Our Team
Dan Smith, Sr.
President
In 1981, fresh out of High School, Dan started cutting lawns out of a beat up, old, pick-up truck and has since turned his passion for creating beautiful landscapes into a full hardscaping company specializing in pavers, patios, walkways, retaining walls, landscape lighting, plantings, and irrigation.
Dan busted into the holiday lighting business in 1998 after joining the Christmas Décor network. Christmas Décor by Smitty’s Landscaping has been lighting up the surrounding areas decorating more then 1000 homes each holiday season.
Dan enjoys running, traveling and soaking up the sun, fishing and living life to the fullest with his family.
Dan Smith, Jr.
Vice President
Daniel is the 2nd generation to operate Smitty’s Landscaping. He joined the company in 2016 and serves as the irrigation contractor specializing in underground sprinkler system installations and repairs.
He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut - Go Huskies!
Junior Veloso
Vice President, Operations Manager
Junior started as a laborer with Smitty’s Landscaping in 2000. His years of work and dedication to the company have been nothing short of exceptional. He oversees the day-to-day operations and handles all hardscaping projects.
When he’s not in the field, he spends his time with wife and 2 children.
Marie Ragan
Office Manager
Marie joined Smitty’s Landscaping in 2021 and oversees the daily operations of the office including accounts receivable and payable.
When she’s not managing the company, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Chrissy Curry
Administrative Assistant/Director of Christmas Décor
Chrissy has been serving as the company’s administrative assistant and Christmas Director since 2011. She keeps our company moving!
When she’s not in the office, you can find her enjoying life and traveling with her husband and daughter.
Alexandra “Alex” Duro
Out Leads Landscape Designer/Senior Sales Representative
Alexandra “Alex” joined Smittys Landscaping in 2022. She is out leads landscape designer/senior sales representative. She takes all of our clients through an amazing hand held process to transform your property into the yard you have been dreaming of. Alex has graduated from Berkeley College with an Interior Design Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.). She also attended Rutgers State University and has a Bachelor’s of Science in Landscape Architecture.
On her free time Alex enjoys spending time with her family especially her 3 children.
Alesia Lagreca
Senior Design Consultant, Christmas Decor
Alesia joined Christmas Décor by Smitty’s Landscaping in 2015 as our Senior Design Consultant. With her background in Hospitality and Residential Interior Design, she works hand in hand with our clients to bring their Holiday dreams to reality. Alesia has a keen eye for detail and is able to evaluate the best design solution for our clients Holiday Decor.