Founded in 1910, Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM) is the monthly magazine of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). It is the magazine of record for the landscape architecture profession in North America, reaching more than 60,000 readers who plan and design projects valued at more than $140 billion each year. LAM is a benefit of ASLA membership, and is available in both print and digital formats by subscription, and may also be found in more than 250 bookstores around the world. To reach the editorial or advertising departments, visit the contact us page. Information about advertising is also available online.
EDITORIAL
Jennifer Reut, Editor
Jennifer Reut started at Landscape Architecture Magazine as an associate editor in 2013, and was elevated to Editor in 2020. In addition to editing the magazine for ten years, she has written many feature articles on a range of subjects, including “The River Beneath the River,” on the cleanup of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., for which she won an EXCEL award for feature writing; “Big Bend in the Road,” on ecological and social change in Far West Texas; and “Out of Time,” on landscape architect Sara Zewde’s memorial at Valongo Slave Port in Rio de Janeiro. In addition to her role as Editor, she is working on content strategy and digital transformation for the 2024 website launch. Reut has a master’s and a doctorate in architectural history from the University of Virginia, and she began her education at Hampshire College, where she obtained a BA in American history and literature.
Chris McGee, Art Director
Chris has been LAM’s art director since September 2008. Chris was the magazine’s design associate from 1995 to 1998, and served as art director for two Economist Group publications, Traffic World and Air Cargo World in Washington, D.C. He also spent four years in Chicago, where he was art director of a number of health care publications in both Chicago and Milwaukee.
Kristen Mastroianni, Senior Graphic Designer
Kristen has been with LAM full time since January 2023. She brings years of publication design experience and was previously the Art Director for Legal Times, a preeminent weekly publication in Washington, DC. Her freelance work has included designing national magazines, as well as creating advertising and marketing campaigns for small businesses and associations. At LAM, Kristen also edits the GOODS column.
Lisa Schultz, Copy Chief
Lisa is the copy chief for LAM and is responsible for copyediting and fact checking the magazine and website. Before coming to ASLA in 2006, she worked on the copy desk at Legal Times and as a freelance publications consultant for labor union and nonprofit clients. She has a BA in English with a concentration in writing from West Virginia University.
Leah Ghazarian, Production Editor
Leah manages the flow of stories and art among the magazine’s writers, editors, copy chief, and art director. She also writes and edits for the magazine. Prior to joining the LAM staff in 2020, she was the senior associate editor of design for Custom Home, Builder, and Architect magazines. Earlier in her career, she coordinated communications for an architecture firm in Los Angeles.
Timothy A. Schuler, Contributing Editor, NOW
Tim is the editor of the Now section of LAM and a regular contributor to the magazine. He is an award-winning journalist whose writing on the built and natural environment has appeared in Places Journal, Architect, CityLab, and Next City. Born and raised in rural Kansas, he currently lives there with his wife and son. You can reach him at timothyaschuler@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
PUBLISHING
Michael O’Brien, Publisher and Chief Financial Officer
Michael O’Brien became the publisher of LAM in December 2014. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, he joined ASLA in 2009 as its chief financial officer and continues in that role as well. Michael is a graduate of the State University of New York College at Geneseo with a B.S. in Accounting. He also obtained the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) certification and the Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA) certification from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Before joining ASLA, Michael worked for CFO To Go and Price Waterhouse (currently PricewaterhouseCoopers) in various management, auditing, and accounting roles.
Kathleen Thomas, Sales Manager
A native of Pennsylvania, Kathleen earned a BA in English Literature from St. Lawrence University, and at mid-career, has just received her MBA from Georgetown University. She has spent her entire career in publishing, including positions with American Artist and Restaurant & Hotel Design. Kathleen helped launch GOVERNING magazine and spent six years establishing it as a must-read for public officials across the country. She also worked for 10 years at the Magazine Group (now McMurry/TMG).
Laura Iverson, Senior Production Manager
Laura joined Landscape Architecture Magazine as the senior production manager in 2022. She brings more than 25 years of experience in publishing to her role. After working for a regional publisher in New Orleans, she served as production director for CFO magazine, a member of the Economist Group, for 12 years. She joined the American Dental Education Association in 2012 as senior publishing manager, coordinating numerous newsletters, meetings materials, advertising sales, and ad hoc design projects.
Monica Barkley, Sales Manager