Our Staff

Shannon McGregor - Operations Manager
Shannon oversees Villa Landscapes’ operations with a broad perspective of the landscaping business that comes from a decade of running Patio Town’s retail sales stores and contractor sales yards in various capacities. His expertise ensures that every job lives up to Villa Landscapes’ peerless standards. A former teacher, Shannon has a Business Administration degree from Southwestern State University in Marshall, MN.

Andy Lofboom - Landscape Designer
Andy started landscaping at age 15, specializing in paver and retaining wall installation. Coming from a family of landscapers, Andy went on to get a degree in environmental design from the University of Minnesota. With more than a decade of hands-on experience under his belt, he brings an impressive array of design and installation talents to the Villa Landscapes team.

Andy’s portfolio includes stunning hardscape designs, outdoor kitchens, spas and other outdoor living areas. He has an eye for integrating various landscape elements—paver patios, retaining walls, freestanding columns, stairs, walkways, gardens, pergolas and water features—into a single cohesive landscape design. Andy has won landscape awards from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. He’s certified by the National Concrete Masonry Association and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute.

Kelly O’Donahue - Landscape Designer
From full yard designs to specialty gardens, patios, retaining walls, fire pits and water features, Kelly can bring your vision to life with a landscape suitable for our northern climate. In addition to her landscape design skills, Kelly brings a green thumb to Villa Landscapes. She has a degree in Landscape Design and Construction with an emphasis in horticulture from Hennepin Technical College. Kelly also is a Certified Professional with the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association and a University of Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardner in Ramsey County.

Kelly puts her horticultural skills to work as a U of M Tree Care Advisor and a member of the advisory council for the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum in Roseville. She’s the go-to person at Villa Landscapes when someone has a question about plantings, trees or shrubs.

Peter Friend - Landscape Designer
Peter Friend joined Villa Landscapes after running his own Twin Cities landscaping business for 12 years. Following his attendance at Hennepin Technical College’s Landscape Design & Horticulture program, Peter assembled and manged crews that designed and installed the full range of landscaping features, from retaining walls and patios to lighting, irrigation and pergolas.

“I really enjoy working with natural elements, particularly stone, in combination with engineered retaining wall and paver products,” says Peter. “I’ve also worked on a lot of jobs renewing the look of older homes through creative landscaping, particularly with front entryways. I see every project as an opportunity to enhance the homeowner's outdoor experience”

No matter what size the job, from a simple patio or walkway to a complete yard makeover, Peter always keeps the customer involved during the design process and ensures that the completed project meets the customer's wants and needs.

Lonny Sekeres - Landscape Designer
Lonny brings to Villa Landscapes a wide range of landscape design skills. He’s a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Environmental Design and minor in horticultural design. Lonny formerly managed the residential landscape division of a Twin Cities landscape and garden center, where he honed his design skills and developed a passion for working with homeowners.
 
Lonny knows the landscaping process from conception to design and through installation and completion, and he treats each project as if it were his own. He specializes in low-maintenance residential landscaping and particularly enjoys adding curb appeal to clients’ homes through front-entry makeovers. Lonny uses a variety of design software to turn his clients’ dreams into reality and offer them options in hardscapes and plantings.

Josh Peterson - Landscape Superintendent
After four years as a supervisor at Patio Town, Josh brings extensive management, training and quality-control experience to Villa Landscapes. His attention to detail, hands-on experience and practical landscaping knowledge help guide our crews to complete your project efficiently and beautifully.

Kim St. Martin - Office Manager
Kim’s business skills and attention to detail keep the Villa Landscapes front office running smoothly and projects on track. A native of suburban Chicago and graduate of Northwestern College, Kim has been recognized for excellence in customer service in a variety of businesses, including a stint with Disney. She brings a keen eye for design to Villa Landscapes as well.