Our Team

GARY MOSS

President & CEO

Gary Moss is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moss Landscaping, Inc. He is a 1984 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and has over 35 years’ experience in the landscape business. Gary is a native of Houston, where he and his wife have raised their three children. The descendant of Greek immigrants, he is very proud of his Greek heritage, and currently serves on the board of trustees for the Annunciation Orthodox School and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He also serves on the board of trustees of the Memorial Park Conservancy, the board of the Texas chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and the advisory board for the Houston Botanical Garden.

JOEY CANAHUATI

Chief Operating Officer

Joey Canahuati is the Chief Operating Officer of Moss Landscaping, Inc., charged with responsibility for the company’s day-to-day operations. Joey began working in the landscape business shortly after graduating from Texas A&M University in 2001 with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He joined Moss Landscaping in 2002 as a designer and has held various leadership roles in the company prior to assuming his current position as Chief Operating Officer. Joey is a registered Landscape Architect in the State of Texas, and is licensed as a landscape irrigator and backflow prevention assembly tester. When he is not at work, you can find Joey spending time with his wife and three beautiful children.

JAMIE MITCHELL

Chief Financial Officer

Jamie Mitchell is our Chief Financial Officer, responsible for our accounting, administration and facilities management teams. Jamie has worked for Moss Landscaping since 2003. He received his degree in accounting from Auburn University in 1985. Jamie is happily married and the proud parent of two adult children. When he’s not at work or with his family, you can find Jamie cheering on his Auburn Tigers or traveling with his border collies for sheep training and trailing.

BRIAN LOKEY

Senior Vice President, Construction

Brian Lokey joined Moss Landscaping in 2016 as a landscape designer and project manager. In this position, he worked with our clients on the design, planning and management of their landscaping projects. Now, as our Senior VP of Construction, Brian oversees and leads the Construction, Design and Build Departments to ensure every project is implemented efficiently and according to plan. A native of Springdale, Arkansas, Brian earned a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Arkansas in 2011 and has worked in the landscape business since 2012. Brian and his wife live in Montrose and are proud parents to two boys. Brian and his wife enjoy the many attractions Houston has to offer. They love the outdoors and can easily be found at a park enjoying the weather, hiking and camping through National Parks, biking through Montrose, or anywhere else adventure may take them.

MINDI MARSHALL

Director of Maintenance

While originally from Minnesota, Mindi has called Texas home for more than 25 years. She began her career in nursing before starting her own tree farm where she was a co-owner for 15 years. Now, after 19 years in the landscape industry, Mindi brings a wealth of knowledge to our firm and a passion for caring for people and their homes. She has been with Moss Landscaping since 2016 and oversees our team of Maintenance Supervisors. She also meets with her clients often to discuss their landscape’s progress and what we can do to improve their garden further. In her spare time, Mindi enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.

KAITLIN STEIN

Landscape Architect

A native Houstonian, Kaitlin graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Landscape Architecture and recently became a registered Landscape Architect. Following graduation, Kaitlin began her landscape design career in Anchorage, Alaska before returning to her home state of Texas. With several years of design-build experience in the Houston area, we are thrilled to have her on the Moss Landscaping team. As a landscape architect and project manager, she oversees every step of the landscape process, from conceptual design to installation. Customizing a client’s garden to fit their needs is what Kaitlin loves most about her position and she enjoys helping clients re-imagine their outdoor space to add comfort and versatility to their daily routine. When she’s not designing, Kaitlin loves golf, swimming and spending quality time with family and friends!

JONATHON DANIEL

Landscape Designer

While from Oklahoma originally, Jon has lived in Houston for 12 years. He attended Oklahoma State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture. As a part of Moss Landscaping’s design team, Jon works closely with our clients to design and implement master planned gardens. His responsibilities include project management, hand and digital rendering and coordination with our irrigation, drainage, and planting departments to oversee the installation of each project. When he’s not working, you can find Jon traveling – either to Oklahoma to see his family, or to Mexico to go scuba diving!

FRANCISCO RANGEL

Design Associate

Originally from Tamaulipas, Mexico, Francisco has lived in Houston since 2013. He has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture & Urban Landscaping. Francisco has been in this industry since 2015. As a Design Associate, he works in AutoCAD, assists the design team in production, and designs and collaborates with the team. When Francisco is not working, he loves to spend time with his sisters and parents.

