Holt Jordan, ASLA, PLA
Founding Partner
Holt creates beautiful and functional landscapes that enhance the quality of life for the owners and communities they serve. He thoughtfully addresses the use and conservation of a site’s natural resources and assets, whether applying low impact solutions or organizing spaces to maximize their potential. Holt establishes strong relationships with his clients by guiding them through the complex design process. He ensures that the end result is a landscape that meets their needs, budget, and lifestyle, often staying involved as the landscapes evolve. Holt has served as a member of several Potomac Chapter ASLA awards juries and the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission.
BLA/AUBURN UNIVERSITY
REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AL AND DE
Joan Honeyman, ASLA, PLA
Founding Partner
Joan is the main contact for contractual coordination and is responsible for the overall design direction and oversight of JHLA’s projects. With many years in practice, she has accumulated the depth and range of institutional knowledge to guide multi size projects to award winning completion with expertise, purposefulness and collaboration. Joan approaches every site challenge with a regenerative baseline for design and planning to ensure that JHLA’s work is as sustainable, resilient and high performing as it is beautiful. Her commitment to community outreach and engagement ensures that all stakeholders have a voice during project development. She is dedicated to leading JHLA’s design focus through the realms of inclusivity, diversity and social and need equity. Joan has also devoted much of her career to teaching landscape architecture and design, at GW University in Washington, DC, and currently at University of Oregon in the School of Architecture and Environment.
MLA/NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DESIGN
BS/PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MD, VA, DC, DE
Steve Daigler, ASLA
Associate
Steve’s attention to detail and technical knowledge ensures that projects run smoothly and adhere to schedule and budget. He applies his extensive plant knowledge and hands-on experience in construction techniques to manage detailed site-specific issues. He regularly coordinates with the DC UFA, and provides documentation for DC Green Building Code/GAR requirements and LEED projects certification. He is also an accomplished computer/network administrator and CAD designer. He manages the firm’s coordination and exchange of information with clients, and design and technical consultants.
MLA/VIRGINIA TECH WASHINGTON—ALEXANDRIA ARCHITECTURE CONSORTIUM
CERTIFICATE LANDSCAPE DESIGN/GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
BS WITH DISTINCTION/CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Matt Zerfas
Landscape Designer
Matt’s professional proficiency includes a deep understanding of native plant species and experience with Mid-Atlantic region planting design. He is an integral member of JHLA’s project team, providing site and grading design, construction detailing and interpretation and creation of technical drawings. His ability to successfully navigate the complex DC Metropolitan regulatory permitting processes has led to timely permit procurement for many projects. Matt’s graphic skills using AutoCAD and related graphic programs are vital for the execution of JHLA design and construction documents and contribute to the successful achievement of project design goals.
MLA/UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Keeta Jones
Marketing Director and Office Manager
Keeta is an enthusiastic voice who manages JHLA’s office operations and project administration. While Keeta keeps the staff and office organized, she provides necessary project support where and when needed. She also capably directs JHLA's marketing and project procurement. She is military veteran with eight years of service.