Kevin Hester Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Landscape Consultant
Kevin grew up loving the outdoors, his family, playing sports, and exploring nature. He began his career with a push mower at 11 years old and furthered his career in landscape construction at 19 years old. He grew up in Dallas, TX, and served in the United States Marine Corps from 2005 to 2009. He founded Kevin’s Landscapes in 2010 and now works within the company as a Landscape Consultant and in leadership. Kevin and Joelle married in 2011 and now have 4 children: Ellie Kate, Clayton, Anna, and Nora. Kevin became a born-again believer in Jesus Christ at 39 years old. The Hester’s are members of Emmanuel Baptist Church and are involved in serving and ministry. They operate a producing farm just outside of town and practice holistic regenerative farming. They raise and sell grass-fed beef, pasture pork, and free-range eggs. If the sun is up, Kevin prefers to be outside. Joelle is a wonderful stay-at-home mom and homeschools their children. The Hester’s love living on a farm and are grateful for the opportunity to work and learn from God’s creation daily. Kevin and Joelle’s personal goals include: building lasting relationships, raising Godly children, and being good stewards of God’s resources. Kevin and Joelle plan to become certified in Biblical Counseling, as that is part of what the Lord used to pull Kevin out of his past sin. Kevin is currently working on his training and certification. He is also active in evangelism and in discipleship of his wife, children, and others.
“Kevin’s Landscapes was not my plan, but God Made it happen and has placed me here to work diligently for His kingdom. God has taught me to take joy in my work, as his scripture intended. I love the people I am around every day and the relationships that have come from my life’s career in landscaping. Praise God.” – Kevin
Zach Gallander Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director Of Operations
Zach grew up in Liberty Hill (north Austin) with five sisters and three brothers. He found his way to College Station and started working his way up in the Hospitality Industry. He loved interacting with customers and providing them with a quality experience. However, he was ready to shed the suit and get back to his real passion, spending time outdoors and getting his hands dirty. Kevin’s Landscapes provided this opportunity when he came on board in 2019 as a crew member. Zach’s old-school work ethic and desire to learn was evident in everything he accomplished. He quickly was promoted to Crew Leader, Estimator, Director of Sales and Marketing, and eventually to our Chief Operating Officer. His years of management, hospitality, and personal drive make him an important member of our team. Zach married his wife, Kalene, in 2020 and loves spending time with his step-boys Conner and Kade and his son Carter. On the weekends you will find Zach wrestling with the boys, watching Aggie football, and installing Kalene’s most recent Pinterest ideas. The Gallander’s attend Grace Creekside and strive to teach their boys how to be men of God.
Mark Dohnalik Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mark grew up in the small town of Cameron, TX where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working cattle with his dad. In 2005, Mark married his wife Alicia, and they now have 5 beautiful children: Colby, Chloe, Claire, Caydee, and Caleb. He received his Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Temple College and moved his family to College Station in 2013 where he joined Grace Bible Church. Through attending Grace, Mark met Kevin which blossomed into a wonderful friendship. In 2017, Kevin asked Mark to join the team at Kevin’s Landscapes as an office and client relations manager. Mark listened to God and took a leap of faith knowing there was only 2 weeks’ worth of pay to find out if they could make it work. Through God’s blessing and prayer, the company continued to flourish into what it is today. Mark grew with the company and now manages the Finance Team as the CFO. He loves being able to combine his skills in management, relationships, and the outdoors into a career that he is passionate about. The Dohnalik’s love serving the Lord and creating community at Grace Creekside. Mark strives to lead his family in loving the Lord and growing in faith and knowledge of His Word.
