PRINCIPAL, OWNER
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

With experience in gardening, the construction trades, and the arts, Ben brings a wide assortment of skills and background to each project. He believes that each garden and landscape design is best approached as a synthesis of both built/human influenced forms and those we find in nature: without one, it is often difficult to see the other. It's the combination of both that excites and motivates.

Ben holds a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University in Landscape Architecture.

PRINCIPAL, OWNER
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Co-heading the Sun Valley, Idaho office, Chase Gouley’s hands on approach and big picture vision brings great creativity and excitement to each design. Chase’s passion for design, onsite construction management, and collaborative effort allows for seamless installation and successful projects.

Born and raised in Sun Valley Idaho, Chase spent most of his time outdoors. It was there he found his love for the land traveling throughout the Rocky Mountain range eventually landing in Bozeman Montana where he earned a Bachelor’s in Landscape Design and Horticulture. his moto is “It’s not about the design, it’s about the relationship created along the way.”

MT STUDIO DIRECTOR & SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Brent brings a background in fine art and a passion for ecology to create beautiful spaces connected to nature. He has worked across the country but is deeply invested in designing for the West including the Intermountain, Pacific Northwest, and California regions.

An active member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Brent has served on numerous national committees and is the current Climate Action Chair for the ASLA Idaho/Montana Chapter. Brent also serves as an advisor and guest critic at various educational institutions. Brent is a licensed landscape architect in Montana, Idaho, Colorado and California.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Eric joined BYLA in 2020, and is a licensed landscape architect in Montana and California. As studio leader for the Bozeman office, he enjoys all aspects of the design process from concept through project implementation. He has a diverse range of project experience from resorts and hospitality to parks and residential work.

Eric holds a Master's in Landscape Architecture from University of Arizona.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Tim may be Idaho born and raised but don’t let his native charm fool you; he is well cultured and well-traveled. Having spent time in Europe, Australia, and China, Tim brings a worldly view on landscapes to the design team. On the other hand, at a more local level, he has lived in resorts throughout the Rockies – Utah, Montana, and Idaho are just a few places he has planted his roots. With a background in landscape construction, Tim not only has a great understanding of mountain living, but he understands mountain building.

Showcasing a strong drive to continue his education and learn more about different design practices throughout the country, Tim has found himself involved in projects from Idaho and Montana, to New York and Connecticut. With a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Utah State University, accompanied by an associates in Horticulture, Tim is a key asset to the BYLA team.

DESIGNER

Taylor is a born and raised Californian who grew up drawing and wanting to create. Pursuing aeronautical engineering for much of his schooling until an elective course introduced him to the world of Landscape Architecture. Diving into the world that combines the creativity of a design-based workplace and the logic of production and construction of said designs. The learning environment of a collaborative studio and experienced industry professionals gave him an excitement in learning that was lacking in other subjects.

Taylor interned at a Utah based design firm G. Brown Design in the summer of 2021. Subsequently Graduating in Spring of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree from the USU landscape architecture program.

DESIGNER

Born and raised in Southern California Liam brings a new flavor of design to the BYLA team. Having grown up in the urban jungle of California, he grew a tremendous appreciation for the beauty of the natural landscape. This appreciation led him to travel up and down the west coast. During these trips he learned of his love for the Pacific Northwest. Liam eventually left California to study at Washington State University where he received his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. After Graduating in 2022, Liam relocated to Ketchum to join the BYLA team.

DESIGNER

Graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a Master Degree of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Bowen has devoted most of his academic career to the path of becoming a designer. Bowen believes that his job as the designer is, in addition to creating miracles, to get closer to what he loves and what he believes. Getting two master degrees allows Bowen to dive into different scales of a project and find the best fitting logic and solution for each one of the designs. With a strong understanding of water systems and ecological contexts, Bowen has developed his own understanding of the relationship between human and landscape and he carries it into each detail of the design.

"I used to have a life, now I am a landscape architect...I create life!" Bowen

DESIGNER

Sam Bowers moved here all the way from the East Coast. Sam is a recent graduate of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia. Sam was also an NCAA Division 1 Track and Field athlete in college. He gained an appreciation for the mountains when he worked and trained in Colorado for two summers as well as growing up in the North Georgia mountains.⁠⁠

"The mountains are calling, and I must go." John Muir⁠

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Heather joined BYLA in 2022 where she uses a ‘total quality management’ (TQM) approach to achieve efficiencies in project management.

Heather previously implemented TQM for a multinational company, including training employees in the United States and Canada and performing on-site analyses of operations at several companies that have won awards for performance excellence.

Heather, who holds bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Colorado, lived briefly in Sun Valley as a child. It has always been her dream to live and work here as an adult.

FF&E (FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT), MARKETING, PR AND PROJECT MANAGER

Erin studied Architecture at the California College of the Arts, where she acquired a strong sense of design and aesthetics. Erin has a remarkable experience in interior design, furniture design and corporate management. Her design style reflects her appreciation of natural elements, textures and colors.

Erin’s love for nature, seasons and mountains stems from her childhood in Reno/Tahoe, where she played in and explored the beauty of the outdoors. She has also traveled extensively around the world, exploring different cultures and landscapes that have influenced her worldview.