LILLIA GONZALEZ

Design Associate

Lillia brings nearly a decade of experience in the landscape industry to Moss Landscaping. After beginning her career in landscaping right out of high school, she quickly worked her way up and eventually started her own successful landscaping business. Her journey took her to San Antonio, where she spent two years designing in the Hill Country. In 2024, Lillia joined the Moss Landscaping team, where she assists the landscape architect team with a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. Her favorite part of her job is the opportunity to work alongside a talented and supportive team as she learns more about the landscaping industry. Her passion for the outdoors and love for design shine through in every project she touches. When she’s not working, you can find Lillia spending time with her family, practicing yoga, or training her 4-month-old German Shepherd mix, Billie.

FERNANDO RAMIREZ

Construction Project Manager

As a Construction Project Manager, Fernando oversees the implementation and completion of our landscape installations. He is a graduate of the University of Houston, a licensed landscape irrigation technician and has been with the Moss Landscaping team since 2010. Fernando was previously with our Maintenance division where he managed over 50 client properties ensuring each landscape remained healthy and beautiful. He recently made a transition over to our Construction division where he can use his experience to help manage the overall installation of our landscape designs. Fernando loves to travel with his wife and spend quality time with friends and family. We are thankful to have him on our team!

WILFREDO SERRANO

Construction Project Manager & Safety Director

Originally from Hempstead, Long Island, Wilfredo has lived in Houston since 2006. Wilfredo has worked in the landscape industry since 2011. He is a graduate of the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. As a Construction Project Manager, Wilfredo schedules upcoming projects, procures materials, and communicates with our Designers throughout the entirety of each job. In his free time, Wilfredo enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and going to local breweries.

CARRIE PATTAT

Enhancements Manager

With over 25 years of experience in landscaping, Carrie brings a wealth of plant knowledge to our team. She joined Moss Landscaping in 2014 after spending 17 years at True Green where she served as a regional sales rep, marketing director and taught agronomics. At Moss, Carrie is our Enhancement Specialist, which is a term we use to describe any garden improvement that does not require a formal design plan. You can find Carrie installing everything from new seasonal color arrangements to planting rows of trees. Carrie renovated a client’s dry creek bed which corrected a drainage issue while adding new visual interest to their wooded backyard. Originally from Memphis, Carrie moved to Houston in 1981 with a background in business. Carrie is a trained wedding photographer and owned her own portrait studio for many years before finally making the transition to her true passion, gardening. Her greatest joy is building close relationships with her clients and “making things perfect and beautiful.” She has been accused by her neighbors of trimming her lawn with scissors. Great gardens require great care and we are lucky to have a talent like Carrie working so hard for our clients.

NICHOLAS JOSEPH

Landscape Sales Consultant

Originally from Rochester, New York, Nicholas lived in Dallas for 15 years before moving to Houston. As a landscape designer with over 20 years of experience, Nicholas brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our design/build team. As a Landscape Sales Consultant, Nicholas works on enhancements to properties as well as creating landscape designs. Working closely with his team and homeowners are what Nicholas appreciates most about his position. When he’s not at work, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his wife and their golden retriever, Lexi. They also enjoy anything outdoors, including (but not limited to) hunting, fishing, boating, golfing and relaxing on the beach!

HILARY SMITH

Seasonal Color Specialist

Hilary joined Moss Landscaping in the spring of 2013 as our Seasonal Color Specialist. Her love of gardening and ability to choose complimentary colors and textures make her a great asset to our team as well as our clientele. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in forestry. During her undergraduate years, she served as a teaching assistant in the dendrology class (tree identification) and loved exploring the wild forests of the region learning about the natural history of the area. After college, she spent a semester in Baja, Mexico studying natural history with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), then attended a wilderness medical course to become a First Responder. Hilary is an ISA Certified Arborist and has worked for the City of Houston as an Urban Forester. Hilary and her husband have three beautiful children and enjoy playing sports and visiting the Houston Arboretum. Her children are very comfortable riding atop bags of soil and making room for the extra flat of flowers that always seem to be in the car.

ANASTACIO “TACHO” BETANCOURT

Irrigation & Drainage Manager

Originally from Mexico, Tacho has lived in Houston for more than 30 years. He is a licensed irrigator, certified backflow tester and has been with Moss since 1998. As our Drainage and Irrigation Manager, Tacho leads the foremen each morning to discuss and plan current projects. He also works closely with the designers during the initial phases of each project to develop accurate budgets and irrigation plans. Tacho and his wife are the proud parents to three daughters and a son. In his free time, Anastacio enjoys hunting, playing pool and watching soccer.

GERARDO GARCIA

Irrigation Service Supervisor

As our Irrigation Service Supervisor, Gerardo schedules client services, assists technicians on-site, proposes irrigation modifications and ensures our customers receive the best in irrigation maintenance and care. Known as ‘Jerry’ by clients and friends, he has been a part of the Moss Landscaping team since 2014 and a licensed irrigator since 2004. Gerardo’s passion for his role stems from his love of the outdoors and the joy he finds from maintaining strong gardens. Our team appreciates his commitment to quality and his dedication to providing superior customer service. In his free time, Gerardo spends time with his family, is an active member in his church and loves watching sports.