Charlie Nash Director of Sales & Marketing and Landscape Consultant
Charlie was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he enjoyed making lifelong relationships, hunting/fishing, and eating the best food in the world. After completing his education, Charlie served in Louisiana's Oil and Gas industry for over two decades. He was blessed to raise his children in Cajun country, but after they were grown, he knew he was looking for a change of scenery. Charlie visited College Station numerous times after meeting his wife, Dallas. He fell in love with the BCS area, and knew it would be his home. In 2021, Charlie came across Kevin's Landscapes and was drawn to the company's professionalism and love for God! He started in Operations where he learned the ‘Kevin’s Landscapes Way’, and then moved to Consulting where he found his calling. Charlie loves people, cultivating relationships, and helping others find solutions for their outdoor spaces. Charlie has a passion for God, family, college football (Geaux Tigers!), darts, and anything outdoors.
Aaron Monsivaiz Landscape Consultant
Aaron grew up moving frequently with his family, living in places like Illinois, Virginia, Singapore, and various parts of Texas. For the past decade, he has called Houston home. Aaron began his college journey at Abilene Christian University—where he met his future wife, Sage—before transferring to Texas A&M University. Aaron graduated from Texas A&M in the spring of 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Systems Management. After graduation, he joined Kevin’s Landscapes full-time as a Landscape Consultant and is looking forward to marrying Sage in September 2025. Aaron is an active member of Restoration Bryan and also attends Church Project when visiting Houston. He is excited to launch his career with a company like Kevin’s Landscapes, where he can grow professionally, personally, and spiritually. In his free time, Aaron enjoys spending time outdoors, running, traveling, and playing games with friends and family.
Kendall Cote Landscape Designer
Kendall was born and raised in Katy, Texas. Throughout high school, she was involved in FFA which led her to discover her passion for learning about plants and horticulture. She realized she could combine this passion and her natural creativity to pursue a degree in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Horticulture from Texas A&M University (’19). God had a plan for her at Kevin’s Landscapes when Kevin’s mom and Kendall’s dad started visiting about their kids at their high school reunion. Not long after that, Kendall began the landscape design department at Kevin’s Landscape. She loves helping homeowners bring their landscape vision to life and creating outdoor spaces that bring joy and encourage gatherings with friends and family. Kendall married her husband, Brad, in 2018 and soon moved to Iola to be surrounded by nature and rural living. In the fall of 2022, they were blessed with their daughter Rylee and are expecting their second daughter, Sage, during the summer of 2025. The Cote family is very thankful for everything God has provided for them.
Riley Shear Landscape Designer
Riley was born and raised in Canyon Lake, Texas, where she spent much of her time swimming in the lake, hunting, and making memories with friends and family. She later moved to College Station to pursue a degree in Agricultural Leadership with a minor in Horticulture at Texas A&M University. Raised in the FFA program and experienced in showing pigs, Riley always knew she wanted to attend an agriculture-focused college. Midway through college, she began mowing lawns for friends, a simple start that sparked her love for landscaping. After interviewing with Kevin’s Landscapes, she immediately felt at home, drawn to the company’s culture and the people who work there. Since joining the team, Riley's faith has grown stronger each day, and she is grateful for a workplace that supports both her spiritual and professional growth. Riley has developed a deep passion for landscape design and enjoys the opportunity to grow her knowledge daily. She is devoted to her faith, cherishes her family, and finds joy in quilting and spending time with her cats.
Landa Floyd Communications manager and Company Mom
Raised on a farm near Drasco, Wingate, and Winters, Landa brings a heart of hospitality and a spirit of service to the Kevin’s Landscapes team. As a woman of faith, she finds joy and strength in her walk with Christ, and her life revolves around faith, family, and serving others. She graduated from Texas Tech University twice with a bachelors in Agricultural Communication and a masters in Agricultural Education. Landa spent the next 20 years raising and homeschooling four boys on a ranch in New Mexico where life was full of hard work and wide-open spaces. Her boys have all graduated and grown up, and she is now a Mimi to her 4-year-old granddaughter. These days, Landa continues doing what she loves most: helping and serving others. As our go-to for communication and customer requests, she’s the first voice you hear, handling each task with compassion and dedication. Her welcoming presence, attention to detail, and love for people make her a valuable part of our team.
