The landscape architectural and planning office of Michael Versen was first established in 1974 with Dr. Robert S. Reich, head of the LSU department of landscape architecture in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The practice encompassed a wide range of design projects from residential and estate planning of southern plantations, institutional campuses, commercial developments, recreational facilities and urban design. In 1980, Versen & Associates was formed in Denham Springs, Louisiana and the office grew in both project depth and experience. The practice was moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1987 while maintaining a branch office in Baton Rouge until 1990.  Michael Versen & Associates provides design services across Tennessee with selective projects throughout the south east and across the United States.

During the forty plus years of professional practice, Versen has designed and administered the construction of an extensive scope of projects through the United States. His involvement in the office projects encompasses all stages of the projects from initial site analysis / evaluation, conceptual design, master planning, construction documents to contract administration for both public and private clients. Over the years, extensive travel and landscape architectural study throughout the world have contributed to the design expertise of the practice.

Michael Versen has been recognized as an award winning designer in local, regional and national projects. Michael has taught design at the Louisiana State University Department of Landscape Architecture and been retained as special design consultant and instructor at the University of Tennessee. He is a career long member of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA) and served as president and other officers for the Louisiana and East Tennessee Chapter.