Kristy DeGuire is the “DG” (design guru / firm leader) of DG2 Design. She graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in landscape architecture and is a registered landscape architect in Missouri. She has completed the course as a certified playground safety inspector which aids her in designing safe playgrounds. Prior to founding DG2 Design, she worked for almost a decade with a multidisciplinary design firm where she led the planning and landscape architecture team. While there, Kristy received multiple awards and honorable mentions for her work.

Her educational background, professional experience, and history of creating award-winning outdoor spaces are the tip of the iceberg that comprises Kristy’s qualifications as a firm leader and landscape architect. When not working, you can find Kristy at home in her garden.

Sara coordinates the details on a variety of projects, specifically from the landscape architects and civil engineers. She graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Civil Engineering and provides quality assurance and quality control reviews of construction documentation and specifications prior to issuing the final product to project clients. When she’s not working, you’ll most likely find her on a tennis court and will occasionally see her taking a walk in Kirkwood, biking the Gravois Greenway, or golfing. On a summer weekend you might find her at the lake soaking in the sun and reading a good book.

Mimi chose DG2 Design because she appreciates the effort the team puts into local communities through ecological and educational landscape design. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is accredited with the American Society of Landscape Architects. Her favorite part of every project is seeing the team’s ideas become real-life renderings or construction drawings and seeing the project at completion. When not working, Mimi enjoys baking with her two cats Mao and Chopchop, hiking, and crocheting.

Derek has a passion rooted in his deep appreciation for thorough analysis, resulting in creating spaces that enrich peoples’ lives. His project experience includes streetscapes, parks, healthcare, and education campuses, along with dynamic urban spaces. I love thinking about the ‘big picture,’ even on projects that are only several thousand square feet. Regardless of scale, every thought and articulated detail has an impact on a larger system. Derek’s experience includes collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams and providing project management. He has been instrumental in his various projects, recognized with several design awards throughout his career.

Derek has a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University and is active within the St. Louis chapter of ASLA, having served as Chapter President 2017-2020. When out of the office, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and family (including his dog Bella), relaxing outdoors, and coaching his son’s various sports teams.

Maria is a licensed landscape architect with over fifteen years of experience, including extensive work in the fields of urban design, horticulture and planning. She brings a unique,
culturally informed aesthetic, having grown up and studied in both The Patagonia and Buenos Aires, Argentina, and having lived and worked in the U.S. for over 20 years. Maria is driven to resolve complex design challenges without losing sight of the social and physical milieu in which a landscape resides. Maria has led numerous prominent projects throughout the US and Asia, ranging from civic and tech campuses and botanical gardens to urban gardens and pastoral landscapes. Maria is the recipient of multiple design awards and has led a range of panels at national and international conferences.

Anja studied Landscape architecture in Vienna, Austria after returning back home in 2019.   The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was the reason she studied landscape architecture. Strolling through the park and in general through American cities taught Anja the importance of public spaces and the value of nature in a city. The kind of nature that is for everyone and does not require long trips by
car and other financial ties. She grew up in the Austrian countryside and took nature and all the benefits
that come with it for granted – she says the USA taught me better. Often you can find me – up in the mountains
hiking, volunteering at an animal rescue organization, training my German Hunting Terrier Rea, painting watercolors
or enjoying the simple things in life together with my family and friends.

As a bookkeeper, Ricka records the financial transactions of DG2 Design and takes care of day-to-day functions such as recording sales, paying bills, and processing payroll.

Millie is dedicated to spreading happiness at the office and some site visits! Every day, she makes it a point to come to the office and ensure that everyone has a better day. Don’t forget to greet her during our virtual meetings!