About Us

CEO & Registered Landscape Architect

Mark Southern

Mark joined the Torrey Pines Landscape Company Design + Build team in 2016, and has been in the industry since 1993. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from U.C. Santa Barbara, and a Master’s Degree in Architecture and Design from the New School of Architecture and Design here in San Diego, and also holds a California teaching credential. He previously worked with Architects as well as Landscape Architects, and was a horticulture teacher with the Grossmont Union High School District.

Mark’s life outside of work is consumed with raising 3 kids, 2 dogs, a vegetable garden and fruit orchard. He and his wife value spending as much time outdoors as possible – whether it be going to the San Diego Zoo, going to the beach, camping or cooking out in the backyard. He also enjoys dawn patrol surf sessions and powder days snowboarding.

CFO & Secretary

Carly Montagne

Carly has been with Torrey Pines Landscape Company since 2005 and has been successfully running the company with dedication. She began her career managing construction offices in 1994. She has worked previously with Electricians, Audio/Visual Contractors and General Contractors, primarily in the custom residential arena.

Carly’s home life is spent with her husband, children and her dogs. She enjoys volunteering with non-profit organizations benefitting the youth in her community, vacationing or camping with her family and friends, and sunrise walks with her dogs. She also loves baking, cooking, reading and singing.

Landscape Designer

Lei Huey Jeanes

Lei joined the Design + Build team at Torrey Pines Landscape Company in 2014. She collaborates with our design team in creating renderings and 3D models. In addition to designing, she does the measuring, estimating, and project management for her clients.

While attending Cal Poly, she enjoyed exploring San Luis Obispo’s hiking trails and gardens, and working as an assistant for construction managers at the Facilities and Planning Department. Lei earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, with a minor in architectural engineering.

Before coming to Torrey Pines Landscape Company, she has worked on commercial and public projects, designing landscapes for restaurants, streetscapes and parks, as well as creating 3D models and marketing material for city submittals. Lei and her husband love to spend their time with their son, going to parks, crafting and building with Legos at home. She enjoys experimenting with food, and hosting dinners with friends.

Founder & Past President

Harry Thompson