Founder and CEO
Dale began his career as a landscape architect in the Midwest before moving to the West Coast. In the late 1990s, he founded Allworth Nussbaum as a landscape architectural practice and soon led its evolution to include construction and organic maintenance services. In 2009, recognizing a greater opportunity to support the landscape architecture profession, he shifted away from design and founded Nussbaum Group, focusing entirely on building and organically maintaining landscapes that bring landscape architects’ visions to life.
In his role, he loves the variety that each day brings. No two days have felt the same in over 25 years. Whether it’s working with different teams, clients, or challenges, he finds deep satisfaction in shaping the company’s culture, bringing consistency to its work, and driving thoughtful growth.
He genuinely loves what he does and values being part of a team that is deeply committed to excellence. People choose to work at Nussbaum Group and collaborate with the company because of its unwavering pursuit of exceptional work. Every day is an opportunity to improve, learn, and grow as professionals and as people.
Outside of work, Dale enjoys being outdoors—biking, hiking, playing tennis, and discovering new interests. He also enjoys art, cooking, learning about wine, entertaining, and spending time with friends. He is passionate about creating places and experiences that bring people together.