Erik developed a lifelong love for the environment and an appreciation for the artistic beauty of the natural world. His natural creative abilities drew him to a career in design, and his love for the natural environment made landscape architecture the perfect career.

Erik’s academic journey culminated in a B.A. in Landscape Architecture from the prestigious Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He honed his skills and gained valuable experience as a landscape architect at various firms before co-founding Ironwood Design Group in 2014 with his esteemed business partner, Sam Sampson. Erik’s creative vision is influenced by the mid-century design movement, formal English gardens, and the groundbreaking work of architectural legends Richard Neutra and M. Paul Friedberg.

Erik lives in metro Atlanta with his wife and three children. He enjoys searching for collectibles and movie nights with his family, which always includes buttered popcorn!