Team

Our Company’s Team

One of the key reasons Lifestyle Landscapes maintains its hard-earned reputation for designing and installing exceptional outdoor living spaces for Puget Sound homeowners is the incredible skill and experience of our hardworking team of professionals. Many of our team members have been with Lifestyle landscapes for more than a decade and some since its inception in 2002. All of our team members work hard to create spectacular yards and happy customers.

On January 1, 2023 Lifestyle Landscapes became an Employee-Owned Company after Roger Franklin, the company founder, transferred ownership to the company’s long-term employees. Lifestyle landscapes clients can now be assured that they are receiving the attention that only company owners can provide.

Photo of team member Roberto Garcia: Structures Installation Lead
Roberto Garcia: Structures Installation Lead and Corporate President

Roberto has been an essential member of the Lifestyle Landscapes Team for more than 15 years. He is a very capable worker in almost all aspects of landscape construction and is especially skilled at carpentry work, creating beautiful structural aspects of landscape design.

Photo of team member Eloy Valdez: Landscape Installation Lead
Eloy Valdez: Landscape Installation Lead and Corporate Vice President

Eloy has been an important part of the Lifestyle Landscapes Team for more than 22 years. He is involved in all aspects of residential landscape construction. He is a team leader dedicated to productivity and quality of work, always striving to exceed customer expectations. While being skilled at all aspects of landscape construction he is especially skilled at demolition, planting, and project finish work. He is an exceptionally skilled equipment operator.

Emily Bennett: Senior Landscape Designer and Consultant, Corporate Secretary

Emily has been with Lifestyle Landscapes since before the start of its transition to an employee-owned endeavor. She brings a diverse professional background to the design office, including extensive residential construction experience in every phase, from concept through completion. Her landscape architecture career began at the University of Washington in 2003, including half a decade of municipal landscape work in addition to years of yards and gardens. She also has a decade of professional locksmith experience, culminating in three years with The Boeing Company’s Security and Fire Protection division. Emily approaches every project as a unique situation, while drawing on tradition to create spaces that are thoroughly enjoyable. Seeing her designs brought to life by the skilled craftspeople at Lifestyle Landscape is a great joy, second to witnessing her clients as they enhance their space and experience. Emily would love to work with you to make the most of your great outdoors.

Photo of team member Juan Castillo: Hardscape Installation Lead
Juan Castillo: Hardscape Installation Lead

With more than 22 years experience as a key member of the Lifestyle Landscapes construction Team, Juan is a team leader dedicated to productivity and quality of work, always striving to exceed customer expectations. Juan is skilled in nearly all aspects of landscape construction, but is especially skilled at hardscape (patios, walls, stone surrounds, fire pits) and carpentry work. Juan consistently applies his artistic talent to his work. 

Photo of team member Jose Garcia: Lighting and Irrigation Installation Lead
Jose Garcia: Lighting and Irrigation Installation Lead

Jose has been an important member of the Lifestyle Landscapes installation Team for more than 18 years. He is skilled in nearly all aspects of landscape construction. He is especially skilled at irrigation system design/installation and lighting system design/installation. Jose creates exceptional hardscape installations and is a competent equipment operator and  is especially concerned with exceeding customer expectations.

Walter Valencia: Landscape Installation Technician

Walter has been a member of the Lifestyle Landscapes installation Team for more than 13 years. Walter is involved in every aspect of landscape construction projects. He especially enjoys demolition, hardscape, planting, and irrigation system installation.

Photo of team member Noelle Bennett: Senior Landscape Designer and Consultant
Noelle Bennett: Senior Landscape Designer and Consultant

Noelle has a BS in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University. Noelle joined the Lifestyle Landscapes team four years ago, after moving to the Pacific Northwest from Louisiana with her husband. With more than twelve years of experience designing and managing professional landscape installations Noelle takes pride in her ability to provide Puget Sound homeowners with beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces. Noelle is an effective consultant and sales representative. She quickly establishes professional ties with prospects and customers. Noelle is a talented landscape designer and CAD technician. Noelle works independently, while collaborating with her team members. She has been responsible for the majority of Lifestyle sales since joining the company. For seven years prior to joining Lifestyle Landscapes Ms. Bennett was employed by two design-build and maintenance landscape companies in New Orleans, Louisiana that specialized in high-end residential and commercial projects.

Photo of team member Stephanie Buman: Landscape Designer and Consultant
Stephanie Buman: Landscape Designer and Consultant

Stephanie has a BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington. Stephanie has been with Lifestyle Landscapes six years, excluding an 8 year break in tenure. Stephanie is an mid-level consultant and sales representative. She is a capable landscape designer and installation manager. Stephanie works independently, while also collaborating with her team members.