Graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture and Planning, Rick continued his design exposure with post-graduate courses on urban design and environmental remediation in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.

His extensive project experience includes working under the design direction of notable industry leader Christine Ten Eyck, followed by an eight-year senior associate position at the Scottsdale, AZ Planning and Landscape Architecture firm of Greey | Pickett. From 2010 to 2013, Rick was a managing partner at Suite Design Group.

Rick’s professional experience reflects a history of conducting task-explicit, creatively conceived, and detail-oriented stewardship of projects throughout the United States. His specific professional strengths include residential and commercial site design, resort planning, and installation management.

Rick Schwarz, Principal