Principal
DESIGN
JOHN HALL, PLA
Vice-President of Design
John Hall has played at crucial role in the growth of LandWest ever since he joined the team in 2003. Holding a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M (2002), and a license to practice Landscape Architecture in the State of Texas (2008), John strives to push the limits of design in order to create unique and one of a kind experiences for our clients. Leading a team of Associate Designers and Project Managers, John enjoys creating outdoor environments and client relationships that last a lifetime.
GRACE RAULET
Landscape Designer
Grace Raulet joined the LandWest design team in 2021. Grace is a University of Georgia graduate with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the College of Environment and Design and a minor in Spanish.
Grace’s roles at LandWest include design, construction detailing, graphics, and 3D modeling to ultimately create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.
JIM CURWOOD, ASLA
Project Manager
University of Florida Graduate with a Bachelor in Landscape Architecture (2007), over 11 years of experience in landscape design and construction, and performs a variety of tasks including design, design development, graphics, 3D modelling, AutoCAD drafting, construction observation, and permitting.
LUKE WEBER
Landscape Designer
Texas A&M University graduate with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (2013), over 5 years of experience in landscape design, and performs a variety of tasks including design, design development, graphics, 3D modeling, AutoCAD drafting, and construction observation.
ANDY THIBODAUX, PLA, LEED AP
Landscape Architect
Andy Thibodaux joined LandWest in 2018, with over 12 years of experience working at design and planning firms in Texas, Louisiana and Thailand. A Louisiana State University graduate with a degree in Landscape Architecture (2006) and licensed to practice Landscape Architecture in Texas (2013), Andy’s experience includes roles as project manager, designer and team leader. Certified LEED AP, his experience working in Austin and the ecological landscape it inhabits has created a passion for sustainable design that focuses on creating environments that are native and natural.
WINNIE VANLANDINGHAM
Landscape Designer
Winnie graduated with a Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture from the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas (2022). Her interest in the human experience within the natural world led her to pursue this profession. While newly graduated, she has experience with civil landscape architecture and local government sustainability. Winnie assists the design team with all aspects of projects including construction documents, custom detailing, and presentation graphics.
construction
TIM BENTON
Vice President of Construction
Texas State University graduate with a degree in accounting. Tim brings over 13 years of experience constructing residential landscape projects and assists with all aspects from budgeting, project oversight, scheduling, & installation.
HARRISON HEILIGMAN
Construction Manager
Texas A&M University graduate with a Bachelor of Business Management (2006) and a background in geopolitical intelligence gathering, analyzing, and management. As a project manager with 7 years of experience, Harrison directs and oversees construction projects from inception to completion.
GREG KIRCHHEIM
Greg has worked in the industry for over 13 years and has an education in Landscape Design and Agribusiness. Greg is a licensed irrigator and has worked in all facets of the landscape industry with a focus on water conservation. Greg is a New Jersey native and has lived in Austin for 8 years. He oversees project management and irrigation installation for LandWest.
GUSTAVO CALZADA
Construction Project Manager
Graduate of Texas State University with a Bachelors in business management. Gustavo joined the LandWest construction team in 2021. As a project manager at LandWest, he is responsible for guiding and directing multiple construction projects to completion.
THOMAS GLENN
Jr. Project Manager
Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Thomas joined the LandWest team in 2021 upon graduating from Texas Tech University with a background in Architecture and Advertising. As a Jr. Project Manager at LandWest, Thomas assists with multiple construction projects and his role includes daily operations and executing designs in the field from beginning to end.
SARAH PEREZ
Sarah is the Construction Team Coordinator at LandWest. She is a Texas Christian University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies and minors in Spanish and Business. Sarah assists with all aspects of construction from managing labor scheduling, per-project reporting, and budget tracking.
maintenance
CHRIS OSTETRICO, ASLA
Vice President of Landscape Management
Ex Army Officer with a B.S. in Business Administration from California University of Pennsylvania and over 17 years of landscape experience.
