Handling so many amazing projects—and doing it so well—reflects the great talent and true dedication of our MPA team. Whether you have worked with all of us or only some of us, we’d like to introduce you— or re-introduce you— to MPA’s stellar team of professionals…
Michael Pape, PLA
Founder
A Texas native and a Floridian since 1957, Michael attended the US Naval Academy before graduating from UF in ‘77. After starting his career with Sasaki Associates (Watertown, MA), in 1979 he cofounded Land Design Resources in Ocala, then established Michael Pape & Associates PA in 1984. Licensed in 1977, his career as a landscape architect and land planner now spans 45+ years.
Born in Kansas and a Floridian since 1960, Trish graduated from both FSU (’77) and UF (’85), becoming a licensed Landscape Architect in 1985. Having previously worked at her father’s Crystal River architectural firm and with McCumber Golf Design (Jacksonville), she now has 45+ years’ experience specializing in land planning and site design.
An Ocala/Marion County native, Suzanne is a University of Florida ‘02 graduate and became a licensed Landscape Architect in ’06. Her 20+ year career has covered the full scope of landscape architecture from professional planning and design to project management and client service. Her recent transition into the role of Principal is a result of her proven ability to lead MPA’s team into the future.
A native Floridian from Miami, US Navy veteran, and ’93 graduate of UF, John was licensed in 1996. After beginning his career in Ocala, John joined MPA in 2000. His professional experience now spans 30+ years, and his design expertise focuses on golf course landscape and residential design, among other aspects of landscape architecture.
A Sumter County native, Allison is a ‘97 graduate of UF. Having started her career in Boston, she returned to Florida and joined MPA in 1999. Her expertise in landscape architectural design, lighting design, CADD production management, and IT now spans 25+ years.
Contract Administration Associate ISA Certified Arborist FL-5846A
A Marion County native and ’98 graduate of Florida Gateway College, Bumpy started his career in Ocala and joined MPA in 2004. With a career now spanning 25+ years, his expertise ranges from landscape design to construction administration and maintenance consulting. He’s also MPA’s ISA-Certified Consulting Arborist.
A native of Orlando and a resident of Marion County since 1994. Terri is the third longest-tenured member of MPA’s team, having joined us in 1994. Her attention to detail and managerial expertise have been helping the MPA team stay organized and efficient for over 30+ years now.
A French native, James moved to Marion County with his family in 2000. James joined MPA’s CAD team in 2021 and spends his time outside work volunteering at the Ocala Civic Theatre, performing on stage in musicals and dramas since 2014. Email
Riley Zylstra
Associate/CADD Technician
A native Floridian, Riley graduated from Ocala’s Forest High School in 2020. Riley joined MPA in 2021 as a part of the CAD team and has since added irrigation master planning/design and lighting design to his responsibilities. He is also attending College of Central Florida at night. Email
Ricardo Garcia
Associate/Landscape Designer
A Florida native from Miami and a 2012 graduate with a Masters in Landscape Architecture from Florida International University, Ricardo started his career in freelance landscape design and construction. Moving to Homosassa, Florida in 2022 and joining MPA in 2023, he is working towards becoming a Licensed Landscape Architect, and focuses on golf course landscape and residential design. Email
