Team Information

Jess graduated from Virginia Tech in 2004 and began her career working for a landscape architecture firm in the San Francisco Bay Area where she gained experience in all aspects of landscape architecture including site design, construction detailing and documentation, program management and construction administration. In 2009 she moved back to her hometown of Virginia Beach and established her own firm focusing on low impact and environmentally responsible design. Jess has a commitment to environmental stewardship and a passion for harmonizing natural processes with the desires and needs of clients. Throughout her 16 years of professional practice, Jess discovered her true interest lies in the experiential quality of landscapes and the health benefits they provide. Her connection to nature started at an early age and this deep appreciation has inspired her to assist others in developing their own outdoor sanctuaries to ease stress, soothe the senses and provide balance in today’s fast-paced world. 

 Jason graduated from Virginia Tech in 2004 and began his career working for a design–build firm in San Diego, California where he gained experience in all aspects of Landscape Architecture including residential projects, landscape installation, and construction detailing. From there, Jason then moved back to his hometown of Virginia Beach to continue his passion for integrating modern life with the surrounding natural world. Jason is very active in the community and recently served as president of the Virginia chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA). Jason has an affinity for the estuaries and shorelines of coastal Virginia and the fringe spaces that connect us to these landscapes.  

When you call Painted Fern more often than not Kristi is probably the one on the other end! She is our go to girl when it comes to most of the behind the scenes things that need to be done to keep everything moving in a forward motion. She is also our resident artist and painter!