Succession: Making Room for the Evolution of a Firm - 1.25 PDH (LA CES/non-HSW)
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What does it mean to move a practice from entrepreneurship to stasis to reimagination to reinvention? How can this process, if managed with foresight, create the opportunity for innovation and for an even stronger voice? Case studies of prominent, diverse firms will provide actionable steps to successful firm evolution.
Learning objectives:
- Getting Started: Learn strategies for a long-term approach to successfully preparing for firm succession that help meet both personal and business goals.
- One Size Does Not Fit All: Become familiar with the different entity structures, valuation methods and financing options each speaker's company employed and how it impacted succession planning and outcomes.
- Invest in HUMAN Resources: Learn the critical importance of including emerging leaders in the transition process and how talent assessment, development, compensation and DEI solidifies the next generation of leadership.
- Have a Plan: Understand how creating a supportive atmosphere to discuss change while concurrently loosening the reins can help confirm that one's legacy isn't left to chance.
Kimberly A. Tryba, ASLA, AIA
Former Managing Partner
Martha Schwartz Partners
As managing partner at Martha Schwartz Partners, Kimberly oversaw strategic planning and global business development for the international landscape architecture firm, successfully opening MSP's NYC office in 2016. Active in ASLA since 2012, she holds board positions with the New York State Council of Landscape Architects (NYSCLA), the Alliance for Public Space, and MetroHort LLC. She also co-chairs the ASLA-NY Advocacy Committee. A 2018 MLA graduate of Rutgers University, she extends her expertise by teaching landscape at the NYBG and BBG botanical gardens, showcasing a commitment to both professional and educational spheres.
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Kona Gray, FASLA
Principal
EDSA, Inc.
As a firm leader with 29-years of experience in 30+ countries, his global design and management sense has positively shaped the outcomes of many environments. His portfolio includes large-scale planning and detailed site design with emphasis on communities, parks, hospitality, urban and campus environments that solve meaningful issues. Currently, he serves as ASLA Representative to the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board and recently served as ASLA Vice President Professional Practice. He is a Past President of the Landscape Architecture Foundation and active member of the Urban Land Institute. Kona earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Georgia.
Lucinda Sanders, FASLA
Partner and CEO
OLIN
Cindy is President and CEO of OLIN. She has a core belief that transforming thinking transforms place, and she is eager to bring this idea to the design table wherever she works. Cindy is responsible for continually shaping OLIN as a leader in design excellence and has led the design of many of OLIN’s signature award-winning projects. She is the co-founder of OLIN LABS, the studio’s in-house research practice. Outside of OLIN, she is dedicated to the advancement of the field of landscape architecture and urban design including the co-creation of the Landscape Architecture Foundation’s Fellowship for Innovation and Leadership.
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