Meet the Team
Dan Fix, Founder, Retired
Dan Fix founded his eponymous firm in 1992, and over the years, built it into one of the Bay Area’s leading design-construction companies. After a distinguished career, Dan retired in 2024, but his vision and guidance continue to shape the firm’s work at every level.
Mike Pon, President
Mike Pon comes to DFLC with over 30 years of experience in landscape architecture, design and construction. After working in commercial landscape business for over 20 years, Mike took the reigns at DFLC in 2024. Mike holds a degree in Landscape Architecture from UC Davis.
Brian Klein, VP of Landscape Operations
Brian is a Cal Poly graduate with a degree in Landscape Architecture. With 20 years experience in the field of Landscape Architecture and construction, Brian brings a construction minded approach to DFLC. With a background in design, process, construction and relationship management, Brian assists in bridging the design-build gap and focusing on collaboration in order to achieve a well executed project.
Brian is a bay friendly qualified landscape professional, member of the APLD and has professional certificates in Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL), grey water design, installation as well as installation of rainwater harvesting systems. In addition, Brian’s designs have been recognized in the CLCA installation category, APLD international design awards, Houzz awards, Bay Friendly Garden Tour and have been featured in articles for Marin Home Magazine.
David Orlandi, Maintenance Manager
David is a certified Arborist with over 15 years experience, has an extensive background in Plant Health Care (PHC), and holds a Qualified Applicators License (QAL) for pesticide and fertilization management as well as a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Certification (QWEL).
He is skilled in assessing the removal of diseased and potentially dangerous trees, preventing infestations and pest-related issues with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach.
In addition, David’s vast experience brings irrigation management services to new and mature residential and commercial landscape properties.
Monika Heyde, Operations Manager
With over 26 years and counting at DFLC, Monika is an indispensable asset to our organization with her dedication and expertise in managing our office’s operational activities. She ensures everything at our headquarters runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Jessica Fix, Social Media + Website Manager
Jessica specializes in creative strategy, photography and website management. As an established photographer in Sonoma County and having grown up alongside DFLC, Jessica brings a natural eye for capturing the evolution of our projections from in-progress to completion on both our website and social media accounts.