Elias lives outside of Athens, Georgia and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia with an emphasis in sustainability.  He has a passion for community outreach and serving those in need, and believes that if we truly want to build better communities, that it starts with people. That passion for people is at the heart of everything he does both in and outside of the world of Landscape Architecture. Throughout his career he has worked on high-end residential sites, master-planned communities, resorts, and mixed-use developments across the U.S. From initial design concepts through overseeing construction on job sites, Elias is a detail-oriented designer who is ready to serve his clients with the best possible innovative design solutions.   Outside of work, Elias spends most of his time with his friends and family on their little farm. During the summer, he and his wife facilitate and lead a children’s and youth mentorship program in Southwest Colorado with teams of volunteers from across the U.S. He loves anything to do with the outdoors like backpacking, camping, and horseback riding. On the weekends you can find him covered in sawdust in his woodshop with his German Shepherd, Cowboy, at a local coffee shop reading a good book with his wife, or cheering on his Georgia Bulldogs.