L. Andrew Franke, PLA, ASLA, LEED GA

Mr. Franke is a founding member and principal of PDS responsible for various aspects of project development ranging from site inventory and analysis, planning, design development, environmental permitting, recreation master planning, and construction documentation on local, national, and international projects of varying sizes and scales. He also has substantial experience in arboriculture and tree preservation during site development and construction.

Mr. Franke directed the firm's efforts for the renaissance of Blackburn Park in Webster Groves; was project manager for the renovation of Kirkwood Park; and directed the Comprehensive Parks Master Plan for O'Fallon, MO. He has completed designs for Saint Louis University, Lacledes Landing Redevelopment Corporation and Brentwood Forest Condominium Association.

His design talents have been recognized by clients and fellow professionals, having recently received an award from the Saint Louis Chapter of ASLA for his outstanding work for the City of Kirkwood, MO. Mr. Franke serves on the City of Richmond Heights Planning and Zoning Commission, is a Certified Arborist and member of the International Society of Arboriculture. He is a member of ASLA and a registered Landscape Architect in several states.

Mr. Franke is a graduate of Kansas State University, Magna Cum Laude.