We’re thrilled to welcome landscape architect John McCann to the TowerPinkster team. John brings more than 25 years of experience as a landscape architect and team leader. As a manager, John will also be a key member of TowerPinkster’s leadership team responsible for growing and guiding our talented team of landscape architects and designers. 

John’s work has taken him across market sectors including parks and recreation, non-motorized transportation planning and design, urban design, commercial design, industrial development, K-12, higher education planning and design, and comprehensive land use planning. John received his bachelor of landscape architecture from Pennsylvania State University and is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. We’re thrilled to have John join our team and look forward to the impact his leadership will have as we continue to grow our landscape architecture team and services.

Q: Tell us a little about yourself (where you are from, what your career path is, etc.)

I’m originally from New Jersey, grew up in eastern Pennsylvania, and attended Penn State University. I currently reside in Richland with my wife, two teenage boys, and multiple family pets. I started my career at a small landscape architecture firm in Columbus, Ohio and I made my way north to Kalamazoo 20 years ago and have been here ever since. Over the course of my career, I have led departments and teams for landscape architecture, engineering, and multidisciplinary firms which has provided me with a broad and diverse experience base. I am excited for the next chapter in my career at Tower Pinkster.

Q: Tell us about a favorite project you’ve worked on recently. What made it interesting?

A favorite project is a new one that is in the beginning stages which is the African Expansion project at the John Ball Zoo. It is interesting because I have never worked on a zoo exhibit project before and it is always something I was interested in. This project is cool because it includes many interesting and unique design features and amenities that I am excited to learn about and collaborate on.

Q: Why are you excited about leading TowerPinkster’s landscape architecture group?

I am excited about leading the landscape architecture group because the team here is a very collaborative talented group of individuals that produce high-quality designs and outstanding projects, and that is a team I want to be a part of. I am looking forward to the opportunity to add my experience and mentorship to the mix and help grow the landscape architecture team and diversify our project base.

Q: What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family watching movies, golfing, skiing, playing pickleball, boating on Gull Lake, family trivia/game nights, and visiting national parks.