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.