Our People
Chris Wright, Designer / Project Manager
Chris Wright, the owner of Main Street Landscaping (MSL), is a renowned landscape designer whose company epitomizes creativity, expertise, and leadership. With a comprehensive educational background in landscape management, Chris has developed a sharp eye for aesthetics and an in-depth knowledge of horticulture, sustainable practices, and design principles. He earned his bachelor's degree in Landscape Design/Build from Pennsylvania State University and has been refining his craft in Northern Virginia since 2002. His extensive experience, accumulated over more than two decades, allows him to navigate complex and varied projects with accuracy and innovation.
Under Chris's adept leadership, MSL has become a leading provider of custom residential design and installation in Northern Virginia. The company is dedicated to delivering top-tier service to a broad range of communities, including Aldie, Ashburn, Belmont Ridge, Brambleton, Broadlands, Centerville, Chantilly, Great Falls, Herndon, Landsdowne, Leesburg, McLean, Potomac Falls, Purcellville, Reston, South Riding, Sterling, Vienna, and Waterford.
Chris's enthusiasm for grilling and outdoor activities is evident in his design approach, as he endeavors to create spaces that enhance enjoyment and forge lasting memories. Having lived in Northern Virginia for over 20 years, Chris leverages his extensive local knowledge to benefit his projects. He oversees four in-house crews, each led by highly experienced foremen with over 15 years of tenure at MSL, ensuring exceptional quality, innovative design, and outstanding service. Guided by Chris and his team of skilled professionals, the firm's vision is to push the boundaries of landscape design while respecting traditional landscape aesthetics.
Chris manages every phase of the project lifecycle, from initial consultation to comprehensive project management. MSL's areas of expertise include designing and constructing hardscapes and landscapes, while providing turn-key service. Additionally, the company offers seasonal services. Beyond his professional life, Chris values spending quality time with his wife and their three children. He enjoys family weekend outings and occasionally playing a round of golf.
Joan deGarmo, Senior Designer / Project Manager
Joan holds a degree in Landscape Design from George Washington University. As Vice President and partner, Joan is an integral part of Main Street Landscape’s design team. The tasks she finds most enjoyable are restoration projects and creating year-round interest in your garden. A Virginia Nurseryman and Master Gardener, Joan has been with Main Street Landscape since 1995. In addition to her passion for gardening, which she brings to every endeavor, Joan’s hobbies include golf and collecting antiques.
Dennis Greza, Designer / Project Manager
Dennis Greza is a native of Preston County, West Virginia and studied landscape architecture at West Virginia University & The Gloucester School of Arts and Technology in Gloucester, England.
A summer internship of designing and building in Atlantic Beach, NC and Hilton Head Island SC, turned into an eight-year love affair with coastal living and inspired Dennis to build on his solid foundation of presentation graphics, site design and construction & plant materials knowledge. Notable commissions in the Low Country included the Landscape Master Plan for The Mall at Shelter Cove and designing and installing a solar-powered irrigation system for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Auldbrass Plantation.
In 1994, he relocated to suburban Washington DC, and built a client base in the residential landscape and hardscape industry. He joined Main Street Landscape in January 2020 as a Senior Landscape Designer & Project Manager. He specializes in Comprehensive Site-specific Planning, Design and Execution and also enjoys the challenge of small space planning.
In his spare time, Mr. Greza enjoys camping, cycling, kayaking, gardening, architecture, travel, photography, writing and sketching. He is the author of Slow Dance with a Dead Man (Write’s Club Press, 2000), and lives in Oakton, VA with his partner of 28 years.
Laura McGranaghan, Office Manager
After studying economics and philosophy in college, Laura went on to work in her family’s business near Middleburg, VA. She joined the Main Street Landscape team in 2006 as our Office Manager. She is no doubt the hub of activity in the office and does a fantastic job. If you ever have a question, call Laura. In her spare time, she is devoted to the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. She loves birding and is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist. She still helps her family's business in Middleburg.
Alfredo, Facility Manager
Alfredo has been with Main Street Landscape since 2000. As our Facility Manager, he handles deliveries and is responsible for the organization of our nursery. Alfredo is also responsible for the maintenance of the beautiful displays in our Design Center. Alfredo is married with five children and the proud grandparent of five grandchildren. He is very active in his church and loves cats and dogs.
Jesus, Foreman
Jesus has been a crew Foreman since 2001. Jesus enjoys spending time with his girlfriend of nine years as well as cooking, fishing, music and watching soccer with his friends and family.
Jenaro, Foreman
A Foreman of one of our crews, Jenaro joined the Main Street Team in 2011 and has been in the landscape industry since 2000. Married with four children, Jenaro enjoys fishing and playing soccer with his kids.
Roberto, Foreman
Roberto has been a crew Foreman for over 12 years. In addition to bringing a keen attention to detail to his work each day, he also loves to watch soccer in his spare time. Roberto is a man of faith and has three beautiful children.