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With over 25 years of experience in the Pittsburgh area, we have built not only beautiful outdoor spaces, but also lasting relationships with our clients. At Brown Design Group our team's passion for design and commitment to excellence ensures that your project will be a success from start to finish.

Our Team

At Brown Design Group, our team is the heart of our success. With a blend of creativity, expertise, and dedication, we bring your outdoor visions to life. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals, including graduate landscape architects, experienced craftsmen, and knowledgeable property care specialists.

Each member of our team is committed to delivering exceptional service and quality. We work closely with you throughout the entire design-build process, ensuring your experience is smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. Our designers take a personal approach to each project, integrating your unique preferences into every detail.

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George W. Brown Jr. BSLA, ASLA

Registered Landscape Architect & Founder

With over 25 years of professional experience, George Brown leads our team with passion and creativity. His innovative approach ensures that each of our projects is unique and tailored to our clients needs. In the summer you can find George cycling around the Greater Pittsburgh Area and in the winter you can expect to find him cruisingdown some double black diamonds with his family.

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Heather Brown

Client Relations Coordinator

Heather plays a vital role as our customer relations coordinator, ensuring that our clients have a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Heather enjoys cycling with husband, hiking and skiing with her family, doing puzzles with the help of her cat Poppy, and volunteering in her community.

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Rick Sefick BLA, ASLA

Director of Design

Rick graduated from Penn State’s Landscape Architecture program in 2005 and joined BDG in 2015. He enjoys the residential design-build industry for its collaborative process with customers, and creating their dream backyards. Rick cherishes family beach trips, Competes in Ironman Races, and loves all things 80’s. And one last thing…We Are!!!

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JR McElrone BSLA

Senior Designer

JR Graduated West Virginia University in 2015 and started with Brown Design Group as an intern in 2014. JR’s passion for architecture, technical drawing, and 3D visualization, are what drew him to Landscape Architecture. Outside of work, he prioritizes spending quality time with his family and in his spare time he can be found on the mountain snowboarding.

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Taylor Obusek

Project Management

Taylor graduated from The Catholic University of America with a degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Construction Management. In Taylor’s role as construction project manager, she enjoys helping clients bring their visions to life by being the liaison between the design and construction teams. In her free time she enjoys skiing, camping, cooking, and gardening.

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Madison Brown-Looney BSLA

Designer

Madison graduated from West Virginia University in 2024 (Let’s Go Mountaineers!) with a degree in Landscape Architecture. She works as a designer and is heading the marketing team. Madison lives in Hawaii with her husband and cat. In her free time she volunteers at a local botanic garden, enjoys hiking and photography, and skiing on the mainland.

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Robin Robinson

Office Manager

Robin graduated from Business Careers Institute in 1998 with a specialized associate degree in computerized accounting. Robin has dedicated 9 years to Superior Inc. and has recently been promoted to office manager for both divisions: Superior Lawn Care and Brown Design Group. Robin’s home is bustling with her family, her three dogs, and two cats. When she’s not working, she’s cheering on her family as their #1 fan!

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Justin Phillips

Landscape Service Manager

Justin has been with Brown Design Group since 2022. Originally from Ohio, he spent his early years as a welder in South Carolina and ran his own landscape design-build company for 20 years, where he developed his love for making people smile. In his free time Justin enjoys playing cards with his wife, spending time outdoors, and playing hotwheels and throwing football with his son.

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Mike DeClaudio

Lead Project Foremen

Mike has been with Brown Design Group since 2016. Mike is a former union mason with a talent for building anything. Outside of work Mike enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren and hunting. Known for his humorous nature, Michael keeps our team’s spirits high while delivering excellent craftsmanship.

Our Mission

At Brown Design Group, we build relationships and engage clients to deeply understand their vision. We craft designs tailored to their individual needs to transform their space. We build through collaboration,craftsmanship, and dedicated effort to achieve mutual success. We maintain our projects with the highest care to preserve their integrity.

OUR HISTORY

George began his career before he knew it, helping out in the family business, Superior Lawn Care which was started by his parents, George and Margaret Brown, in 1981. Many summers were spent alongside his father, learning the principles of building client relationships and the value of hard work. Eventually, George realized his passion for utilizing his creativity for problem solving to create a stunning landscape that could not only be appreciated by himself, but others as well.

Clearly determined on his future goals, George attended West Virginia University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture. In order to fine tune his skills, George apprenticed at a Pittsburgh based landscape architect firm. After completing this apprenticeship, George passed the state licensure exam for landscape architecture.

Once George was a licensed landscape architect, he returned to the family business where he continued developing his hands-on approach to landscape design and construction. He branded his own division of the company, Superior Scapes Inc., until after several years he realized he wanted to focus solely on the design/build aspect of the business. In 2010, he decided to change the name from Superior Scapes Inc. to Brown Design Group. This name better suited his company’s talent and expertise as a landscape architecture and construction firm. Since then Brown Design Group has had the opportunity to work with some of the area's most discerning clients.

We feel rewarded when we are able to bring their visions from dreams to reality and are excited to share in their excitement and satisfaction. Looking ahead, Brown Design Group is dedicated to expanding our portfolio of distinctive landscapes in Pittsburgh’s finest residential communities. We plan to continue as a family business and commit to growing our team with a supportive and collaborative work environment. We welcome new relationships with clients who challenge our abilities and ignite our passion, inspiring us to exceed our own standards of exemplary living spaces. We are eager to embrace greater challenges, focus on creating innovative designs, and explore new regions to deliver exceptional services to our clients.

WHY BDG

Looking forward, Brown Design Group is dedicated to expanding our portfolio of distinctive landscapes in Pittsburgh’s finest residential communities. We welcome new relationships with clients who challenge our abilities and ignite our passion, inspiring us to exceed our own standards of exemplary living spaces.

Our commitment to excellence, creativity, and personalized service sets us apart. With over 25 years of experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project. Our team of skilled professionals works closely with you to ensure your vision is realized, from the initial design to the final build and ongoing maintenance.

Choose Brown Design Group for a seamless, stress-free experience and a landscape that enhances your lifestyle and adds lasting value to your property.

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