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History

Where it all began

Committed to integrity, we build with passion.

It was over ten years ago that Richard and Christine Wynia founded LandArt. What started as a small contracting business has since grown into a multiple-award-winning enterprise, servicing the Niagara, Greater Hamilton and Burlington areas.

Our team is composed of craftsmen — artists — who are all passionate about the quality of their craft and dedicated to working with you to build your own beautiful custom landscape or complete your home renovation. Biblical principles such as honesty and integrity challenge us to display these virtues in all our business practices.

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Our Founders

Leaders

Striving for excellence

Meet Richard and Christine Wynia.

As Richard himself would say, Christine is the financial brains of the operation. Having grown up on a farm, she always felt drawn to the challenge of running a business. With a passion for numbers and analytics, she went to school to study business accounting and then went on to receive her CPA, CMA designation. 
 
Richard, on the other hand, is the dreamer in the relationship. He began working in the the industry during high school where he quickly developed an affinity for landscaping. Over the years, Richard's passion for the craft continued to evolve; now, one the things he enjoys most is working with you to see your ideas transform into a beautiful space that you'll use for years.
 
Over the past couple of years, we have worked to expand our services to include not only landscaping but also custom renovations. This expansion is in response to the increasing number of requests from our landscape clients who seek a trusted interior renovation design and build firm.

Our Team

Devoted

Devon Kleinjan, OALA, CSLA

Business Development Manager

Devon joins us as a graduate of the University of Guelph Landscape Architecture program, and has many years of experience in the landscaping and construction industries. He is a licensed Landscape Architect and reviews all of the drawings that go to each of our clients for approval. Devon started at LandArt as a Junior Designer in 2019, and has moved his way through the company into the Business Development Manager role. He is the primary contact for new clients, bringing his creativity, years of experience, and focus on client satisfaction to ensure each project is handled with care.

Natasha Pavone

Account Manager

Natasha joins us as our Account Manager, focusing on managing our existing clients ongoing maintenance and enhancement needs. She has over a decade of experience building long lasting relationships with clients, and ensuring their wants and needs are met on time. Natasha is the main point of contact for existing and past customers, and anyone who has signed up for our ongoing maintenance program.

Matte Crossman

Project Coordinator

Matte started with LandArt in 2018 as a Landscape Labourer and later transitioned into a Project Coordinator role.  Matte has a strong desire to maintain the high quality standards that LandArt has established for all of their projects, as well as maintaining an open and collaborative environment with clients.  He is available for all of your questions or concerns throughout the construction project. 

Kyle Fequet-Chevalier

Project Coordinator

Kyle started as a lead hand in the winter of 2021 and then moved into a Landscape Foreman position in 2022. More recently, he became one of our two Project Coordinators. Kyle has an eye for detail and a personal drive to ensure that the job is completed to the highest standard. He brings 15 years of experience in construction, having previously worked on bridges and roads. Additionally, he has over 10 years of experience with heavy machinery, ranging from skid steers and excavators to cranes.

Nick Cleroux

Director of Operations

Nick has joined the team as the Director of Operations this year, with over 20 years of experience managing high level projects in multiple industries. Nick brings his attention to detail and organizational skills to the position, as he oversees the process of bringing the architectural landscape and renovation designs to life for our clients.

David Baartman

Estimate Manager

Dave joined LandArt in 2017 to start and lead our carpentry division. In 2022 he moved into the role of Estimator. Dave loves the building and the construction process, communicating with subcontractors, suppliers and foreman. He enjoys seeing ideas come to reality. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge with many years of experience in the construction industry.

Alexis Skirrow

Architectural Technologist

Alexis started with LandArt in 2023 as our Selections Coordinator, and has since progressed to be an Architectural Technologist. Alexis holds a diploma in Architectural Technology from Mohawk College, and is currently working towards a diploma in Interior Design from Mohawk College. She works diligently with our clients and business development team to ensure the specifics of each drawing are completed in detail and on time. 

Gavin Keuning

Landscape Designer

Gavin is a graduate of the Landscape Architecture program from the University of Guelph, and began his LandArt career in 2021. Informed by several years of practical construction experience, Gavin is one of the creative minds behind your design project. He is responsible for drawing the design plans, and bringing them to life through 3D rendering. Gavin is currently pursuing professional registration as a Landscape Architect.

