WHO WE ARE
About Us
A family-owned and operated landscape design and build company serving the Southeastern Wisconsin areas for over two decades.
Locally-Owned
Family-Operated
Relationship-Driven
An entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for landscape design and build.
HOW WE STARTED
The seeds of Villani Landshapers’s success were planted in Gino Villani’s childhood. This is where he learned about mowing, pruning, and nurturing landscapes. His entire world was immersed in Italian values—from dedication and hard work to integrity and respect. Gino continues to instill these values into the work of Villani Landshapers. They are embodied in every employee, from my executive team to the crews working at your commercial property or residence. As a client of Villani Landshapers, you’re treated like family - where our goal is to be your partner, managing your landscape investment and giving you peace of mind.
the villani legacy
Today, Villani Landshapers employs over 200 people, with some of them having a tenure of over two decades. The entire team is inspired by the same values instilled into Gino at a young age, and you can see the effects throughout every part of the company.
TEAM BIOS
Get to Know Us
Gina Sundby
Client Services Representative
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University of North Dakota — BS Nutrition & Dietetics
Chamber of Commerce Leadership Certification
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Gina works closely with clients to address inquiries and make suggestions to enhance their properties. She leads the sales team and provides reports to upper management to ensure that the team operates as efficiently as possible. She enjoys the family-owned business environment at Villani and values the connections and relationships she is able to build. As a dietician by trade, she and her family have adopted a fun, healthy lifestyle. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and traveling.
Ian Thomas
Client Services Representative
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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee — Elementary Education
Part of Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association (WLCA)
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Ian meets with clients to discuss their landscape needs and make suggestions. He collaborates with the sales and production teams to deliver quality service to clients. He enjoys interacting with people and seeing landscape transformations and clients’ excitement when seeing them. Honesty, respect, and discipline are important to him and he strives to be the best teammate possible. On the weekends, Ian enjoys spending time with family, attending ball games, camping, or hanging out in a hammock. He is an avid sports memorabilia and license plate collector.
Paul Villani
Landscape SALES & Snow Director
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Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) — Landscape Design & Architecture
Certified Snow Professional (CSP)
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Paul enjoys helping employees learn more about the landscape industry, meeting new clients, and helping them build their dream backyards. One of his goals has been to work with the snow team to build the best snow removal company that we can be. Being able to build a business with many members of his family is his favorite part of this work. On the weekends, he enjoys watching his kids play sports and helping coach youth football.
Mark Schiesel
Client Services Representative
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Pesticide Application Certification
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Mark works as the connection between clients and our production crews to achieve the desired results for landscapes and snow removal. His favorite part about working with Villani is the camaraderie between all levels of the company. He is passionate about faith and family. On the weekends, you can find him boating, hiking, playing pickleball, and woodworking.
WesLee Brown
Client Services Representative
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UW of Wisconsin - Milwaukee at Waukesha
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With 15 years of B2B sales experience, WesLee understands the importance of meeting client expectations and earning their trust through efficient, timely service. He appreciates the collaborative spirit of the Villani Landshapers team and the way colleagues support one another. Outside of work, WesLee values time with his family and enjoys camping, cooking, golfing, and attending sporting events.
Julie Metzger
Client Services Representative
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Certified Manager of Condominium Associations (CMCA)
Association Management Specialist (AMS)
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With 20+ years of commercial and condo property management experience, Julie is amazing at serving clients and making connections. She enjoys working with the Villani team and developing relationships with clients. Each day is a new experience, and she loves it. She values honesty, respect, loyalty, and integrity. Her favorite interests are music and theater.
Justin Kolvenbach
Client Services Representative
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Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
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With over 30 years in the landscape industry and 10 years at Villani, Justin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. He meets with property managers to understand their landscape and maintenance needs, and works closely with crews to ensure Villani delivers the highest quality service. A licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator since 1993, Justin also stays active in the industry by attending WLCA meetings.
Justin enjoys the ever-changing challenges of the industry and values the great people he’s met at Villani. Known for his passion as a true team player, he’s always ready to help wherever needed. Outside of work, he loves watching his three boys play sports and admits to playing a little “bad golf” himself.
Awards & Certifications
PASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS
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We are proud to be a team of passionate professionals who care about our work and do whatever it takes to create an impressive residential or commercial landscape for you.
Happy Customers
Villani was outstanding to work with. They adjusted their schedule to match mine. The workers were cordial and excellent workmen, very polite and very helpful. Mark was extremely helpful in the planning stage and was a delight to work with. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. A great company with terrific people.