ABOUT US

At Outdoor Homes, one of our core values is building and maintaining relationships.

Simply put—it’s the foundation our business is built on. We have highly skilled crews, an organized back office, and an incredible management team, and we excel at providing high quality build services for architects, builders, and homeowners alike. Unlike many other companies in The Valley who focus on both design and build... we let the architects and designers do what they do best.

Our focus? To come through for you, executing every detail of your complex install just the way the designer intended—at the highest quality. You pour your heart and soul into your landscape design to make sure that it’s perfect...

We do too.

Scott Knudson

Owner, CEO, COO
Born and raised in Arizona, Scott comes from a long family line of engineers who work here in The Valley. After getting his start in the landscape industry over 10 years ago by working in the field installing irrigation systems, plantings, and artificial turf, Scott found his true passions in the industry—engineering, complex building, and people—passions which led him to found Outdoor Homes.
Scott takes pride in Outdoor Homes’ ability to build quality, long- lasting relationships with designers and architects, enabling him and his team to implement every detail in their builds—just the way it was intended. This extends to building the team-first atmosphere among Outdoor Homes’ employees and crews who he describes as “top-notch individuals, with commitment you won’t find at many other companies.” Scott’s favorite part of his work? Working with the clients during the build process so that he can consistently deliver exceptional builds for his clients and design partners.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his parents and sister, catching up on a tv series, working out, playing basketball, and continuing his jiu jitsu training.
Cathy Pippen

CFO
With 30 years of experience working in finance with many different industries, Cathy plays an integral role on the Outdoor Homes’ team. She has her B.S. in Accounting from ASU, and her friendly, team-first demeanor, along with her organized, problem solving work style has played a key role in Outdoor Homes’ recent growth. Outside of the office, Cathy loves an evening out at the movies, spending time with her family and friends, and exploring new cities.
Oscar Navarro

Project Manager
Starting his construction career working at his father’s customers’ job sites when he was young, Oscar has a vast knowledge base when it comes to landscape and pool construction. An Arizona native, Oscar studied landscape architecture at GCC and ASU, and worked as a designer for his father’s business for three years. Before joining the Outdoor Homes team, Oscar started his own business in 2019, focuson building custom pools, spas, and landscapes. Oscar has built and managed over 300 projects in The Valley containing pools, masonry, landscape and specialty lighting, kitchens and water features.
Oscar takes pride in building quality products for his customers, especially when the product is for families to enjoy for a lifetime—it’s all about the positive impact on other’s lives. Oscar’s favorite part of the process is when the project is finished and the customer is pleased with his team’s work. Outside of work, Oscar enjoys his spare time with his wife and four children, as well as coaching high school and youth football; he loves the process of developing the new generation to be future leaders.
Miguel Barron

Estimator
Miguel, a near-native of The Valley, has spent five years in the landscape, pool, and building industry. As an Estimator at Outdoor Homes, he excels in reviewing plans, creating proposals, and ensuring accurate job costing for our clients. His career began at a family friend’s landscape construction firm, where he developed expertise in design, bidding, and project management. Miguel has successfully overseen 50 diverse projects, ranging from simple installs to complex, seven-figure ventures.
Miguel’s commitment to excellence drives his goal of expanding the estimating and pool divisions and nurturing new talent at Outdoor Homes. He works closely with clients to ensure that every detail is addressed and that proposals are thoroughly reviewed, while his strong industry relationships and meticulous planning contribute to delivering exceptional results on every project.
Ivan Hernandez

Luxury Pool & Landscape Designer
Ivan has called Arizona home for 21 years, and brings four years of experience in the landscape, pool, and building industry to his role as a Luxury Pool & Landscape Designer at Outdoor Homes. Proficient in advanced design software like StructureStudios, Lumion, and Sketchup, he has successfully led & project managed over 50 diverse projects, from basic installations to complex, seven-figure designs.
With a strong background in sales, design, and project management, Ivan is driven by a commitment to integrity, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. His goal is to continue advancing in the industry by tackling increasingly complex projects and contributing innovative design solutions.