About Us

Land-First. People-Focused. Appalachian Proud.

A Better Way to Shape the Land You Love

At Mountaineer Land Solutions, we believe your land deserves more than machinery—it deserves a vision. Whether you’re restoring, clearing, or reimagining, we’re here to help you do it right.

Our Philosophy

We’re not your average land-clearing crew. We offer:

Eco-conscious service

Target invasive species for removal, repurpose all organic matter, focus on native plant species for ground cover, and plant new native trees and plants to restore the proper habitat and ecosystems..

White glove project management

Clean project sites, remain aware of client space and living needs, and provide constant communication and follow-ups

Personalized planning

Helping you define your goals, not just take orders

A commitment to long-term value

Not short-term cuts. Our goal is to create equity value or liquidity value with your properties.

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We also offer The Great Reset – Residential with tailored services like regrading, sod/seed installation, irrigation systems, and long-term lawn care.

Matthew F. Magazu

A Harvard Business School alumnus and disabled U.S. Army veteran, Matthew F. Magazu has dedicated over fifteen years to serving his country through government and private sector leadership. As the founder of Trilogy Federal and Mountaineer Land Solutions, he brings expertise in construction project management, land stewardship, and environmental preservation—driven by an enduring commitment to service and sustainable impact.

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Matthew F. Magazu

Harvard Business School

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John Battle

Logistics and Fleet Manager

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Gerardo Gamez

Forestry Division Operator/Inventory Manager

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Pedro Rendon

Forestry Division Operator/Grounds Manager

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Michael Monroy

Forestry Division Operator/Arborist

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Avery Stine

Forestry Division Operator

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Brandt Hamrick III

Excavation Division - Laborer

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William R. Mellot

Excavation Division Earthworks Operator

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Kord Kersten

Excavation Division Manager and Lead Operator

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A disabled veteran who honorably served in the United States Army. Post-discharge, he maintained a strong desire for continued service to his country; he founded Trilogy Federal, a government consulting firm dedicated to Veterans Affairs initiatives. As president and CEO of Trilogy Federal, he has worked in various agencies throughout the United States government, specializing in construction project management, construction contracts evaluation, inventory management, financial analysis, land management, and physical planning.

As a Harvard Business School alumnus and with over fifteen years of dedicated government service, he has developed a profound passion for the education and implementation of environmental preservation initiatives, founding Mountaineer Land Solutions.

Matthew F. Magazu

Harvard Business School