Jackie Dietz Pla, Asla (Kolpek)

Jackie Kolpek Dietz, PLA, ASLA, currently serves as the Territory Manager for Outdoor Products at Forms+Surfaces, where the focus is on designing and manufacturing architectural products for public spaces. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Associate Landscape Architect at DLR Group, where innovative design integration was key. Jackie had progressive positions at Confluence, including Landscape Architect and Associate Landscape Architect, contributing to various project phases and demonstrating expertise in planting designs. An internship at Pamela Self Landscape Architecture involved drafting documents and project presentations. Jackie began a career in horticulture at Reiman Gardens, overseeing both outdoor and indoor plant maintenance. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Iowa State University, complemented by minors in Horticulture and Spanish, along with studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Universidad Internacional.