Meet Our Team
These are the sales people that you are likely to work with during the initial consultations and will be your primary point of contact throughout the process.
Shannon Adam
Sales/Designer
Shannon holds a BFA from UNT and joined our team on November 2020, after 25 years in Apparel Design. Memberships: Texas Nursery & Landscape Association & the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Qualifications: Licensed Irrigator #26819; Cert for lighting design by FX Luminaire-Hunter University.
Jessica Cook
Sales
Holding Associate Degrees in Horticulture and Kinesiology, Jessica supports all departments of the company with her experience in irrigation, landscaping, horticulture, office management, sales, and design. She is a Licensed Irrigation Technician #8085 and a certified Plant Health Specialist. Active memberships: Lone Star Irrigation Association (LSIA) and Women in Irrigation. She joined us in September 2024
Denise Taylor
Sales Team Member
As a client since 2003 and 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.
Priscilla French
Office Staff
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.
Eva Lau
Operations 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.
Marie Weil
Office Manager
Marie has been a manager with James Landscaping since 2004.
These are the uber-qualified designers who will bring the vision to life.
Cassie James
Lead Designer
Cassie started designing for the challenges of the north-central Texas Landscape in June 2002. She is an award-winning designer (Texas Nursery and Landscape Association). She brings her passion for beauty and function to each James Landscaping project.
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.
Here are the guys who will be on your property leading the crews during installation.
Antonio Hernandez
Crew Leader
Antonio has been a member of the James Landscaping team since 2001.
Manuel Segundo
Crew Leader
Manuel has been a member of the James Landscaping team since 2003.
Teroso
Crew Leader
Rhonda James
Founder
Rhonda is the 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.
Kevin Hoover
Owner / President
Not Kevin James 🙂
At James Landscaping, we specialize in creating outdoor spaces that are both visually inviting and genuinely functional. Every design we craft is tailored to the unique challenges of the North Texas climate—from intense heat and unpredictable rainfall to heavy clay soils and alkaline conditions. By thoughtfully selecting plants that naturally thrive in this environment, we ensure your landscape stays healthy, resilient, and beautiful year-round.
Our team draws on decades of combined experience to guide every decision, from plant selection and irrigation planning to the placement of pathways, beds, and natural features. We carefully consider your personal style, preferred maintenance level, and the way you want to use your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking to refresh a front yard, build a welcoming garden retreat, or reinvent your entire property, we focus on solutions that stand the test of time.
We specialize in low-maintenance, eco-friendly designs with a natural, organic feel—spaces that blend seamlessly with their surroundings while enhancing curb appeal and daily enjoyment. By pairing smart irrigation systems with hardy, drought-tolerant plants, we create landscapes that look great while conserving water and reducing upkeep.
Our goal is simple: to transform your outdoor space into something that feels effortlessly beautiful and perfectly suited to both North Texas and you. Let us help you bring your vision to life.
