Our Team
We make the world a better place.
We make the world a better place with our emphasis on your health and the health of the slice of land you steward. Our core philosophies include:
- Improved Well Being: Biophilia
- Ecological Health and Pollinator Friendly
- Supporting Our Local Economy
Management Team
Eva Montane | President & Certified Landscape Designer

Eva loves getting down on her belly to commune with the plants as she hones her skills knowing and photographing them. An avid gardener to be sure, she enjoys other activities as well which is why a low maintenance garden works well for her. Camping, backpacking, and mountain biking with her husband and dog are some favorites.
Desiree Baranczyk | Operations Manager

She filled the role of Manager starting in 2017 after a full season with Columbine as a member of the crew in the field where she became familiar with our work, clients, and philosophy.
Her professional interests focus on helping clients get their needs met, and beautifying the landscape. In addition, she has graduated from the Colorado Master Gardener program.
Born and raised in Colorado, Desiree has a strong love for nature. She grew up in Salida which is a small town where the main source of entertainment is doing things outdoors. Because of this orientation and desire, finding a career that involved getting outside was a necessity. Columbine fosters this as well as a way to continue learning and growing personally.
Colleen Hefferan | Estimator/Project Coordinator

Colleen loves planting and installation jobs with Columbine because it’s so cool to see how a little (or a lot of) work can change a space to something so beautiful and inviting. Colleen says, “Columbine is such a great company and crew to work with. We all inspire each other, have fun, and learn new things everyday.”
Katie Kelley | Field Manager, Annual Container Designer

In her free time she enjoys working in her garden, hiking, and horseback riding. During the winter she plans on spending time doing woodworking projects and painting. She also enjoys pet sitting and being around animals whenever she can.
Katie believes it’s important to fill your time with the things you love, and to challenge yourself to always be learning something new each day. She thinks Columbine is the perfect place to do just that.
Matt Carras | Landscape Designer

A lover of the desert, Matt’s passion is xeric landscapes. Designing around the little to almost non exist water is a challenge that he truly enjoys. His goal is to design and create better spaces that adapt to the ever-changing urban space. When not at work, you will find Matt out somewhere in nature where he captures nature’s beauty in photography.
Tiffany Huckaby | Crew Leader

She enjoys the opportunity to work outside while getting to know the Durango area and it’s native plants. She’s excited to expand her knowledge of gardening while in the field with Columbine.
When not working, Tiffany is usually outside enjoying nature while hiking, climbing, and camping with her boyfriend and their dogs. She also loves playing around on their motorcycles and ATV.
Josh Cannon | Waste Reduction Manager

Josh is a native to southwest Colorado and has a passion for the natural world. After working in marketing and digital media for a decade he took a break to pursue a career in the green industry where he could feel closer to nature. He is excited for his second year with Columbine and aspires to further his knowledge in the field even more.
In his free time Josh enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, playing music, and reading.
Jenny Moder | Crew Lead

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