STAFF

Originally from Texas, Matt received his degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University. Shortly after moving to Salina, he began working at Twin Valley Nursery. In 1985, Matt established Earthcare Services Landscape and Garden Store. In 1997, he got into the restaurant business when he founded Tucson’s Steakhouse, which he owned until 2011. Landscape Consultants was formed in 2009 as a small design/build firm and in 2013, it was fortunate enough to acquire the assets of the landscape division of Earthcare Services which furthered Matt’s aspirations in landscaping.

Matt Wagoner’s 35+ years in the landscape industry is an invaluable part of Landscape Consultants. From his beginnings as a landscape laborer, to foreman, to the owner of a complete garden store, nursery and landscape operation, his expertise in this business is difficult to match. Matt is inspired by his love for the outdoors, the beauty found in nature, and very wise mentors he has built relationships over the years. With these inspirations comes the goal of leading Landscape Consultants from being a good company, to a great one.

His favorite things about landscaping are the installation experience and the satisfaction of standing back and knowing he was a part of the transformation process. Knowing that he had a hand in a client’s long term enjoyment of their home inspires Matt to keep designing beautiful landscapes.

Dustin is originally from Parsons, Kansas where he studied Art at Labette Community College and earned his Master’s in Construction Management from Pittsburg State University. Before joining Landscape Consultants in 2023, Dustin successfully managed projects in commercial construction, bulk storage, architectural metal, and art.
Dustin’s approach to landscaping includes an eye for art supplemented by Midwest work ethic – he takes pride in not only the quality of work but also customer satisfaction and aesthetic composition.
His Interests outside of landscaping include cycling, disc golf, food, and mixed media art.

Russ is originally from Bartley, Nebraska and graduated with an associate’s degree in applied science from Garden City Community College. He has been in the landscape business for the past 11 years doing irrigation sales/service/design. His irrigation experience started in Garden City where he worked at the local golf course, mowing, trimming and repairing irrigation. After working as an assistant golf course superintendent for 10 years in Topeka, Russ moved to Salina where he became an installation/service technician before moving into design/sales.

Russ finds his inspiration from family and the great outdoors. His favorite thing about landscaping is the ability to work outdoors. Russ’s love for the outdoors, where he can not only work, but also spend time hunting and fishing, are very important.

From North Central Ohio, Dan moved to Colorado after graduating from high school where he attended Colorado State University. After receiving a degree in Landscape Horticulture and Landscape Design, he spent the next 10 years working in the landscape industry in Denver. Dan and his family moved to Salina in the early 90’s and have been here since. He is currently in his 28th year as a Horticulturist & Landscape Designer.

Dan has designed and installed hundreds of landscapes all over Colorado and Kansas. He has extensive experience with designing and installing landscapes and particularly looks forward to a challenging hardscape project.

Dan enjoys an early morning or evening run to relieve the stress of the day. He likes to garden and loves the smell of fresh tilled garden soil in the spring. He is inspired by young people fulfilling their goals and dreams. His favorite things about landscaping are seeing the transformation from bare ground to a beautiful new space. Dan’s ideal outdoor moment is spent being with his wife on the patio on a crisp fall evening with a crackling fire, talking about their dreams.

Gary was raised on a dairy farm in northcentral Kansas, where he learned the value of hard work and the commitment it takes to be successful. He has always loved the outdoor environment, but also had an interest in art and design while enjoying construction work. All these interests came together when Gary graduated with a degree in Landscape Architecture from Colorado State University in 1976. He is currently a Registered Landscape Architect in the state of Kansas, having obtained a wide variety of experience over the years with several professional firms including Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Landscape Design Build firms, and has also served as a College Campus Landscape Architect.

Gary joined Landscape Consultants in 2017, and even after over 35 years in the design and landscape industry, he still has a passion for landscape design. He loves seeing his plans come off the page and become part of the built environment, whether it be in the residential or commercial sector.

Gary has a love for family. He and his wife raised five adult children, with one biological teenage son still at home. They began foster parenting several years ago and have adopted three more teenage boys. There are two younger foster boys in their home as well – never a dull moment in the Schooley household.

Bridget is originally from Salina, and now lives in Wichita, working primarily off-site. She brings a unique set of skills to the team, having career experiences including private music instruction, contracting, working in an administrative role for large local companies, and raising four kids. Bridget has been with Landscape Consultants since 2013.

As our Special Projects coordinator, Bridget fills a support role to help manage and streamline our internal work processes, improving efficiency and accuracy of labor and task reporting.

Her favorite thing about landscaping is the transformative effect it has on outdoor living experience. Her ideal outdoor space is on the patio in the evening with her family, relaxing around a fire pit illuminated by landscape lighting in the planting areas, while listening to music on outdoor speakers.

Jason, a Salina native, spent 7 years installing swimming pools, pool tables, and hot tubs before transitioning into landscape installation. His experience in outdoor home entertainment construction has translated beautifully into the landscaping world where, for the last 15 years, his expertise installing water features of all kinds, magnificent patios and walkways, stunning shade structures, beaming nightscaping, fantastic outdoor kitchens and firepits and more has blown customers’ expectations out of the water.

Jason gathers his inspiration helping others and all friends and family who have come and gone in his life. His favorite thing about landscaping is being able to take a dull, blank space and transform it into an amazing place in which customers can enjoy and relax with their friends and family. Jason loves to take any of our designer’s plans to bring them to life. Jason’s ideal outdoor space is underneath a shady tree on a sunny day, next to a Rocky mountain stream, where he can enjoy all of the sights, sounds, and smells nature has to offer.

Jake is from Salina and has over 13 years of experience in the irrigation industry, working primarily here in the Salina area.

He enjoys the opportunity to be creative, and his favorite thing about landscaping is the freedom that comes with working outside and the sense of accomplishment it affords.

Jake’s ideal outdoor space is on a nice patio or deck with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and nice green grass.

Another Salina native, Austin graduated from Salina South High School. Before joining Landscape Consultants, he worked as a builder and remodeler of homes. Starting his career 5 years ago with Landscape Consultants on a mowing crew, Austin has expanded his knowledge of the industry and is now a foreman on one of our landscaping crews. Austin loves to be outdoors, enjoys constructing walls, decks, and more, and is excited to be able to witness an outdoor space transform through hard work.

Austin’s biggest inspirations are his father, grandfather, and the fabulous John Wayne. The best place imaginable to spend his time outside would be somewhere out on the countryside, relaxing and enjoying the peacefulness inside a large treehouse.

Born and raised in Concordia, Kansas, Maury graduated from Concordia High School and briefly attended Cloud Community College. For the last 35 years, Maury has been employed with numerous landscaping facilities all around Kansas, continually expanding his knowledge and expertise as a landscape installer.

Maury is inspired by his parents, grandparents, and other professionals in the landscape business. The ability to be outdoors, along with meeting all kinds of people in and around the Salina area, and making homeowners a space they can enjoy is Maury’s favorite aspect of working in the landscaping industry. He loves to work with others who share a passion for hard work. Maury’s perfect outdoor setting is being in his backyard, relaxing by his fish pond after a day of hard work.