Ryan E. Bricker ’96

Principal Landscape Architect, HNTB

Ryan E. Bricker is an award-winning designer whose multidisciplinary career spans urban design, landscape architecture, product design and fine art. In 1999, Bricker founded the Dallas urban design practice for HNTB, where he has led efforts to integrate landscape architecture with large-scale transportation initiatives across the country. His work has helped state transportation departments adopt more context-sensitive, community-focused design processes.

Bricker is also one of the nation’s foremost experts in national military cemetery design. For more than a decade, he has provided planning and design leadership at Arlington National Cemetery, one of the country’s most sacred sites. He led the Southern Expansion project, a landmark effort that will extend the cemetery’s lifespan, enhance the visitor experience, and preserve its historic character. The project is one of the most significant in HNTB’s century-long history in terms of national importance and design impact.

Bricker earned a bachelor’s in landscape architecture (1997) from Texas A&M. A dedicated supporter of his alma mater, Bricker has served on the College of Architecture’s Professional Advisory Board for more than 20 years. He played a key role in working with the Texas A&M Foundation to grow the Landscape Architecture Development Fund, enabling more flexible departmental support.

Bricker is passionate about supporting the next generation of Aggie landscape architects. He has served as a mentor, guest lecturer, design charrette coordinator and studio juror within the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning.