Houston Landscapes Staff

Brandon Kircher, General Manager
Brandon joined our HLU Team in 2019, with over a decade in the landscape & irrigation industry. He has a business degree from the University of South Carolina. As our Chief Operating Officer & Vice-President he oversees all day to day operations including landscape irrigation new install construction and all maintenance operations. Brandon’s commitment & dedication has proven to be a valuable asset to our HLU team. He can be reached at 281-568-7500.

Joann Winstead, HR/Payroll Manager
Joann Winstead is the HR/Payroll department of HLU. Joann is a native Texan who has worked in Human Resources for over 20 years. Joann worked for a plastics manufacturing facility and an oil and gas company prior to joining HLU in late 2006. Along with her HR/Payroll duties, Joann also assists with contract administration making sure contracts are processed properly with required documents, signed, and returned promptly to HLU customers. Joann can be reached at 281-568-7500.

Rome Alfaro, Maintenance Dept. General Manager
Rome Alfaro oversees all maintenance contracts for HLU. He has worked in the landscape and irrigation field since 1985. Rome was born in El Salvador and relocated at the age of 23 to Houston. He began working in the banquet and hotel industry before joining Dean with HLU that same year. As time passed on, Rome was soon invited to participate in maintenance, landscape and irrigation seminars and was given the opportunity to cooperate in the growth of the industry. He emerged with the task to begin training new employees and future leaders. Today, HLU recognizes Rome as a highly-valued employee due to his leadership characteristics and his commitment to do the best job possible on every commercial project he leads. He prides himself with delivering the best experience to all HLU’s clients and always makes sure they are satisfied. Rome can be reached at 281-568-7500.

Anne Seden, Accounts Payable
Anne Seden has over 20 years experience in Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable in the construction industry. Anne handles the accounts payables for HLU. Anne has a good work ethic and is a good team player willing to assist her co-workers with anything they need. She can be reached at 281-568-7500.

Melissa Orduno, Account Manager
Melissa Orduno has 8 years’ experience in operational administration and customer service. She is responsible for maintenance account management. She is a great HLU team member, always willing to help co-workers. Melissa may be reached at 281-568-7500.

Chris Hall, Purchasing Manager
Chris Hall has been in the landscape industry for 40 years. He is the purchasing manager for HLU. We appreciate his diligent effort to search for the best quality trees and plants for our projects. We welcome his expertise to our team. Chris can be reached at 281-568-7500.

Vincent Reyes, Maintenance Administrator
Vincent Reyes is the Maintenance Administrator for HLU. He assists with contracts, correspondence, communications, proposals, pre-invoicing, and customer service. He joined our team in 2022, and we are very appreciative of his positive spirit and determination to get the job done.