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Stan Clauson has over 30 years experience in planning, landscape architecture, and urban design. His work has come to focus on planning and design issues relating to resort environments. He holds a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from Harvard's Graduate School of Design, and has served as planning director for the cities of Aspen, Colorado and Montpelier, Vermont. His career began as urban design planner for the city of Newton, Massachusetts and continued in public service positions and private practice in New England and the West. A former president of the Massachusetts Association of Consulting Planners, and currently serving as Past-President of the American Planning Association Colorado Chapter, he is active in professional groups and a frequent speaker on transportation and resort planning issues at conferences. This has carried with it a strong international orientation, and Stan has lectured in Switzerland, France, Austria, and Japan on resort development issues. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and the Urban Land Institute. An avid skier, student of languages, and yoga practitioner, Stan brings a broad range of experience to his work.

Born and raised Southern California, Heather graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Multimedia Design Technology. Heather has always had a passion for designing, so when she moved to Colorado, she pursued a dual Masters of Architecture and Urban Design at University of Colorado Denver. She became more interested in the planning aspects while taking planning electives and urban design studios. With her background in admin and graphic design in real estate and property management, Heather hopes to become a license certified planner. Heather enjoys road cycling, mountain biking, and snowboarding as her favorite outdoor activities. Her favorite quote is “You cannot simply put something new into a place. You have to absorb what you see around you, what exists on the land, and then use that knowledge along with contemporary thinking to interpret what you see.” – Tadao Ando

Angie is a Planner who joined CRA from the public sector where she gained a broad understanding of quality rural land planning and land use. She earned a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from Wayne State University in Detroit. While the Motor City is dear to her heart, she missed having "backyard" access to public lands for backpacking, biking, and hiking with her dogs and friends. Her Colorado tenure began in 2014 as an organic farmer and florist on the Western Slope, just after completing her Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. She has a background in customer and client service with expertise in translating concepts into workable action plans, largely influenced by her years of work in event design.

Rita heads our Landscape Architecture division. Her professional career in design, landscape architecture, and construction began in 2003. She holds a Master of Landscape Architecture degree and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communication Design, along with numerous awards in design, gardening, and community service. Rita’s work is rooted in a passion for ecological restoration and the rehabilitation of native habitats, seamlessly integrating these principles into landscapes that are restorative, memorable, and functional. With her friendly and personable demeanor, Rita loves making meaningful connections with her clients, the community, and the landscapes she serves. Her dedication to sustainability is evident in her pursuit of creating carbon-neutral environments that are as impactful as they are beautiful. Rita thrives on sharing her knowledge with others and staying on top of the latest trends and scientific research. She lectures at the University of Colorado at Boulder, presents at the annual Pro-Green Landscape Expo, and inspires students as a permaculture instructor. She also serves on the Boulder County Zoning & Planning Commission, where she helps shape thoughtful, sustainable development in the community. Rita’s work reflects her belief in the power of design to connect people, foster stewardship, and leave a lasting, positive impact.

Jonathan takes on administrative duties at SCA. He is a passionate outdoorsperson who is driven by a commitment to quality and efficiency. With a degree in Business Finance and years of experience as a landscape contractor, planner, and accountant, Jonathan brings a comprehensive perspective to the team. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and meticulous with numbers, his diverse background enables him to seamlessly bridge the gap between design vision and practical execution, ensuring successful outcomes for every project he undertakes. Jonathan assists the team with cost estimating and take-offs, billing, business growth and development, and navigating planning submissions.