| Changing of the Guard: RITree Announces New Vice Chair |
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This fall, RITree reluctantly accepted the resignation of long time Vice Chair Margaret Ryan, with much gratitude for her years of service, and continuing on as a member of the Board. It is with pleasure that we announce our new Vice Chair, Steven Pilz, and welcome him to the RITree Executive Committee. For the last few years, as a valuable Board Member and Tree Steward; he has also given his time to Chair the Arbor Day Program, and continues to do so. Steven Pilz is a true RI native, with roots in North Providence, some sapling years in Pawtucket, later in Johnston. Currently, he enjoys life in western Cranston with his wife of 10 years Jane. They met at a RI Yacht Club dance in Providence on the eve of the Winter Solstice. The chance connection led to an exchange of phone numbers, dating, and then marriage. Steve has worked as a professional landscape architect for the last 24 years, and his inspiration comes from compliments from clients and friends, as well as his acute sense of each design's possibilities, all balanced to achieve beauty and sustainability. Steve's work includes an impressive resume of design in a variety of public, private and design/build office environments. He currently is the owner and president of Giovanni Design Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in small to medium sized site design projects. (See RITree Sentinel Newsletter Fall 2008 for more on Steve Pilz) |