NICOLAS RAZO

Maintenance Account Manager

Nicolas began his career in the landscape industry in 2014 and brings a wealth of valuable experience to our team. As a maintenance supervisor, he is responsible for ensuring each of his properties are well-maintained and details of each home are managed. When he’s not at work, Nicolas enjoys spending family time with his wife and two daughters.

MELINDA KANNER

Maintenance Account Manager

Melinda is a Midwesterner at heart, but has lived in Houston for many years. She started her career as a professor, with a PhD in cultural anthropology. Now she has over 10 years experience in the landscape industry and comes to Moss with a vast expanse of knowledge. Melinda loves getting to work closely with crews to maintain beautiful outdoor spaces for her clients. For her, the most rewarding part of her work is getting to improve, build, and actualize a vision on her properties. Family and friends are very important, as are her pets. In her free time, you can find Melinda reading or enjoying some good film noir.

ENRIQUE RAZO

Maintenance Field Supervisor

Enrique is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, but has called Houston home since 1994. He began his landscaping career in 1999 and joined Moss Landscaping in 2017. Starting as a Foreman and is now Maintenance Field Supervisor. In his role, he supports crews to ensure the quality of each property and collaborates with the Account Managers as needed. Enrique takes great pride in making properties beautiful, a passion that fuels his dedication to his work. Family is at the heart of Enrique’s life, and he treasures the time spent with his wife and their four children. Outside of work, he enjoys watching soccer and spending quality time with his loved ones.

GUILLERMO “MEMO” HERNANDEZ

Maintenance Field Supervisor

Memo, originally from Mexico, has called Houston home for over 20 years. Memo has spent the last 5 years as a valued member of the Moss Landscaping team, starting as a crew member and advancing to Maintenance Field Supervisor. In this role, he focuses on training his team to work safely and efficiently, enhancing the properties they manage. Memo takes pride in transforming landscapes and draws motivation from his deep love for his family. In his free time, he enjoys beach trips with his family and caring for their pets: Lilia the dog, Milo the cat, and Sunny the parakeet.

CLAIR HEDGCOXE

Director of Marketing

A Houston native, Clair joined Moss Landscaping in May 2024, bringing 15 years of expertise in marketing to the team. Clair graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism and advertising. Her primary role at Moss is to oversee all aspects of marketing, including brand management and connecting with industry professionals. Initially a landscape hobbyist, she loves now being a part of making landscape projects come to life, from planning to completion. Outside of work, Clair loves antiquing, exploring Houston’s restaurant scene, and spending quality time with her two golden retrievers, Delta and Busy.

JOSEPH EDWARDS

Controller

Joseph has worked with the Moss accounting team since 2014. With a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Joseph ensures that all clients’ accounts remain up-to–date, invoices are mailed in a timely manner and works closely with department heads to prepare reports and manage financial data. He and his wife have two amazing daughters. In his free time, Joseph enjoys playing softball and watching baseball, especially his favorite team, the Texas Rangers.

LEO CAMPISE

Accountant

Leo is a true Houstonian who has lived here his whole life (except his college years)! Leo graduated from UT San Antonio with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. This is his first career in the Landscape industry, and he is thrilled to be here! Leo comes from a large family, and in his free time – loves spending time with them! He also likes to make music, ride bikes, and enjoy a nice drink on the weekends. We are thrilled to have him on the Moss Team!

DANIELA RAMIREZ

Human Resources

Daniela joined our team in 2012 as an administrative assistant and quickly impressed the company with her initiative, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Now the Director of Human Resources, Daniela is responsible for all employee relations, personnel records and ensuring Moss Landscaping stays well-staffed with the most qualified candidates. A native Houstonian, Daniela has graduated with a degree in public relations from the University of Houston with a minor in Spanish. Her favorite hobbies include DIY projects, finding new places to eat in the area, traveling with her husband and spending quality time with family, friends and her sweet dogs.

Landscaping Services Across Houston and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Moss Landscaping specializes in serving Houston’s most prestigious residential neighborhoods, where custom landscapes require more than creativity, they demand expertise, discretion, and dependable execution.

River Oaks
Tanglewood
West University
Memorial Villages:

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Bring Your Talent to the Moss Team

We are always looking for dedicated, experienced professionals to join our growing team. With competitive benefits, full-time year-round employment, and a portfolio of exceptional projects, Moss Landscaping is a place to build your career while contributing to Houston’s most prestigious landscapes.

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