The New BCI Recreation
& Aquatics Team
By bringing all of our park, recreation, and aquatic experts as a unified, dynamic team we are fostering a proactive and innovative approach to better serve our clients and communities.
Meet the leaders behind the new team!
Pat Hoagland, RLA, ASLA
Over 40 Years of Experience
With 40+ years of experience, Pat leads BCI’s recreation and park planning team. He has completed over 300 park designs and 100+ master plans, guiding communities through strategic planning and public engagement. A national speaker and expert in inclusive, needs-based planning, Pat helps shape spaces that reflect community values, promote equity, and enhance quality of life across generations.
Phil Schilffarth, AIA, CID, NCARB, LEED AP, AFO
Over 15 Years of Experience
Phil brings over 15 years of experience designing recreation and aquatic facilities. A licensed architect and LEED professional, he focuses on community wellness through thoughtful, inclusive design. His work spans fitness centers, youth and senior facilities, and mixed-use community hubs—over 50 in total. Phil blends creativity and technical expertise to create spaces that promote connection, health, and quality of life.
Charlie Schneider, PE, AFO, CPO
Over 30 Years of Experience
Charlie leads BCI’s aquatic engineering efforts, specializing in the design of pools, spray grounds, and aquatic centers. With decades of experience and a focus on both aquatic and civil systems, he handles everything from grading and utilities to filtration and water features. As a consultant and engineer, Charlie brings deep technical knowledge and innovative solutions to every project, helping communities create safe, efficient, and engaging aquatic environments.
Creating Something Bigger, Together.
“BCI has shifted its focus from Recreation Planning & Landscape Architecture to all aspects of Recreation. This transition encourages team members to align their professional development with BCI’s Mission. The newly renovated space fosters collaboration among Planners, Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, Aquatic Engineers, and Architects, promoting cross-discipline training and creative solutions for client”
Phil Schilffarth, AIA, CID, NCARB, leed ap, AFO | VP & Recreation Principal
Following years of collaboration in the recreation sector, BCI is leveraging their strengths, dynamic experience and aligned values to expand their professional reach and create something bigger – together.
enhancing Community and Quality of life
With 325 Park Designs Completed,
undoutably our experts have extensive experience in all facets of recreation, including parks, recreation centers, and aquatics.
We’ve designed it all! Our team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life.We have the expertise to make your project a success.
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204
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219
50
Basketball Courts
Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Soccer and Football Fields
Baseball and Softball Fields
Recreation Centers
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48
100
152
350
Spray Grounds
Indoor Recreation Centers / Natatoriums
Aquatic Recreation Center Feasibility Studies
Municipal Outdoor Aquatic Centers
Total Aquatic Projects
OUR WORK
Purposeful Projects
Their mutual passion and commitment to functional, innovative design unifies the two as they now work together to strengthen the communities they serve.
Recreation & Aquatics Team
Keith Rodenhauser AICP, GISP, SITES AP
senior Planner
Keith brings the team 11 years and over 50 completed park system plan experience.
Mark Durbin, RLA
PRINCIPAL Landscape Architect
In his 42-year career, Mark has led numerous award-winning projects, shaping landscapes across a wide range of design and construction disciplines.
Joe Marwil, RLA
Project Manager
John Bucher, AICP, PMP
Senior Planner
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Rebecca A. Benná, CPRP
Consulting expert
Programming and Operations
Rebecca brings 40+ years of leadership in public agencies, excelling in strategic planning, organizational change, staff development, marketing, capital projects, and fiscal management.
Michael Kalvort, CPRE
Consulting expert
Programming and Operations
As a 25-year parks veteran, Michael led award-winning agencies, improved operations, created innovative programs, and serves as an AAPRA Fellow, Board Director, and NRPA CAPRA Commissioner.
Cindie Sullivan, CPRP
Consulting expert
Programs, Operations, and Management Specialist
Cindie led park operations, master planning, ADA compliance, and award-winning marketing during her 40-year parks and recreation career.
AT BRANDSTETTER CARROLL,
We Enhance Community
& Quality of Life
Bringing innovation to the spaces where we live, work and play.
