Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, biota is an award-winning landscape design, build and horticultural firm that works on residential and commercial projects. Our mission is to create innovative designs that invite interaction and inspire the imagination using the highest-quality plants, materials and construction techniques. We strive to share our knowledge and foster an ongoing stewardship to create lasting enjoyment.
Steve oversees design services at biota. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and is the past President of the Minnesota chapter. Currently, he is a member of the Minnesota State Designer Selection Board. Steve received his master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Minnesota after completion of his bachelor’s degree in environmental design.
Jim is biota’s Chief Operating Officer. He is a MN Licensed General Contractor and Fellow of the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association. He studied Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Environmental Sciences, Spanish & Portuguese at the University of Minnesota. Jim completed Harvard’s Graduate School of Design Career Discovery program in landscape architecture and a Mini-MBA course through the SBA. Nonetheless, he gets humbled by his two daughters daily.
Elizabeth is a multiple award-winning landscape designer. She holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Landscape Design and Construction and is a Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) with the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA). Elizabeth currently sits on the MNLA Board of Directors.
Eric is an Associate of the American Society of Landscape Architects. He completed his bachelor’s degree in fine art and received his master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Minnesota.
Ethan is an Associate of the American Society of Landscape Architects. He completed his bachelor’s degree in general biology from St. Thomas and his master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Minnesota.
Tim has been in the Green Industry for over 25 years. He studied Construction Management and Business Law at the University of Minnesota. Tim has held a variety of positions in the industry in several states, from laborer to Regional Director, giving him a broad knowledge in all aspects of the industry. He is a Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) with the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association.
Tania has been working in the landscape industry for over 10 years. She looks forward to implementing her diverse and unique experience as she works with biota’s clients. Tania is a Certified Landscape Professional with the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.
Gentry is a Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) with the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association. Since joining the Horticulture/Maintenance department at biota in 2018, he has enjoyed developing relationships with our clients, getting to know the intricacies of each garden and enhancing their landscape.
Juan Pablo received his degree in Agricultural Engineering with a concentration in horticulture from the University of Chile. After working for 10 years in the greenhouse and garden center industry, JP is an expert in design and growing annuals, perennials, tropical and edible plants.
Tom has been in the landscape industry for over twenty years, bringing his vast knowledge, dedication, and experience to the biota team.
Joe started landscaping during summers when he was home from college. Joe has been in the industry for over ten years.
Henry recently graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a bachelor’s degree in environmental design. He has been with biota since 2019 enjoying the connections made to the landscapes he is working in.
Carmen is our office manager and has worked in a variety of industries: surveying, civil engineering, land planning, and small business management. She has a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of North Dakota.
