Robb Berg

Robb’s appreciation for the connection between people and place began while growing up in the Midwest and has continued to evolve throughout his career.  Clients and communities have taught him to listen for what gives a place meaning, what is worth protecting, and what they hope it might become. That understanding shapes the way he approaches design, looking beyond the physical landscape to consider how a place can strengthen community, support environmental health, and contribute to a more resilient future.

Today, as President of Design Workshop, Robb brings those lessons to the direction of the firm. He sees leadership as creating the conditions for people to do extraordinary work. That means setting a clear direction while making room for different voices, helping teams navigate complexity, and building a culture where people feel trusted to contribute their best ideas. Leadership is also about raising expectations. When people are supported, inspired, and given the opportunity to stretch toward what is possible, Robb believes the work becomes better and the organization becomes stronger.

His investment in people reaches well beyond Design Workshop. A Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Robb has spent more than two decades serving the profession, including in national leadership roles. Mentorship and education have been an equally important part of that commitment, from working with university students to founding the Dr. Charles Fountain Internship Program. For Robb, helping someone discover their potential is another way of shaping the future.

Ultimately, Robb values the ripple effect of his work and the positive influence that continues long after his own role is complete. He sees it in projects that strengthen communities, organizations that give people the opportunity to contribute and lead, and programs that prepare the next generation to carry the profession forward. That lasting impact reflects a belief that has guided him throughout his career: the places we create are shaped by the relationships that make them possible.