Stephen Trudnak, RLA, FASLA
Steve has more than 30 years of professional practice as a landscape architect in the State of Florida. He was the first member of the American Society of Landscape Architects to be elected a fellow in Southwest Florida. As director of planning and development for Bonita Bay Properties (The Bonita Bay Group) and as principal of his own design firm for sixteen years he has strengthened his ability to guide projects as the client and the consultant. During this time, his work was recognized by his peers with multiple awards and national recognition. Since joining Johnson Engineering as senior landscape architect, Steve has used his professional experiences and tenure to provide guidance and support the team and projects of all types; including commercial and residential developments, civic improvements such as, parks, streetscapes, signs and way finding systems, bikeways, and beautification of municipal facilities.
Michael Ekblad, RLA
Michael joined the Johnson Engineering team in 2006 as a landscape designer in the planning and landscape architecture group, and he has nearly eight years of experience in the study and practice of Landscape Architecture. Michael has consistently proven his unique ability to collaborate with other professions; and has assisted in the design and execution of several beautiful landscapes. During his career, Michael has worked on several private and public sector landscape architecture projects; including, city master planning and revitalization projects, land use analysis and site design, large and small scale commercial designs, urban and streetscape designs, roadway design and installations, and stormwater mitigation projects. To compliment his landscape design skills, Michael is highly trained in the design and construction of irrigation systems. He has been responsible for numerous irrigation projects including: Mercato in Naples; Alico Lakes in Lee County, and Northern Trust Bank (Certified LEED GOLD) in Fort Myers, as well as the irrigation design and construction observations for over 15 miles of roadways in Lee and Collier Counties. Michael’s additional training includes: Rainbird Academy Irrigation Technician’s Course and Installation Course, and HIT Logic Plus Certified Installation Program.
