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Jaime Sims, PLA, ASLA

Founder | Partner

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The excellence and beauty of the natural world provide my motivation to create, protect, and nurture. I have learned that all mutualistic relationships require good communication and trust. The roots of my core values grew from the soil of my Missouri family farm, Circle V Angus Farms. These values enriched by hard work, keeping my word, and nature's gift of a good rain prepared me to be a forward-thinking leader.  

As founder of Circle V Landscape Architecture in 2016, I have built a reputation around thoughtful design, collaboration, and exceeding the expectations of clients. I am a perfectionist and have found this to be a great attribute in planning, leading, and developing trust in those I work with.  I enjoy turning challenges into opportunities and believe that every landscape has the potential to make a positive impact on nature and someone’s life.

When not working, you will find me wandering down a trail with my husband, two curious kids, and our pups. I also enjoy getting my hands dirty in the garden and experiencing the joy of growing vegetables with our kids. I am a member of ULI Austin’s Local Commercial Council, volunteer for Austin Angels, volunteer for Austin Parks Foundation’s It’s My Park Day, a member of Texas ASLA, and a member and speaker for National ASLA.

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Education   

Master of Landscape Architecture - Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science in Plant Science - University of Missouri

Partner | Senior Landscape Architect​

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I grew up in the Midwest and draw upon fond memories of meandering through city parks in my bare feet; hiking dense woodland and riverside trails. This sense of adventure fostered my aspiration to bring people closer to nature.

Through my experience in planning and landscape architecture, I can realize a vision from a bird’s eye perspective and implement that vision at a site detail scale. I pride myself in elevating the quality of design on every project and maintain a high standard at each step of the process. I believe in creating dynamic environments where we prioritize its native ecology through preservation and celebrate its cultural history by strategically linking them to the future vision. I enjoy facilitating and working with a diverse team of stakeholder groups and believe that together we make each project the best it can be.

In my spare time, I enjoy biking and exploring parks with my husband, and our two active trail dogs. I have a passion for traveling domestically and abroad, and for learning about the diverse beauty of the land in addition to experiencing the various cultures our world has to offer. I am a committee member of the Trail Foundation, an ACE mentor, an Urban Roots community crew member, and a volunteer for Austin Angels. I am also a member of Texas ASLA and National ASLA.

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Education   

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture - Purdue University