Meet The Talent Behind Chicago’s Finest Landscapes
Our Team
![Frank Mariani](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Frank-Mariani-NEW.webp)
Frank Mariani
Chairman
In 1973 Frank Mariani became President of Mariani Landscape at 19 years old following the tragic passing of his father, Vito Mariani, Sr…
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Johannes Louwers
President
Johannes (known to many as “Yo”) joined Mariani in 2023 and leads all operations for Mariani Landscape…
![Fernando Del Rio](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fernando-Del-Rio.webp)
Fernando Del Rio
Finance Director
Fernando joined Mariani in 2022 and leads all operations finance for our company. He has over 25 years of financial leadership experience…
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Laura Gianorio
SVP Maintenance Division
Laura Gianorio recently joined Mariani Landscape and leads the maintenance division as Senior Vice President, serving residential and commercial customers throughout Chicagoland…
![Gina Goldberg](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gina-Goldberg.webp)
Gina Goldberg
HR Director
Gina joined Mariani in 2022 and has over 20 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience. She leads all HR operations…
![Lee Keenan](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Lee-Keenan-updated.webp)
Lee Keenan
SVP Construction
Lee joined Mariani in 2010 and leads the construction division. He is responsible for providing the highest level of client satisfaction…
![Colleen Barkley](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Colleen-Barkley.webp)
Colleen Barkley
Director of Design
Colleen has been with Mariani for over 22 years, starting as a Design Intern in college. She currently leads the Mariani Design Studio…
![Art Brueggeman](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Art-Brueggeman.webp)
Art Brueggeman
VP Construction Project Management
Art joined Mariani in 2019 and leads the Design/Build sales team. He is responsible for providing the highest level…
![Todd Vena](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Todd-Vena.webp)
Todd Vena
VP Maintenance Production
Todd originally joined Mariani over 24 years ago working on our greenhouse and construction crews during the summers during high school…
![Frank Vena](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Frank-Vena.webp)
Frank Vena
VP Construction Operations
Frank has been with Mariani since 1979 and leads all our construction operations for our Design/Build projects, the development…
![Ron Fiocchi](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ron-Fiocchi.webp)
Ron Fiocchi
VP, Operations Fleet & Facilities
Ron has been with Mariani for over 34 years and is responsible for managing and overseeing the team of technicians that perform repairs and…
![Mike Devora](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mike-Devora.webp)
Mike Devora
Construction Manager
Mike joined Mariani nearly 30 years ago and is a highly skilled professional who oversees the construction team and schedules Mariani’s…
![Andrea Vena](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Andrea-Vena-NEW.webp)
Andrea Vena
Materials Manager
Andrea joined Mariani over 18 years ago and oversees Mariani’s inventory and procurement operations. Andrea’s team of buyers work…
![Steve Fiore](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Steve-Fiore.webp)
Steve Fiore
VP, Maintenance Renewals Former Vice President Rocco Fiore & Sons
Since Rocco Fiore and Sons (RFS) became part of Mariani Landscape in 2021, Steve has worked with clients to understand their specific needs…
![Robert Beers](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bobby-Beers.webp)
Bobby Beers
South Territory VP, Maintenance Sales
Bobby joined Mariani in 2017 and has over 17 years’ experience in client service and operations roles within the landscaping industry…
![Pat Clark](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pat-Clark.webp)
Pat Clark
Central Territory VP, Maintenance Sales
Pat has over 13 years’ experience at Mariani and currently oversees sales and client service for a territory that ranges from Wilmette to…
![Ed Furner](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ed-Furner.webp)
Ed Furner
North Territory VP, Maintenance Sales
Ed joined Mariani over 21 years ago and leads our Client Representative teams focused on customer service and sales for the area that spans…
![Sara Furlan](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sara-Furlan.webp)
Sara Furlan
Design Principal
Sara joined Mariani soon after graduating college and has been with the company for over 30 years. As a Design Principal, Sara leads a team…
![Tony Lobello](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tony-Lobello.webp)
Tony Lobello
Design Principal
Tony has been with Mariani for over 36 years and leads a team of landscape architects through all aspects of landscape design, from concept…
![Carrie Woleben-Meade](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Carrie-Woeblen-Meade.webp)
Carrie Woleben-Meade
Design Principal
Carrie joined Mariani Landscape soon after graduating from college and has been with the company for over 30 years…
![Ron O’Hara](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ron-OHara.webp)
Ron O’Hara
Design Director
Ron rejoined Mariani in 2023 after previously working for the company as Project Manager, Project Director and Purchasing Manager…
![Jenna Pfau](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jenna-Pfau.webp)
Jenna Pfau
Project Director
Jenna has been with Mariani for over 10 years and has over 15 years’ experience in the industry. As a Project Director, she is responsible for both…
![Rob Schwartz](https://www.marianilandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rob-Schwarz.webp)
Rob Schwarz
Design Director
Rob has been with Mariani for over 8 years and has over 33 years of experience as a landscape architect. As a Design Director, Rob is…