: Firm Professionals

As an Associate Planner for The Collaborative Firm, Aaron Ruffin offers a unique background of land use planning, design, and landscape architecture. In addition to his complementary fields of expertise, Mr. Ruffin is skilled in various graphics applications, including AutoCAD, InDesign, and SketchUp, among others.

Professional Experience

Mr. Ruffin has demonstrated a capacity to incorporate various planning concepts into real-life applications, resulting in planning processes and documents that can be easily applied by local jurisdictions. Most recently, Mr. Ruffin utilized his knowledge and expertise in Henry County, Georgia, where he served as a Land Use Planner prior to joining The Collaborative Firm in 2009.

Career Highlights

Henry County, Georgia:
As a Land Use Planner for Henry County, Georgia, Mr. Ruffin was extensively involved in both current and long-range planning matters. He contributed to the development of a Mixed-use Activity Center Implementation Planning Strategy, specifically establishing a process for public involvement meetings and design charrettes. Furthermore, as a long-range planner, Mr. Ruffin participated in recent updates to the Solid Waste Management Plan, Short Term Work Program, and the Henry County Joint Comprehensive Plan.

Southern Land Company:
During his tenure with Southern Land Company in Franklin, Tennessee, Mr. Ruffin utilized his landscape architecture expertise, assisting other landscape architects with site visits and meeting various client needs.

National Minority Golf Foundation:
While engaged with the National Minority Golf Foundation in Sylacauga, Alabama, Mr. Ruffin drew upon his knowledge of landscape architecture as he contributed to golf course design and maintenance.

Education

Master of Public Policy and Administration, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Memberships

American Planning Association
American Society of Landscape Architects
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Science

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