People

Front:Vincent Pietrzak, Linda Scott, Peter Osborne, Timothy Bonaparte, Cory Jenner;  Middle: Brittany DeSantis, Tara Sepello, Katy Johnson, Taylor Goldthwait, Patrick Costello; Back: Lisa Canale, Jack Rader, Tim Lobczowski, Bernie Martin, Pete Auyer, Jeff Romano;

Not shown: Greg Horst, Bruce Appel

Our clients benefit from the firm’s capability to creatively solve a broad range of planning, site design, and site engineering issues.

Our office includes six Registered Landscape Architects including three partners, Peter Osborne, Vincent Pietrzak, Timothy Bonaparte and a support staff of fifteen talented professionals.

Peter Osborne, RLA Senior Partner



As a biology major, I have long been fascinated by the Darwin philosophy of “survival of the fittest” and its application to the business environment.  society and technology are constantly evolving and altering the business landscape. Survival in business today means quality service. As Landscape Architects, we must dedicate ourselves to explore creative and sustainable approaches to solving our client’s needs in order to serve them effectively. When our clients succeed, we succeed.

Education

• State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York, Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture, 1982
• Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, New York, Bachelors of Arts—Biology Major, 1977
• Accredited Continuing Education Courses in Storm Water Management
• Dale Carnegie Sales Seminar

Memberships

• Member, American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA)
• New York State Turfgrass Association
• Planning Board Member, Village of Liverpool
• CLARB Certified



Vince Pietrzak, RLA Partner



The influence of technology and exposure to other disciplines has propelled Landscape Architecture in new directions, as well as provided new solutions to environmental planning and design. My goal as a Landscape Architect is to offer our clients innovative solutions which not only fulfill their needs but exceed expectations.

Education

• State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York, Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture, 1985
• Canton College, Canton, New York, Associates Degree in Arts and Science, 1982

Memberships

• Member, American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA)
• Affiliate Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Timothy Bonaparte, RLA, CPESC, LEED AP Partner



With a background in construction, I understand that using efficient concept design, the latest technology, and construction quality control are the basic tools in bringing sound site design and project confidence to reality for an Owner.

Education

• State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York, Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture, 1997
• State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, New York 1994
• Accredited Continuing Education Courses in Storm Water Management and “Green“ Design

Memberships

• Member, American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA)
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
• LEED Accredited Professional
• Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board

Bruce Appel, RLA Consulting Partner



Envisioning the landscape possibilities is an artistic process, which combines the art of landscape architecture, discipline of site engineering, and respect of the natural environment. I have dedicated myself to this interactive practice which utilizes foresight and experience to identify opportunities and achieve creative solutions.

Education

• State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture, 1966
• Accredited Continuing Education Courses in Storm Water Management, Contract Management, Partnering, Negotiating, Turf Grasses and Recreation Planning

Memberships

• Member, American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA)
• Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
• American Concrete Institute
• NYS Athletic Administrators Association

Cory Jenner, RLA, CPESC, CPSWQ, LEED (Green) Associate Associate



Education

• State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture, 2001
• Accredited Continuing Education Courses: AutoCAD, Storm Water Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Contract Legalities

Memberships

• Member, American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA)
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
• Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ)
• LEED (Green) Accredited Professional
• International Honor Society of Sigma Lambda-Alpha

 

Linda Scott, SMPS Associate



I began working in the A/E industry in 1985 while living in Maine and found the industry exciting. When I moved back to Central NY, I joined Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture (Obrist & Appel at that time). Over my 23 years here, I have watched the firm grow and evolve into the premier Landscape Architecture and Site Engineering firm that it is today. As an Associate, I am responsible for Office Management (including Human Resources), Business Development and Marketing.

Education

• AS Paralegal Studies, Bryant & Stratton 1980
• Accredited Continuing Education – Marketing and Business Development

Memberships

• Society of Marketing Professionals (SMPS) 1997-Present
• Board Member SMPS 2001-2009