Founder | Principal Landscape Architect | Managing Director
Senior Landscape Architect
Senior Landscape Architect
Production Manager | Engineer
Account Manager | Maintenance
Business Guru
Director of Sales | Marketing
Mascot | Affection Acquisitions
Our founder, landscape architect Marc Nissim, has more than two decades of landscaping experience. As a design/build specialist, he’s produced several award-winning landscape design projects and has worked with some of the most renowned firms in New Jersey. When Marc isn’t working, he can be found with his family or on the golf course.
Burns Benson is an experienced landscape architect with a history of working in the high-end design and construction industry. Having owned his own firm before coming to HDG, he is well-versed in all aspects of design including specialized areas such as ecological design, outdoor kitchens and the design of complete outdoor living spaces. Burns has a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture and an incredibly strong horticultural background. The balance of education, experience and personality make him a fantastic addition to our team. When Burns is not working hard for our clients, he is cheering on his kids in various sports activities and spending time with his family.
Jackie is a licensed landscape architect with seven years of experience in the commercial industry, ranging from college campuses to rooftop gardens. With a passion for innovative outdoor design, she is excited to create beautiful designs that allow people to fully use and enjoy their homes! When out of the office, you can find her at the beach usually admiring the native plants along the Jersey shore.
Ronnel first joined the Harmony team in 2020. With an engineering background and his skillset with both people and machines, Ronnel was a natural choice to become our production manager. When not overseeing a project, Ronnel can be found relaxing, playing cards or visiting his family in the Caribbean.
Harmony is excited to have Kerri join the team! With skills in building, lighting and sound design, Kerri has 8 years of experience in landscape and hardscape design as well as a degree from Rowan University in Technical Theatre. Kerri looks forward to each project with a positive attitude of “what can we do, and how can we do it better!” She is a perfectionist and detail-oriented project manager. Clients will find her attitude and smile infectious! If she is not working outside on a client’s property, she is usually spending time outside hiking, kayaking and camping most often with her dog, Fish.
Rachel Vierschilling is a business manager consultant helping behind the scenes in the office at HDG. She specializes in human resources, finance support and all things back-office, assisting Harmony to expand and grow over the years. Outside the office, as a graduate of Penn State, she’s always ready and willing to talk about college sports!
Margaret is no stranger to the design world having come from a textile design and product development background in both the fashion and home markets. Loving the design process of initial concept to completion, she is happy to apply her skillset at Harmony. When not in the office, she is often found on some sort of adventure with her family or escaping within the pages of a good book.
