Bruce S. MacDowell, Jr.
Principal
Bruce owns and oversees all aspects of The MacDowell Company’s operations. Through a dedicated involvement in every facet of the company, Bruce diligently maintains the high standards of customer care, design and craftsmanship that The MacDowell Company has become known for. His central focus is not only creating a landscape environment and home the client can enjoy for a lifetime, but also providing an enjoyable project experience for the client.
Bruce has had a lifelong involvement in landscape industry. As is a MacDowell family tradition, Bruce was introduced to the masonry and landscaping trades at an early age. Through many years of hands-on experience in masonry construction, landscape design and plant installation, Bruce has developed a unique and comprehensive understanding of all phases of the design and construction processes. Beyond general business management, design and project management, Bruce specializes in site assessment, materials selection, budget estimation and permitting.
Bruce was certified by The University of Massachusetts’ Green School with a focus on landscape management. He graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science.