Bernie Alonzo

Bernie Alonzo is an experienced Landscape Architect with 27 years in the field, currently serving as an Associate Landscape Architect at Herrera Environmental Consultants since April 2023. Previously, Bernie held the position of Principal at GGN (Gustafson Guthrie Nichol) for over 15 years, where expertise in managing large consultant teams and complex processes was demonstrated through leading technically challenging projects. Bernie's background includes serving as a Commissioner for the Seattle Design Commission and as a Senior Associate at The Portico Group, where leadership and integrative thinking in multi-disciplinary environments were crucial. Early career experience as a Designer at Weisman Design Group laid the foundation for professional development. Educational credentials include a BLA in Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington and a certificate in Design Firm Leadership & Management also from the University of Washington.