Harry North founded Creative Environments over twenty-five years ago, while earning his bachelors degree in biology from Humbolt State University. Born and raised in Marin County, he obtained much of his design sense as a young boy from many family backpacking trips into the rugged eastern Sierras. His early childhood memories are of working on bonsai with his mother. Harry's favorite gardens still have an Asian theme.

Jeff Sargent is our in-house designer. He has been working in the nursery and landscape industry for over 25 years. Before coming to work for the company, Jeff owned a wholesale nursery, growing perennials, herbs, and general ornamentals. His horticultural knowledge has helped the firm in many ways. He currently has been working as our designer for nine years. Realizing a client's dreams is what Jeff likes to create. His knowledge of plant material usage, and all around landscape design have helped Creative Environments win several awards over the years.

Jorge Sanchez has been working for Creative Environments as a foreman for more than eight years. Before coming to us, he worked for Philbin Landscape. He and his crew have won many landscape installation awards from the North Coast CLCA over the past years. What he enjoys most about his job is being faced with new challenges, and the satisfaction of producing quality landscapes. In his free time, Jorge enjoys playing soccer.

Noe Cornejo has been with us since 1998. He started out as a laborer on an installation crew, and has recently been promoted to foreman. Noe has taken on more responsibilities at the job sites and his skills in all areas of landscaping have grown vastly. He enjoys working in all aspects of the trade, including plant installation, masonry, woodworking, and excavation. Noe brings a smile with him where ever he goes.

Matt Foreman joined us in November of 2002. He is a foreman with special skills in woodworking. Previously, Matt worked ten years in landscape installation and five years in home construction. His favorite part of the job is completing a high quality project. He recently married Cyndi, a fire fighter. They enjoy many outdoor activities together, including golf, swimming, and roller blading. They also enjoy traveling in their RV with their two canine children, Rudy and Rosie.

Steve Muir has been with Creative Environments longer than any other foreman. He has worked for us since May of 1994. Steve has more than thirty years experience in the landscape industry as laborer, foreman, supervisor, and owner. He has worked on many commercial landscapes, but prefers custom residential, which is the biggest part of our business. Steve and his crew have won many prestigious awards for Creative Environments. He supervises the installation of quality landscape projects of all types and sizes.

Rogelio Medina has been with us since May of 1997. He started out as a laborer, and due to his high level of conscientiousness and hard work, worked his way up the ranks to foreman. Before coming to Creative Environments, Rogelio worked in commercial landscape installation for six years. His favorite part of the job is building waterfalls. Rogelio and his crew have recently received several awards for outstanding installations, from the North Coast CLCA. In his free time, he enjoys playing and coaching soccer. Rogelio has started a band, where he plays keyboards. He also teaches bass guitar, drums, and keyboard.