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STACY PAETZEL, RLA - Founder and Principal
Marshall Paetzel Landscape Architecture, PC was founded by Stacy Paetzel, a New York State Registered Landscape Architect. Ms. Paetzel is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the US Green Building Association. She was recently appointed as a Board Member of the New York State Board for Landscape Architecture and is a past board member of the New York State Council of Landscape Architects and NY Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Ms. Paetzel is active as co-chair of the Parrish Art Museum’s annual Landscape Pleasures symposium and Trustee of the Landcraft Garden Foundation.
An active member of the design community, Ms. Paetzel organized review sessions and taught courses to assist up-and-coming landscape architects obtain licensure. Ms. Paetzel was appointed to the ASLA National Licensure Committee for her continuing work to promote the profession.
Growing up on a farm in rural Virginia surrounded by open meadows and mountain views inspired Stacy’s love of native plants and landscapes that have a sense of place beyond the property line. Ms. Paetzel graduated from Virginia Tech University’s nationally acclaimed five-year landscape architecture program in 2000. Before forming MPLA, Stacy worked for Land Marks, a land planning and conservation firm based in East Hampton, New York, where she learned to enjoy the challenge of designing around some of the country’s most stringent environmental regulations.
JONATHAN PAETZEL, RLA - Principal
After receiving his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech in 1998, Jonathan returned to his native Long Island to begin his career in landscape architecture. Jonathan spent his first five years in the profession with a small design firm honing skills in landscape design and horticulture. With a strong desire to have more influence in project implementation and construction oversight, Jonathan joined a landscape contracting company involved with residential and public landscape construction as their lead designer. Jonathan would become managing director at the company where he managed the implementation of large-scale landscape projects designed by many notable landscape architects and designers from all across the country. Jonathan also designed and managed the installation of his own substantial residential landscape projects, winning multiple awards during his eleven years with the company.
In 2014, after the success and growth of the firm his wife Stacy Paetzel started ten years earlier, Jonathan joined the team of Marshall Paetzel Landscape Architecture. Jonathan's extensive experience with high end project management and job site supervision has been an excellent addition to the firm. His extraordinary attention to detail and knowledge of materials and construction make him ideally suited to oversee the preparation of bids and construction documents, as well as being the point of contact with contractors in the field. Jonathan is dedicated to achieving flawless results during the implementation of all MPLA designs, while ensuring our clients are receiving the best value from the contractors they hire. Jonathan is a Trustee of the Landcraft Garden Foundation.
ARIEL SCHEEL - Senior Design Associate
Ariel has pursued her career in the landscape architecture field by learning different aspects of design and construction. From high end residential to school play areas, Ariel has developed a diverse palette of knowledge. She graduated in 2013 from SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry with a degree in Landscape Architecture. After graduating, she diversified her basis of knowledge by working for design firms in Westchester County and Long Island. At MPLA, Ariel enjoys creating unique designs that achieve the visions of the client.
Dennis Mendoza- Design Associate
Dennis has over two decades of professional experience in the field of architecture design, construction, and management. Starting at William Rawn Associates in Boston, he worked on various new construction projects, including cultural venue facilities and educational campus buildings.
His professional development and curiosity eventually led him to move to NYC. Dennis built his background and creative knowledge of alternative building systems, processes, and materials working in smaller innovative and experimental architecture studios. Navigating the city's several agencies for approvals was an integral component in being able to manage and execute high-end residential projects from inception through completion.
Dennis moved to the East End of Long Island in 2021. His affinity for the area's vernacular architecture (and beaches) is a welcome exposure to further develop professionally and personally. The natural beauty and landscape of the East End has been an inspiring opportunity to apply his architectural skills and background to MPLA’s projects.
Josue Cruz, Senior Design Associate
Josue received his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry in 2019. He then traveled to San Francisco to complete his capstone on the origins of modern landscape architecture design and the influence the California Midcentury Modern design movement had in the residential realm of landscape architecture.
Since returning home to the North Fork of Long Island to begin his professional career in Landscape Architecture, Josue has expanded his understanding of local residential construction while working alongside master masons, landscaping crews, high end residential builders and other design firms. It’s this exposure to various trade masters and design professionals that keeps Josue inspired to grow and improve as a design professional.
In his personal life, Josue enjoys strength training, photography, and spending quality time with his family. He has a long-term aspiration to establish a foundation aimed at providing essential educational supplies to underprivileged children in his home country of Honduras.
TERESA MARSHALL - Office Manager
With over twenty years of experience in the banking industry, Teresa oversees day to day operations, financial matters and invoicing.
Stella takes her job very seriously and makes sure everyone is having a great day at work!