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meet our team
Waterloo Outdoor Design Team
marian mayer
Founder | Designer
Marian moved to Austin in 2002, with the dream and desire to discover this city and all of its weird and wonderful things. Coming from Houston, Marian soon recognized the vast differences in landscapes, topography and use of space, with the more arid, hot climate.
The smaller city and tight knit community in Austin also held a different, more welcoming vibe than the big city. Through volunteer efforts with non-profits and the art community in town, Marian quickly embraced the beauty of the outdoors in Austin. This lead to a passion to create and build beautiful spaces and to draw people and pets outside, to enjoy this eccentric and fascinating city.
In 2009, Marian utilized her varied skill sets, including business, technology and finance to form a company focused on changing the outdoor space and environment for residents and business owners in the city. Honing in on the importance and beauty of using native plants, locally sourced materials and water wise designs, Marian and her team work to create and define beautiful, smart spaces.
With a small family of her own, Marian understands the value of enhancing outdoor spaces for children, friends and loved ones. With a focus on solid customer service, efficient follow up and follow through, and ensuring the best possible results, Marian recognizes the importance of continuous refinement and an open eye to innovative change. Marian brings her love of people, places and plants, into each and every unique project. A foodie and home-chef to two small children, Marian works to maintain a team with a culture of respect, dignity and solid work ethic.
natalie godfrey
DESIGNER
Natalie is originally from southeast Massachusetts, but she recently moved to Austin after spending her college years in Savannah, GA. Although she wouldn’t trade the unique nature of Austin, she does miss being right by the ocean. Growing up with a designer mom helped Natalie explore all her passions and diversify her own design and art abilities. While in college, she studied a wide variety of design forms including graphic design, interior design, industrial design, and jewelry. Natalie finally settled on a concentration and graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with her Bachelor’s in Sound Design. Natalie is currently attending Texas A&M University online to finish her master’s degree in Business Administration. Natalie is also an avid gardener and fills her apartment with succulents, herbs, vegetables, and flowers. She also enjoys reading, crafting, and exploring the local walking trails with her two dogs.
kali
Administrative Assistant
Kali keeps our operations running smoothly behind the scenes. A Florida native who's called Central Texas home since 2010, she brings over 12 years of bookkeeping and finance experience to the team, along with a background in elementary education that taught her patience, organization, and how to manage multiple projects (and personalities) at once. Her attention to detail and client-focused approach mean you're in good hands whether you're scheduling a consultation or navigating project details.
When she's not coordinating schedules or managing accounts, Kali is usually at home with her husband of nearly 16 years, their almost 9-year-old daughter, and a wonderfully lively crew of pets. She's fluent in Greek (a gift from her Greek heritage), loves tending to her plants, and is known for baking Mediterranean family recipes and creating new treats in the kitchen. Her mix of Greek and Native American heritage has given her a deep appreciation for family, tradition, and community. Values she brings to everything she does at Waterloo.