Meet The Team

Although we are proud of our projects, products, and service, nothing matches the pride we have in our staff. We are not only in the business of building landscapes, we are building relationships. For that reason, we put great emphasis on employing only the most qualified individuals to serve on our team. Every person on our staff, from President down to crew members, are committed to providing the highest quality work in order to ensure you enjoy your outdoor space for years to come.


 

 Faltz has been an active member of the Anchorage community since the 1980’s.

Awards & Accomplishments:

  • Celebration of Anchorage- 15 Year Maintenance Award
  • Celebration of Anchorage- 10 Year Maintenance Award – BP Building
  • Celebration of Anchorage- City of Flowers Mayor’s Award
  • Celebration of Anchorage- TREEmendous Mayor’s Award – BP Building
  • Best of Alaska – Landscape Architect Gold Award 2016
  • Best of Alaska – Landscape Architect Gold Award 2017
  • Better Business Bureau- Honor Roll since inception
  • Alaskans for Litter Prevention & Recycling (ALPAR) – Outstanding Supporter
  • Lawn & Landscape Magazine feature – National distribution
  • Alaska Magazine features

 


 

“Creating different landscapes comes from a desire within to be the best. Anybody can landscape; we take pride in being the best.”

James A. (Jamie) Faltz, President & Owner

In 1981 Jamie came to Alaska as a 3rd generation landscaper with a rich family history of nurserymen and landscaping professionals. His grandfather was a charter member of the Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association starting in the 1950’s and was instrumental in establishing standards for nursery plants in Florida that remain in effect today. In Alaska, Jamie worked with the best landscaping leaders of the region until he decided it was time to continue his family legacy and establish himself as the standard for the highest quality of work available. Through hard work and the desire to provide the finest landscape installations, Jamie’s work resulted in a reputation that reflected his dedication. His love for plants and a goal to offer the best plants to the people of Anchorage lead him to open a retail plant nursery. The nursery has grown into the largest nursery in Alaska open to the public and it continues to provide the best plants for everyone from home gardeners to large commercial and governmental projects.
Jamie is involved in every aspect of the nursery and landscaping divisions. His drive is solely to provide integrity and creativity that meet his high personal standards for his clients and customers. Landscaping is more than just plants, it involves looking at the big picture and making sure that all parts form a pleasing, satisfying whole that suit your particular needs. Jamie always looks at the broader perspective in order to enhance outdoor living spaces through natural stone features, like patios, and well-placed garden beds.

Hobbies & Interests: Travel, boating & Fishing

Favorite Landscape Material: Natural stone

Contact info: jfaltz@faltzland.com


 

“The same passion I have in my real estate career I have for this business and its clients.”

 

Anvy Faltz, Human Resources

Anvy came to Alaska to spend a summer and never left. She has been with Faltz ever since and utilizes her hard work ethic to help with our seasonal color installations. When she isn’t planting flowers, she handles the company’s human relations and helps with everything from office support to nursery operations. She wears many hats all the while managing a successful real estate career.
Her honesty and integrity really set Anvy apart and is only surpassed by her passion to do a project with the dedication that it deserves.

 

Hobbies & Interests: Planting pretty flowers!

Favorite Landscape Material: Annuals

Contact info: anvy@faltzland.com

 


 

“It is important to build relationships with each customer through honesty and transparency.”

 

James S. (Storm) Faltz, Supervisor & Estimator

Storm was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and raised in an industry that allowed him to grow up playing in plant nurseries, digging in the dirt, and riding on construction equipment. As the 4th-generation Faltz landscaper, he developed a love for landscaping and became passionate about providing families an environment that they can enjoy when they are in their home. His knowledge of hardscape materials and methods coupled with his skills in plant palettes and design helps customers make their dream landscapes come true.
In addition, Storm has the following accreditations:

• Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
• OSHA General Industry training

Storm’s attention to detail and passion for the landscaping environment gives the
projects he manages a real edge that families love and expect from Faltz Landscaping.

 

Hobbies & Interests: Spending time outdoors with family

Favorite Landscape Material: Flagstone

Contact info: jsfaltz@faltzland.com


 

“Taking a landscape space and turning it into a place that is desired and craves habitation is my sole objective with every project.”

Benjamin Brown, PLA

Landscape Architect

Trying to make money in college, Ben and a friend decided to mow lawns. Through his small business, he found himself re-connecting to a wonderful time when he crawled on his hands and knees planting bulbs beside his mother, an avid gardener, and lover of all things green and fragrant. Fast forward a couple of dozen years, Ben is now a licensed landscape architect, still connecting with the brown earth he unconsciously fell in love with as a child next to his mother’s trowel and gardening gloves. For Ben, the opportunity to design landscapes with the people who actually live on and love their land is more of an honor than an occupation.

 

Along with his love for landscaping, Ben has the following accreditations, education, and accomplishments.

• Master of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, Architecture Emphasis, Texas A&M University
• Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology, Design Emphasis, University of Alaska Anchorage
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) member
• CLARB Certified Landscape Architect, licensed in the states of Alaska and Texas
• Gene Schrickel Jr. ’50 Endowed Scholarship in Landscape Architecture recipient
• Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead
• Best Landscape Architect- Gold Winner (2 years)- ADN Readers Vote

 

Through collective design thoughts and ideas, Ben works with each client to find the unique, personalized landscape their space is destined to be.

 

Hobbies & Interests: Nature photography, hiking & camping with family

Favorite Landscape Material: Blank canvas

Contact info: bbrown@faltzland.com


“I want give meaning and purpose to every project so that our clients can enjoy their homes, inside and out.“

Connor Ross, Landscape Design & Project Manager

Born and raised in Northern Utah, Connor was always taught to “do it right the first time” and to never give up. As a kid, Connor was frequently surrounded by beautiful landscapes and gained a strong appreciation for the outdoors and wildlife. At 18 years old, Connor had the opportunity to live in Southern Brazil where he was able to learn a new language, experience a new culture and see a different part of the world. It was there that he found the desire to pursue a career centered around improving the lifestyle of people and their communities. Several years later, He found his passion while studying Landscape Architecture at Utah State University and from there, made the move to Alaska to begin his journey towards becoming a landscape architect and beautifying communities through sustainable and meaningful landscape design.

Some of Connor’s accreditations include:

  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning, Utah State University
  • Ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS), Utah State University
  • Certified Commercial Drone Pilot (Part 107)

Beauty, Function, and Sustainability are Connor’s top priorities when it comes to designing outdoor spaces for each of his clients.

 

Hobbies & Interests: Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Boating & Fishing, Racquetball & Traveling with my wife

Favorite Landscape Material: Paver Hardscape

Contact info: connor@faltzland.com


“I love helping someone choose flowers or trees that they’ll have and enjoy for many years to come.”

Noah Underwood-Sweet, Nursery Manager

A Kentucky native, Noah’s always had a fondness for outdoors. Exploring new sights like at Mammoth caves, Thunderbird Falls, Mt Ranier, any natural parks, or just even just his back yard, gardening with his family. Noah made his way into Alaska and is always looking forward to the next adventure, and opportunities to grow. As part of the team at Faltz Noah makes sure the customers he works with are happy with their selections. He takes pride in helping someone select plants that will be a part of their homes. Always eager to learn, he likes to find new and interesting details about the trees and plants he works with.

Hobbies & Interests: Exploring new places, photography, writing

Favorite Landscape Material: Trees and honeysuckle

Contact info: noah@faltzland.com