ERIC KOCIAN
Account Manager
Eric Kocian comes to Landwest with over 12 years of customer relations and business implementation training skills. As an Account Manager with Landwest, Eric’s responsibility and goal to each client is to exceed the expectations of our clients with a high level of communication to ensure that the quality and beauty of each property reflects the standards that Landwest sets.
Eric is from Hallettsville, Texas and has called Austin home for 20 years.
ROGER ZAMORA
Operations Manager
Roger Zamora is an American University (Nic) graduate with a Bachelor’s in Architecture and a Master’s Degree in Construction Administration from Iberoamericana University in Mexico City (2022). Roger has over 4 years of experience in the world of design and construction management and uses his leadership skills to manage operations.
ERIC CHILEK, ASLA
Maintenance Operations Director
Texas A&M graduate with a Bachelors in Leadership Development and a minor in Horticulture (2004). With over 13 years of experience in landscape management, Eric manages overall daily operations and quality control of the maintenance division.
MIKE HARMAN
Vice President of Lighting & Tree Division
Mike received his bachelor degree from the business school at TSU, while also playing NCAA D1 golf. His expertise is unrivaled as he brings over 15 years experience in electric relay protection to the Lighting and Tree Division at LandWest.
DAVID TRIPLETT
Administrative Assistant
David “Trip” Triplett joined LandWest in 2022 as an Administrative Assistant supporting the Maintenance Team. As a skilled bilingual with over 8 years of experience in customer service, Trip assists with billings and logistical support for maintenance projects.
Trip previously worked as an assistant at Texas A&M International University and is from Bruni, Texas.
AUSTIN QUIET
Operations & Irrigation Manager
A Stephen F. Austin State University graduate with a Bachelors in Horticulture (2016) and a background in turf management, Austin is the Assistant Supervisor of Daily Operations and Quality Control LandWest’s maintenance division. Prior to LandWest, Austin held the position of Assistant Superintendent at Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio
administration
TAYLOR MEOLA
Facilities Director
Taylor is originally from Phoenix, AZ where she attended Northern Arizona University. She has spent over 10 years in medical management before she moved to Austin and joined the LandWest team as Facilities Director. In this role, Taylor oversees the functioning of our offices, approves contracts, manages the fleets, and develops/monitors budgets and long-range plans based on company growth & future needs.
JAKE WITTENBURG, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Jake received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Concordia University in Austin and his Master of Business Administration from Texas State University. He is a professional accountant with over 15 years of experience in a variety of industries including gas and electric utilities, commercial real estate and development, and public accounting. Jake oversees the finance and accounting division at LandWest.
KELSEY PHILLIPS
Accountant
Kelsey is a Stephen F. Austin State University graduate where she earned her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting. She began her career in public accounting, specializing in tax, and found her passion for helping clients accomplish their financial goals. She then went on to a technical accounting role at a rapidly growing small business in the construction industry. Kelsey handles the accounts receivable, business credit cards, and various other reporting for Landwest.
MICHELLE CLAUSS, CPA
Controller
Michelle received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Louisiana State University, and her CPA license shortly thereafter. She brings over 11 years of professional accounting experience. She has worked in several different industries including cybersecurity, medical, legal, and public accounting. Michelle oversees the day-to-day tasks of the accounting department, financial reporting to the owner and VPs, and manages the month-end close processes.
AMANDA PHOENIX
Payroll Administrator
with a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin.. Amanda brings more than 5 years of professional administrative experience to LandWest. She provides payroll administration and general office administrative tasks.
DORIS WAGNER
Accounts Payable
Doris graduated from Texas State University with a Business Administration in Accounting . She has over 30 years of experience working with CPAs and general bookkeeping services doing all functions of accounting with a wide range of clients. She came to Landwest to handle Accounts Payable.
TED ANGELES
Information Technology
A graduate of BS Computer Science, Leads the IT department in supporting/consulting for office and operational needs. Ted has more than 20 years of IT experience from enterprise to stand alone solutions. He applies his technological experience towards productivity and effeciency, for the future of LWDG.