Grant first joined the gēnus team as an intern and has now become a Project 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. Grant is a LEED Accredited Professional and strives to incorporate sustainable design practices in landscape architecture.

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 growing food at a local community garden and working with the Polk County Master Gardeners.