Krisjan Berzins didn’t start with a business plan; he started with a push mower and a relentless drive to build something of his own. At just 18 years old, he knocked on doors in his Alexandria neighborhood offering yard work, eventually growing his solo effort into what would become Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, a full-service design-build firm with nearly 100 employees.
“I learned early on that people don’t just want landscaping. They want reliability, responsiveness and someone who cares,” he says. That mindset laid the foundation for a company now known across Northern Virginia for its quality, consistency and customer-first culture.
After attending Randolph Macon College, Krisjan returned to the D.C. area and poured himself into growing the business. Over the years, he learned to lead by listening to both clients and team members, focusing on building a workplace defined by honesty, accountability and mutual respect.
Today, Krisjan leads Kingstowne alongside his wife, Mayra Berzins, the company’s Chief Operations Officer. Together, they’ve shaped a workplace where collaboration and accountability fuel long-term success, not just for the business, but for their people.
Now in its 25th year, Kingstowne has transformed thousands of properties with custom outdoor spaces, but Krisjan says the most rewarding part isn’t the work itself. “It’s seeing what a strong team can accomplish when everyone cares.”
Krisjan Berzins is the founder and CEO of Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape. A hands-on leader with a passion for design and customer service, he has built a top-tier landscape design-build firm serving Northern Virginia for over 25 years. His leadership philosophy centers on integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.