David Horst – Operations Manager
David joins the M.J. Design family as Operations Manager where he coordinates, leads, trains, develops, and creates opportunities for the teams to perform quality horticultural practices. He attended The Ohio State University Agricultural Institute in Wooster, Ohio studying Horticulture. He is an Industry Certified Landscape Technician for Softscape Installation from National Association of Landscape Professionals. David has experience working for many landscape companies such as Brickman Group, EMI, Yard Solutions, and Big Greens doing both snow and landscape. David comes with business experience from starting two businesses of his own; Evroscapes, for softscapes and Urban Services, with a focus on the hardscapes side. David enjoys spending time with his family, spouse Brandy and son Philip. They live in Granville, home of Denison University. His son Philip is attending C-Tech and studying to become a diesel mechanic as a junior in high school. His wife Brandy works as a project manager for Jones Schlater Flooring out of Reynoldsburg.
Josh Brake – Landscape Foreman
Josh comes to M.J Design with over 20 years of experience, holding a variety of positions from crew member to co-owner of Drake Landscape. He comes with both hardscape and horticulture experience and is excited to find a company that aligns with his core values. Josh resides in Powell with his wife Julia and is outnumbered with three daughters; Cecila, Caroline and Layla. In his spare time, when he does not have to catch up on sleep having a newborn, you will find him spending time outside with family at the park.