Pland Principal Landscape Architect Brian Verardo Named CLARB Board of Directors President

Pland Principal Landscape Architect Brian Verardo will be serving as President of the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) 2025-26 Board of Directors. Verardo began his CLARB volunteer service as an L.A.R.E. grader and Exam Committee member in 2010. He was appointed as a director-at-large on the board of directors in 2020 and served two terms before becoming president-elect in 2024. Verardo has also worked alongside colleagues, CLARB staff and stakeholders from across the CLARB community in roles on the MBE Committee, L.A.R.E. Cut Score Committee and a variety of other work and focus groups.

“Brian brings exceptional strategic vision and collaborative leadership to our organization, having been instrumental in developing the CLARB 2.0 Strategic Framework,” said Matt Miller, CEO. “His commitment to strengthening relationships with member boards, IFLA, ICOR and other key partners, coupled with his dedication to developing future leaders and elevating the profession's recognition within the design and STEM fields, positions him as an invaluable asset to CLARB's continued success.”