Richard E. Toth, ASLA
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 

Richard Toth, of Utah State University, received his nomination, in Knowledge, from the Utah Chapter. As a landscape architect and educator, with a particular emphasis on bioregional planning and design in the American West, he has authored more than 30 articles and research papers. He was among the first to develop interactive computer landscape modeling. From the beginning of his career at Penn State with Ian McHarg to his lasting dedication and commitment to responsible and inspired planning, he is dedicated to the culture and traditions of landscape stewardship. Hundreds of landscape architects in practice today have looked to him for mentorship and share his dedication to the profession. His outreach to communities, government bodies and environmental organizations have likewise engaged people outside the profession in regional planning, respect for the landscape and the duty of everyone to live responsibly. 

Ramiro Villalvazo, ASLA
USDA Forest Service (Retired)
Fairfield, Calif. 

Ramiro Villalvazo, of the USDA Forest Service, received his nomination, in Leadership/Management, from the Council of Fellows Executive Committee. The 2014 recipient of the ASLA LaGasse Medal, he has distinguished himself and his profession throughout the course of his career. His leadership in and dedication to public land management and international ecotourism have benefitted innumerable communities. He has also served as a catalyst and effective Forest Service proponent in the protection and management of scenic corridors. Moreover, he has been an ardent promoter of landscape architecture within the U.S. Forest Service. He served as the chief landscape architect for the Forest Service in Washington, D.C. As forest supervisor of the Eldorado National Forest in California, he managed 700,000 acres and a staff of more than 300 people. And, as the USFS Southwest Region public services director, he led the management of 18 national forests. 

Headshots of the Fellows-elect are available to the media upon request. 

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About the American Society of Landscape Architects

Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 15,000 members in 49 professional chapters and 72 student chapters. Members of the Society use "ASLA" after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Landscape architects lead the stewardship, planning and design of our built and natural environments; the Society’s mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education and fellowship.