Grant first joined the gēnus team as an intern and has now become an Associate Landscape Architect. He is a 2007 graduate of Iowa State University with degrees in landscape architecture and horticulture. Passions for urban design, historical interpretation, and fine arts are Grant’s driving design interests, which lead him to studies in Rome, Italy and with a First Nations group in northwestern Idaho. Wanting to learn more about sustainable development and incorporate it into his professional work, Grant recently passed the LEED exam and is now an Accredited Professional.

A hobby interest in video and web-based communication turned professional when Grant developed a digital art tour for the University Museums at ISU. The project has been recognized at state and national levels with ASLA design awards in communication and Grant has been invited to speak at several symposiums about his work.

When not working, Grant enjoys the various art and music venues that have sprung up around Des Moines since he left for school. He also is an assistant-instructor in Tae Kwon Do.