WK Dickson promotes Czyscon

Edward Czyscon has been named Director of Landscape Architecture for WK Dickson & Co., Charlotte, N.C. In this role Czyscon will be responsible for directing the development and growth of the firm’s landscape architecture services throughout the entire corporation.

Czyscon graduated from the College of Environmental Science & Forestry at Syracuse University and holds degrees in forestry, environmental studies and landscape architecture. As a dynamic and effective project manager, he has received awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks, the American Planning Association and special recognition from the White House presented by former first lady, Nancy Reagan.

“Ed is an exceptional part of the WK Dickson team. He has shown a passionate interest in growing the [landscape architecture] group and has established a remarkable track record of successful design and planning projects,” says David Peeler, President and CEO, WK Dickson. “His leadership and progressive thinking will undoubtedly establish the Landscape Architecture Group as a force to be reckoned with in the southeast region,” Peeler adds.

The challenge of growing a successful practice area is nothing new for Czyscon. In the past he has played an integral part in establishing a multi-discipline firm with five offices that grew from 4 to 200 employees over an eight-year period and has also successfully managed the Landscape Architecture Southeast Division for a 5,000-person international design group. His portfolio boasts a diverse range of projects including master planning for mixed-use developments, streetscapes, parks and greenways, office park development, urban planning and urban design.