Christian Mendez

Design Technician

Christian has been with LandArt since 2023 as our Design Technician, measuring and mapping each jobsite we bring into our schedule. Christian has a degree in Geography and Environmental Engineering, which he uses to effectively survey each client’s property, giving our designers and tradespeople a detailed set of drawings to base the concepts and plans off of.

Cassandra Galardo

Administrator

Cassandra started with LandArt this year as the Administrator, working mainly out of our sales office in Beamsville.  She is the first person you will speak with when calling in or visiting our office. Cassandra holds a diploma in Social Service Work, a certificate in Home Staging, and has received Readers Choice Awards for entrepreneurial accomplishments running her own business. Cassandra is the first contact for many of our customers, and is an essential part of the daily operations and organization of the company. 

Nathan Groat, CPA, CA

Director of Finance

Nathan has been a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and Alberta since 2007. Nathan is a seasoned accounting and financial professional with effective strategies to track and manage costs, allowing businesses of all sizes to become champions of expansion into new market areas, and encouraging organizations to dominate their chosen industries as industry leaders. We are excited to have him on board to help us as we continue to grow.

Taryn Nordeman

Bookkeeper

Taryn joined us in 2020 as our Administrator. She has a certificate in bookkeeping from Niagara College. She takes care of all our bookkeeping, accounts receivable, payable, payroll and HR as well as legal correspondence.

Alex Selvig

Marketing Coordinator

Alex joined us this year as our Marketing Coordinator. Working from the main office in Beamsville, he is responsible for ensuring the website, social media, and print material accurately represent the high standards LandArt upholds. With diplomas in Marketing and Public Relations from Niagara College, a decade of marketing experience in various industries, and a background in construction, Alex brings a unique perspective to the team. He focuses on showing off the high quality work LandArt produces, to all of our past, present, and future clients.

Jillian Pressey

Horticulture Foreman

Jillian started with LandArt in 2023 as a Lead Hand in our horticulture crew, and became our newest foreman this year. Jillian has a diploma in Horticulture from Niagara College, and is currently completing a Horticulture Apprenticeship with Mohawk College. Jillian brings a wide variety of plant knowledge to the LandArt horticulture crew, and works daily to ensure our clients’ properties are well maintained and meet our clients' high standards.

Joel Stulp

Landscape Foreman

Joel started for LandArt as a summer student in 2019, and has since worked up as a labourer, lead hand, and now as a landscape foreman. As a labourer and lead hand, he frequently worked in our carpentry and masonry divisions and has developed a comprehensive skill set in both.  As a landscape foreman, Joel has his focus set on creating a product that goes above and beyond industry standards.

Ian Dokter

Landscape Foreman

Ian went to the University of Guelph for Judicial Studies and has a diploma in Police Foundations. Before joining LandArt he worked in his family's landscape supply business. He later joined the LandArt team as a foreman and has been at LandArt for 10 years. Along with everything involved in managing the site, he is responsible for making sure that quality and aesthetics are met on each project that he leads. Ian cares about efficiency and accuracy; he is an expert tactician and ensures that the design is reflected on the ground.

Nick teBokkel, RSE

Masonry Foreman

Nick is married to Christine’s sister and is our longest standing employee. Beginning as a labourer, he worked up to become a lead hand, and then a foreman. He completed his apprenticeship with LandArt and received his Red Seal in masonry. He now manages our Masonry Division. With an extreme attention to detail, Nick is a masonry artist, capable of matching existing features or of creating his own masterpiece.

Brandon Smith

Masonry Lead Hand

Darian LeBlanc

Landscape Lead Hand

Kyle Krist

Landscape Lead Hand

Kenny Luimes

Carpentry Lead Hand

With several years of experience in finish and general carpentry, Kenny joined LandArt as a carpentry lead hand in 2020. Attentive to the fine details, as well as the larger picture, he is passionate about creating a beautiful aesthetic to suit your property. He is currently working through his carpentry apprenticeship at Mohawk College.

David Binns

Construction Labourer

Zachary Taylor

Carpentry Labourer

Jessee Abrahams

Horticulture Labourer

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