Todd C. Jacobson

Todd C. Jacobson is an experienced horticulturist currently serving as the Director of Landscape Horticulture at The Morton Arboretum since March 2003. Over the years, Todd has held various positions at the Arboretum, including Head of Landscape Horticulture, Assistant Director of Horticulture, and Manager of Horticulture, overseeing teams of horticulturists and landscapers, managing budgets ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, and coordinating contractor work. Previous experience includes roles as a Landscape Specialist for the Village of Downers Grove, Gardener for the City of Evanston, and Landscape Construction Foreman at Pizzo & Associates, among others. Todd holds a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.