Landscape Forms Appoints Scott Black as Business Development Representative for the Eastern & Northern Michigan Regions
Kalamazoo, MI
– April 15, 2024 – Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and
manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, LED lighting and
accessories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Black as the
company’s newest Business Development Representative for the Eastern &
Northern Michigan Regions. The territory was previously represented by Kyle
Verseman, who was promoted to Regional Sales Manager of the Southeast Region at
Landscape Forms.
A seasoned
professional with over 23 years of experience in landscape architecture,
Black’s expertise spans a diverse range of projects including corporate
campuses, green infrastructure, regional commercial centers, residential
estates, streetscape enhancements, and urban parks. His passion lies in
creating collaborative, community-driven projects that not only function
effectively but also leave a lasting impact on practical, social, and cultural
levels.
Some of Black's
notable achievements include leading a team to receive the 2010 Michigan
Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award, and
recently, his contributions were recognized with the 2021 Honor Award from the
MIASLA Executive Committee for significant support of Michigan Landscape
Architects. For the last five years, he has successfully served in business
development within the manufacturing market, cultivating new relationships,
driving revenue growth, and consistently exceeding set territory budget.
Black’s
educational background includes an associate's degree in Landscape Design from
Lansing Community College, a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning with a
minor in Environmental Analysis from Eastern Michigan University, and an
Executive Masters of Business Administration from Michigan State University. He
actively engages with numerous professional and service organizations,
currently serving as the Vice President of Membership for the Michigan Chapter
of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Board Director for the
Executive MBA program at Michigan State University, Parks and Recreation
Commissioner, and Board Member for the Construction Board of Appeals in the
City of South Lyon, MI. Black is licensed as a Landscape Architect in the states
of Connecticut and Michigan.
About
Landscape Forms
Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated collections of
high-design site furniture, structures, accessories, and advanced LED lighting.
Since its founding in 1969 Landscape Forms has earned a
reputation for excellent design, high quality products and exceptional service.
The company is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and our family of brands
includes Loll Designs in Duluth, Minnesota; Summit Furniture in Monterey, California;
and Kornegay Design located in Phoenix, Arizona. It has sales representatives
throughout North America, South America, the United Kingdom, Monaco, Australia,
the United Arab Emirates and Asia. Landscape Forms collaborates
with renowned industrial designers and consultancies, landscape architects, and
architects to design and develop integrated collections of products that
address emerging needs and help create a sense of place. Additionally, the
company has formed global marketing partnerships with select companies that
share its commitment to design. Landscape Forms has an
installed base of products around the world. Clients include municipalities,
hospitality, residential, transit centers, corporate, college and health
care campuses; and familiar brand leaders such as Harvard University, Linked
In, New York Central Park Conservancy, Bryant Park, Google, Coca Cola, Oculus,
U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), Nike, National Museum of African American
History (Washington, D.C.), Barclays Center, Adidas, Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, Microsoft, and Uber. We’ve been named one of the Best Workplaces
in Manufacturing & Production for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
by Fortune Magazine, Michigan Manufacturer of the Year for 2020 by the
Michigan Manufacturers Association, and by 269 Magazine as one of
Southwest Michigan’s Wonderful Workplaces.
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