Our Leadership
Chris Niccum
Founder
Chris has over 40 years experience in the landscape industry. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Purdue University and has been employed as a Foreman for landscape firms, Grounds Manager for colleges, Horticulturalist for resort hotels in the Virgin Islands and Director of Grounds for the La Paloma Resort in Tucson. He is also active in the construction industry and has been President and Board Member of both the Alliance of Construction Trades and the National Subcontractors Alliance.
In 1996 he founded Sonoran Gardens, a landscape design and construction firm that specializes in the creation of attractive and functional residential landscapes. From the beginning he has operated the company with the simple philosophy that every project is an opportunity to meet a clients needs and exceed their expectations. As the company has grown he has stayed actively involved with the day to day operations and takes a personal interest in ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards.
Kira Niccum-Pritzl
Custom Care Manager/Owner
Kira worked as a Development Coordinator for a national real estate development company for six years before joining Sonoran Gardens. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University and is known for her strong work ethic and dedication. Her experience managing consultants and complex schedules enables her to evaluate situations and deliver effective outcomes. At Sonoran Gardens, Kira served as Operations Manager for two years, overseeing company operations, improving systems, and supporting the Custom Care Division. As the division expanded, she shifted her focus entirely to its growth and development. Now serving as Custom Care Manager, Kira oversees landscape and potted garden maintenance crews, ensuring high-quality service for clients. She collaborates closely with both teams and clients to address concerns and maintain standards. Her role centers on planning, problem-solving, and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
Matt Niccum
Construction Manager/Owner
Matt Niccum has worked at Sonoran Gardens for a total of 6 years. He started working summers as a laborer during college, and then as a Construction Foreman and Construction Supervisor after college. He currently holds the position of Construction Manager, and is responsible for the day to day running of the construction jobs at Sonoran Gardens. His years working in the field, on a crew and running a crew, lends him the experience to manage the in-house crews and subcontractors. He is in the field every day meeting with the subcontractors, clients, and in-house crews making sure that the jobs are running on schedule and as planned.
Matt strives to make each project run as smoothly as possible creating a day-by-day calendar and project information sheet that anyone can look at during the project and know where the project currently stands and where the project needs to move. He works directly with everyone involved in the project coordinating each piece of the puzzle to create a finished product that is a beautiful, functional, and livable space for the client. After all, the project is for the client, and they are the ones who will live in the space long after we are done building it.
Sven Gunn
Roberta Braegelmann
Allen Denomy
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