Gage has practiced landscape architecture in South Florida since 2005, working throughout the US Gulf South, the Caribbean Islands, the UAE and Asia. He serves as Co-Founder and Design Principal, applying a hands-on approach to both design and construction methods. Gage holds a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from Clemson University and study abroad experience from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain. He is also a FAA-Certified Remote Pilot and holds a Part-107 sUAS License, which allows for a range of commercial drone applications including aerial photography and cinematography, environmental monitoring, various types of inspections and construction site surveying. He is most inspired by the design process, often overseeing a project from inception to final completion. Gage exhibits a respect for nature, a strong attention to detail and a dedication to sustainable solutions to his clients.

EDUCATION
Clemson University | BLA, Landscape Architecture, Magna Cum Laude
Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona | Study Abroad Semester

MEMBERSHIP + COMMITTEES
Florida Wildlife Corridor | Board Member
Clemson University | Advisory Council School of Landscape Architecture
American Society of Landscape Architects | Member

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Part 107 Certified Drone Operator

Rebecca is Co-Founder and Design Principal of Cadence. Since it’s inception in 2010, she has worked alongside business partner, Gage Couch, to direct and manage all the firms day-to-day operations as well as lead projects through the entire design process. Rebecca is responsible for overseeing business development, community engagement, and strategic planning for the firm. She has practiced Landscape Architecture in South Florida for 18 years and is a licensed Landscape Architect in the State of Florida and Louisiana. Rebecca is a BLA graduate of the LSU Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture and has practiced Landscape Architecture in South Florida for 20 years. Over the years, Rebecca’s travel and project endeavors have taken her around the globe and across various market sectors including urban redevelopment, hospitality, campus, and healthcare design. With each project endeavor, whether in the public or private sector, she seeks to listen to her clients, render careful attention to design details and provide an energetic vibe to keep innovation afloat. She takes great pride in creating meaningful places for people to enjoy. Cadence has built a reputation in the South Florida design and development industry for its ability to educate the community on the social and environmental benefits of Landscape Architecture.

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University | BLA, Landscape Architecture
Edinburgh College of Art, Scotland | Study Abroad Semester

MEMBERSHIP + COMMITTEES
Landscape Architecture Foundation | Board of Directors, Vice President of Communications
Broward County Cultural Council Grants Review Panel | Panelist
Clemson University | Advisory Council School of Landscape Architecture
Broward College Downtown Redevelopment | Urban Design Technical Advisor
American Society of Landscape Architects | Member
Mockingbird Trail | Advisory Role Member and Design + Technical Review Committee

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Florida #6667071, Louisiana #132445

Ashley is a native with deep roots in Fort Lauderdale. Ashley assists the design team with day to day administrative tasks and works along our design team to curate and document digital media content to better inform the communities we work within on the value of good design. She has helped Cadence to build a unique community following that engages with us during the progress of our projects, both locally and internationally.

MEMBERSHIP + COMMITTEES
American Society of Landscape Architects | Florida | Event Planning Committee Member Broward Chapter
Flamingo Gardens | Centennial Master Plan Task Force Member
Florida Native Plant Society – Broward Chapter | Member
Historical Stranahan House and Museum | Member + Volunteer
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale | Member

Stephanie first joined the team as an intern while earning a Bachelors of Architecture degree from Florida Atlantic University before becoming a full-time designer at Cadence. She possesses a unique perspective as an educated architect with a strong
interest for site design, making her a unique part of the production team. Her approach to landscape design is seen as an opportunity to make connections: between people and nature, between indoors and outdoors, between old and new.

MEMBERSHIP + COMMITTEES
Florida Native Plant Society – Broward Chapter | President
Friends of Broward County Natural Areas | Member
Friends of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve | Member

Mara joins our team with a Masters in Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design from Florida International University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Northeastern University. Mara’s journey as a first-generation Romanian-American nurtured a passion for understanding the connections people build to each other and their environments through culture. She also explores this connection through her passions of gardening, photography, visual arts, vocal and dance performance, teaching, advocacy, and activism.

Charles, born and raised in southeast Louisiana, joins the Cadence team with a bachelor’s degree from the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University. He has a passion for designing thoughtful and impactful spaces that enrich the landscape at all scales – ecological, social, and personal. Charles is a strong believer in the power of storytelling and that a story weaved from the site’s history and context is the most sincere. He constantly strives for refinement through crafting beautiful details and choreographing the way materials dance among the space; nevertheless, he holds dear to his childlike imagination and has a desire to make “play” a part of the entire human experience.