BEAUTY AND FUNCTION IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Our Team


We craft pleasing and practical outdoor spaces, featuring plants that thrive in the challenging and varied North Texas climate and soil. Through our combined experience, we select the plants, irrigation systems, and design features that best match your preferences, specializing in low maintenance designs with a natural look.

Shannon Adam

Shannon Adam

SALES/DESIGNER

Shannon graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He worked in the apparel design industry for 25 years prior to working in the landscape industry. He is a member of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association and also the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. He has a lighting design certificate from FX Luminaire – Hunter University. Shannon has been part of our team since November 2020. Licensed Irrigator #26819.

Priscilla French

Priscilla French

DESIGN, ESTIMATING AND MEDIA MANAGER

After first experiencing James Landscaping as a client, Priscilla joined the company in May of 2014. Priscilla earned her BS in electrical engineering and currently manages the Design and Estimating teams.

Tereso Galan

Tereso Galan

Tereso has worked with James Landscaping since 2002.  He is a Licensed Irrigation Technician IT 2762.

Antonio Hernandez

Antonio Hernandez

Antonio has been a member of the James Landscaping team since 2001.

Cassie James

Cassie James

LEAD DESIGNER

Cassie started designing for the challenges of the north-central Texas Landscape in June 2002. She is an award-winning (Texas Nursery and Landscape Association) designer. She brings her passion for beauty and function to each James Landscaping project.

Rhonda James

Rhonda James

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

Rhonda is the President and Founder of James Landscaping. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture; is a Licensed Irrigator #5159 and is a Texas Certified Nursery Professional #2626.

Eva Lau

Eva Lau

PRODUCTION MANAGER

After 17 years of being a stay-at-home mom, Eva re-joined the work force as our office assistant in 2018. She hasn’t looked back since.

Gayla Plichta

Gayla Plichta

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Gayla Plichta graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS of Landscape Architecture and a minor in Business. She is a licensed irrigator and licensed landscape architect both in the state of Texas, as well as an active member of the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Manuel Segundo

Manuel Segundo

Manuel has been a member of the James Landscaping team since 2003.

Denise Taylor

Denise Taylor

SALES TEAM MEMBER

Having been a client since 2003 and as a recent empty-nester, Denise decided to join our sales force in 2022. She has a Master’s Degree in Education and enjoys meeting with fellow clients.

Marie Weil

Marie Weil

OFFICE MANAGER

Marie has been a manager with James Landscaping since 2004.