OCOTILLO DESIGN GROUP - Key Persons


CJ Longbottoms

Job Titles:
  • Chief Canine Officer and Companion

Dan Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Designer and Co - Founder of Ocotillo Design Group Inc
  • Owner, Principal Landscape Designer
Dan Lewis is an award-winning landscape designer and co-founder of Ocotillo Design Group Inc. After graduating from San Diego State University with a B.S. in Business Administration, Dan went on to study CAD design, Horticulture, and Aquatic Design under the world-renowned Genesis III group. Seeing a real need to help clients visualize their projects beyond the simple 2D hand or cad drawing, Dan was an early adopter of three-dimensional landscape design technology and continues to implement it to this day, over a decade later. From mountain biking to hiking & camping, Dan is an avid outdoorsman and his love of nature has inspired hundreds of beautiful projects from San Diego, CA to Long Island, NY. His diverse design style, attention to detail and understanding of the client's wishes have earned him several industry awards including the CLCA Estate Remodel for the State of California.

Mark Leone

Job Titles:
  • BSLA Owner, Principal Landscape Architect
Mark brings enthusiasm and passion to each and every project. As a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) and Owner/ Principal of Ocotillo Design Group, Inc. his diverse project experience includes estate residential, hospitality, commercial, public works, and action sports facilities. Mark graduated from Arizona State University's College of Architecture and Environmental Design with a BS in Landscape Architecture. He moved to Southern California after graduation to earn his State of California License and establish himself as a design professional. Mark has designed projects in California, Utah, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Texas, Mexico & Canada.