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Principal Landscape Architect

Howard Pierce, a licensed landscape architect in California, grew up in San Diego before attending the Naval Academy, serving our country, and then studying landscape architecture at Cal Poly Pomona. Howard has incorporated his training combined with his knowledge of the local environment to become one of the region’s top project managers. He has been instrumental in the design and documentation of a multitude of schools, commercial development, streetscape, and park projects over the past 24 years. Howard’s involvement in each project starts at the kick-off meeting and does not end until the project is constructed and turned over to the client.

Irrigation Designer

Dave Novosedliak, a certified landscape irrigation auditor, has more than 24 years of experience with the design and layout of irrigation systems. His experience with product selection and spray head layout is unparalleled. Dave is extremely thorough in his research when it comes to specifying the appropriate amount of water for a certain climate, plant type, and location to get optimum results. Dave has worked on a large number of projects located in Southern California, including LEED certified projects. Dave’s designs are consistently focused on water efficiency and minimizing water overspray resulting in successful designs every time.

President

Eric Witherall is a business professional with over 20 years of experience in business operations, appraisal, and client relations. Proven expertise in managing teams, building client relationships, and analyzing financial data. Skilled in leading business operations, driving efficiency, and providing actionable insights for clients and stakeholders.

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