Meet the Visionaries Behind Creative Environments
Our Team

Crafting Exceptional Outdoor Spaces Starts with an Exceptional Team

You deserve more than a contractor — you deserve a team of artists, engineers, builders, and visionaries who care about your project like it’s their own.

At Creative Environments, we believe that great design is only possible with great people. Behind every breathtaking landscape, custom pool, or luxurious outdoor living space is a passionate team dedicated to bringing your vision to life — beautifully, thoughtfully, and with precision.

Our strength lies in our collective experience. Our designers think like architects. Our craftsmen work like sculptors. Our project managers lead with care and clarity. Together, we make it effortless for our clients to dream big — and see it built better than imagined.

Award-Winning Landscape & Pool Experts

A Nationally Recognized Team With Local Roots

Since 1950, we’ve built our reputation one relationship at a time. What started as a small Arizona-based landscaping business has evolved into one of America’s top 50 luxury outdoor design-build firms. But we’ve never forgotten our roots — and the power of a handshake, a walk-through, or a personal conversation about your goals.

Today, our team includes over 700 professionals — from designers and licensed contractors to horticultural experts, metal fabricators, and in-house maintenance specialists — all united by one mission: to deliver outdoor living experiences that feel timeless and unforgettable.

Leadership That Leads by Design

Dan Waters

President & Partner

From summer laborer to company visionary, Dan has shaped Creative Environments into a national leader through a clear commitment to innovation, quality, and client satisfaction. With over 30 years in the industry, Dan brings both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to every project and partnership.

“My goal has always been simple: build a company where design excellence and customer experience live side by side.”

Meet Our Core Teams

Interior & Exterior Design

Our award-winning design team merges architecture, landscape artistry, and innovation to create fully integrated outdoor environments. Every project starts here — with your vision, our inspiration, and years of experience.

Build & Construction

Our in-house construction teams are the best in the business. Trained, tested, and trusted — they turn our most ambitious designs into flawless reality, with expert coordination, scheduling, and craftsmanship.

Metal Fabrication Studio

Located right here in Tempe, our fabrication shop builds everything from luxury pergolas and fire features to architectural accents. Custom, precise, and uniquely yours.

Maintenance & Service Division

We don’t just create outdoor spaces — we help you keep them stunning year after year. Our expert service teams handle ongoing maintenance, seasonal enhancements, and long-term care.

Passionate People. Proven Process. Unparalleled Results.

We’re more than a team — we’re a family of creators who care deeply about what we do. Whether it’s a single backyard transformation or a multi-acre community development, you’ll feel the Creative Environments difference from the very first meeting.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We’re always looking for creative thinkers, detail-oriented builders, and passionate leaders who want to shape the future of outdoor living.