Brant Brown
Co-Owner / Business Development
Brant co-founded Hapa Landscaping in 2013 with his business partner, Santiago Montone. He currently oversees the daily operations of the Landscape Maintenance department (his passion for landscaping has led to numerous classes in landscape, irrigation, drainage and pest control) as well as business development for the company, including new customer sourcing, B2B and outside sales.
“I love the transformative nature of landscape maintenance—seeing properties evolve into an oasis for their owners—and the relationships I'm able to build with my clients as a result,” says Brown. “Going the extra mile to not only meet but exceed the needs of my clients is my first priority.”
Brant moved to Hawaii in 2001 after graduating from Indiana Tech University with a degree in Business. He has been happily married for 8 years and has a 1 year old son, Hudson. In his free time, Brant enjoys cooking, golfing, surfing and spending time with his family and friends.
Santiago Montone
Co-Owner / Project Development
Santiago, co-Founder of Hapa Landscaping, discovered his passion for landscape design and plant care while tending to his family farm in La Plata, Argentina. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management, Santi moved to Hawaii (by way of Barcelona, Spain) and began to develop his skills in landscape design, native Hawaiian and tropical plants, irrigation, pest control and outdoor lighting.
Today, Santiago oversees the Landscape Design and Installation team for Hapa Landscaping. “I have a very real passion for landscape design and the creative process,” says Montone. “Helping my clients transform their landscape dreams into reality is what drives me.”
Santiago and his beautiful wife, Kelly, have been married for 7 years. They enjoy all things having to do with the outdoors and ocean and are energized when spending time with their family and friends.
