Amanda Mercado
Project Manager
Growing up as the daughter of a florist and an engineer, Amanda developed a respect for two very different worlds, horticulture and technical design. At UC Davis, she was able to focus her interests into the discipline of Landscape Architecture. Amanda loves to explore the intersection between the natural and built worlds, crafting spaces that play on their relationship. Outside of work, Amanda values her time with family, travel and music.
Azlynn Hare
Landscape Designer
Azlynn is a San Diego native and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduate. Azlynn has experience in resort design, retail development, master planning, residential landscape design, as well as a nursery management and landscape design/build background. Azlynn focuses on the development of spaces that create opportunity for community and also respond to and encourage growth and stewardship of the native habitat in her work. Outside of the office Azlynn can usually be found on a trail or travel adventure with family and friends.
Blake Osland
Job Captain
Blake received his degrees in landscape architecture and environmental studies from Iowa State University where he learned to design with site context and sustainability in mind. Coming from small town Iowa, Blake values the relationship between rural and urban atmospheres. He aspires to create interactive spaces and connections between people. Outside of the office, Blake enjoys motorcycles, sports, travel, and staying active outdoors.
Brad Lenahan
Senior Principal
With over 17 years of experience, Brad has a wealth of experience in leading complex projects from concept design through construction. Brad’s core strength is his ability to develop creative, yet grounded design solutions centered on his client’s goals. His creativity, technical knowledge and real-world experience allow him to develop solutions for projects of any size, scale, and level of complexity. His “off the field” interests include hiking, tennis, yoga and scuba diving.
Evan Erickson
Office Administrator
Supporting the creative industry for over 15 years with a keen knack for establishing, organizing, and maintaining the details of a great work environment for both clients and fellow teammates, Evan has extensive experience in personal and executive assisting as well as office and studio managing. Originally from Montana, Evan moved to San Diego earning her degree in graphic design while developing her ever-growing love for music.
Curtis McMahon
Project Manager
A native of San Diego, Curtis has always appreciated San Diego’s countryside and its incredible diversity. With a passion for ecology, he graduated from SUNY – College of Environmental Science and Forestry, focusing on built landscapes and natural ecosystems. Curtis enjoys contributing at GroundLevel to solve complex design problems. Outside of the office, Curtis likes visiting zoos, gardens, and museums, or exploring the outdoors through birding and hiking.
Jose Cazares
Associate
After Jose earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the NewSchool, he went to work on the landscape contractor side to get first-hand field experience. Jose has a strong understanding of all facets of the construction process. Experience includes the San Diego Central Library, Campus Pointe and the SDSU Student Aztec Center. Jose enjoys spending time with his family, spoiling his dogs Scarlet & Bandit and getting lost in the desert.
JM Henson
Job Captain
Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, John Michael developed an interest in the outdoors from a young age. After receiving his degree in Landscape Architecture from North Carolina State University, he quickly gained experience through his work on a variety of projects, from large scale land development, to urban infill and residential projects. When John Michael is not designing, he enjoys hiking, mountain biking and playing guitar.
James Reviczky
Senior Associate
After graduating from the University of Connecticut in 1999, James made his way to San Diego to work on resort planning, high end residential communities, urban development and upscale retail. James has planned and designed many modern residential projects that respond to the needs of smart, savvy millennials. James spends his free time with his family, often on the hiking trail.
José Rodriguez
Landscape Architect
José Miguel Rodriguez is a graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture. His career path has taken him from one coast to the next, but his focus remains the same – to create thoughtful spaces that respect the character of place. A native of Dominican Republic José enjoys all things ‘island’, give him a pair of boardshorts, flip-flops, cervezas, and plenty of sunshine and he’s bound to be happy!
Melinda Blunt
Project Manager
Melinda joins GroundLevel with over 12 years of experience working as a Landscape Architect in Virginia and her birthplace of Melbourne, Australia. During her career she has worked on a broad range of institutional, commercial, open space and residential projects with a common thread of striving to create beautiful and functional spaces. When not working Melinda is busy spending time with her family and exploring Southern California and beyond.
Karley Bolz
Landscape Designer
A Wisconsin native, Karley grew up inspired by art and design and developed a strong commitment to the environment at a young age. This passion led her to pursue a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to LA, she studied Three-Dimensional Art and worked in the campus gardens as student director of Arts. For fun, Karley enjoys backpacking, making art, and exploring the beautiful beaches of San Diego.
