ABOUT ECOSCAPE
Employee Bios
Ecoscape as a company is as diverse as the landscapes that we create. We are comprised of a very dynamic group of fascinating beings that have come together to share the vision of creating beautiful and functional landscapes for your enjoyment. We are made up of organic farmers, engineers, Permaculturalists, foresters, backcountry trial builders, cooks, environmentalists, runners, herbalists, nurserymen, poets, photographers, entomologists, music and mountain lovers, and much more...
Bill Melvin - Owner, Landscape Designer & Project Manager
Bill is a graduate of the University of Colorado's School of Environmental Design in Boulder, has been a certified Permaculture Designer for over 12 years, and has extensive hands on experience working the land for over 2 decades; from landscaper to organic farmer, forester to outdoor education.Bill shares his passion for our native flora, edible and medicinal landscaping, and ecological land management through his teachings, locally and beyond. He has been an adjunct faculty member of Naropa University, teaches through local non- profit organizations, at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and now through Ecoscape who is expanding their work to include a diversity of educational classes and workshops on our local flora, medicinal herbs, ecological forest management, and sustainable living practices.
Although an East Coast transplant, Bill has lived over half of his life in Colorado. As a landowner with 12 acres at 7,200 in elevation, he has developed his property into a stunning example of appropriate forest management combined with an integrated edible landscape of fruits, berries, herbs, and vegetable gardens. The water feature that anchors the gardens brings the elements together for a peaceful retreat in the hills.
When not working, Bill spends much of his time playing in the outdoors of Colorado with his wife Jen and young toddler Daniel. Whenever possible he loves to escape to the hills with his mountain mutt Cliff for hiking, skiing, and mushroom hunting forays. His extensive travels around the country and the world keep him in search of inspiring natural wonders and culinary delights!
Ben Bookout - Landscape Designer / Project Manager
Ben grew up in Boulder. Then he defected to CSU to study landscape horticulture where he received a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture. Ben has worked on a variety of landscape projects nationally and internationally. In 2002, Ben completed the Permaculture design certification course offered through Naropa and taught by Bill Melvin. This started a long obsession with design and its ability to shape the world for the better.He bounced around some Landscape Architecture programs first in New Zealand where he earned a post graduate degree in Landscape Architecture then at the University of Colorado at Denver. While in school there his fascination with Chile, where he had taught English a few years prior, caused him to pursue a Masters of Architecture there. He completed his Masters of Architecture at the Universidad Catolica de Chile in early 2011. He has since returned to Boulder to work with his friend and mentor at Ecoscape. He hopes to take his considerable design experience and offer beautiful and inspiring landscapes to home owners and the community in general.
Kerry Allison - Landscape Maintenance Manager
Kerry grew up in New York and graduated with a BS in Education. Kerry has devoted her life to working outdoors as well as in the fitness arena. Sustainability of the body through Pilates as well as sustainability of nature through landscaping derives from her passion for vitality. Her work has taken her to the rapids as a rafting guide, the mountains as a ski instructor and most recently, working with the land as our Maintenance Manager.The past two years, Kerry has been studying horticulture and landscape design. It was important to Kerry to pursue a company that valued sustainable practices and appreciates the value of taking care of our environment.
Andrew Mehlhorn Haller - Foreman / Project Manager
As an avid outdoorsman, Andrew acquired an appreciation for working with the land. From Ohio to New Zealand to England, he has honed his skills working as an apprentice to master craftsmen and applying his leadership as foreman and project manager of a wide array of landscape projects. His skills are now welcomed here at Ecoscape where he continues to learn our local flora while creating lovely, sustainable landscapes.
Stacey Simon - Office Manager
Stacey was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She fell in love with Colorado when she was young and her passion was ignited for the outdoors and nature. She studied Environmental Design and Marketing at the University of Colorado, the University of Oklahoma as well as the University of Tulsa. She began her landscape career in Marietta, Georgia in 2002 and then took her skills back home to Tulsa for a few years. She followed her heart back to Boulder in 2009 to continue working in the landscaping field.Stacey brings to Ecoscape a business viewpoint to help advance the positive impact of this company's goal of creating a healthy environment for our community. Through marketing, human relations, and project management duties, Stacey plays an integral role in all of Ecoscape's projects and daily operations. Stacey’s passion when she is away from work is hiking the beautiful trails of Colorado with her boxer, Saphire.