WHO ARE WE?

A MDI DESIGN-BUILD LANDSCAPE COMPANY, WITH FAMILIAR FACES & HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, FRIENDLY WORKERS, SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Leland B - stone mason wizard / construction manager / founding member

Leland is a founding member. He has over 20 years of experience as an artist, landscape foreman, stone mason, and construction manager.

With a passion for Stone Art, and a love of the natural beauty of Maine, Leland has a knack for realizing and bringing to life a client's vision through quality craftsmanship and efficiency. Whether its natural stone & hardscape, native plants & wild sods, or soils & site work; he works to accomplish the project's goals in an artistically, responsible, and Earth-friendly manner. His creative stonework is the talk of our clients! Leland is Certified in Erosion & Sedimentation Control Practices by the MEDEP. Leland is also a very talented musician, who in his free time, plays his guitar with purpose and soul.

Michael G - landscape architect / office manager / founding member

Michael Gillis, PLA, ASLA, CLARB, is a founding member. He has over 30 years of experience as a landscape architect, project manager, graphic designer, and construction representative for projects of varying scales throughout Maine, New England, and Texas.

Mike has a diverse range of experience in such projects as; commercial & residential landscape design, land-use master planning, construction administration, sustainable development, graphic & web media, as well as private consultations. Mike is a Maine licensed Landscape Architect #4293. Mike is Certified in Erosion & Sedimentation Control Practices by the MEDEP.

Doug B - crew installations / construction

Doug is in his first season at AL+D and we welcome him to the team! Doug approaches every task with a great can-do attitude. He assists with loading and trucking of materials, various construction tasks, and has quickly learned the ins and outs of stonework installation. Full Bio coming soon!

Joseph B - crew installations / construction

Joseph is in his first season at AL+D and we welcome him to the team! Joseph recently moved to MDI and has 6+ years of landscaping and stonework experience working in southern Maine. He has a passion for creating outdoor spaces using natural and native materials.

When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his partner Molly and dog Benny, hiking, exploring the island, and riding his motorcycle.

READY FOR A CHANGE IN 2025?

We are currently looking to add to our construction team! The ideal candidate will have stonework skills, equipment experience, and can drive a truck. Attitude is everything, and so we are willing to train the right person who loves the outdoors and to work in the landscape field.