction drawings with her ability for managing teams of people. Personalized, distinctive environments are the result. Prior to earning her bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, summa cum laude, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Stacy served in the U.S. Coast Guard where she had a formative experience as both station engineer and boarding team member. Today, she is registered to practice landscape architecture in Virginia and enjoys working closely with her clients and colleagues. Stacy resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, two boys, and their Mini Aussie.
Jordan Clough, Associate Principal
Jordan is a designer with over a decade in the field. His keen artistic bent, knowledge of native plant ecology, and life-long concern for the environment are evident in all his designs. A native of Loudoun County, Virginia, Jordan blends contemporary influences with the rich architectural heritage of the region he knows so well. After graduating from the Virginia Tech School of Architecture with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Jordan began his career with over a dozen US Embassies overseas projects. Since then, he has honed his craft for clientele in Washington, D.C., and New York City with projects ranging in scale from community and estate master planning to Manhattan garden terraces. At R&A, Jordan focuses on creating customized, functional outdoor experiences for his clients via detailed execution and a deep understanding of construction. Jordan, his wife, and three children reside in Western Loudoun.
Mark Finlayson, Associate Principal
Mark Finlayson brings over 25 years in the residential landscape design and construction industry to Richardson & Associates. Early in his career, after graduating from West Virginia University with a BSLA, he was advised to gain experience in the art of building landscapes, and his first-hand construction knowledge continues to inform his work today. At R&A, Mark manages projects from initial conversations and sketches through schematics and permitting. He enjoys guiding clients through the process, helps hone and sequence their vision, and utilizes his perspective to offer possibilities. He is often in the field, checking on sites to ensure projects are built to the firm’s specifications and standards. Originally from Columbia, MD, Mark lives in Leesburg, Virginia, where he and his wife raised their now adult children. Enjoying this phase of life, Mark plays golf, works in his yard, and looks forward to downhill skiing every year with friends.
Adam Sexton, Senior Associate
Adam is a landscape designer, creative thinker, and garden enthusiast. He joined R&A as an Associate in 2020. Passionate about residential landscapes and ecological restoration, Adam delights in engaging with clients and in the transformational process that ultimately connects them to their property. Adam earned his bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech in 2010 and has over a decade of design detailing and construction implementation for projects that range from public parks, campuses, international urban planning, and estate master planning, Regardless of scale, he strives to provide inviting spaces that bridge nature and practical use. Adam currently lives in Northern Virginia with his dog, Stevie.
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Marci Bonner, PLA, Senior Associate
Amanda Clerkin, Senior Associate
Madelyn Erb, Senior Associate
Julie Matthews, Associate Landscape Architect
Amy Grigg, Associate Landscape Architect