Hector J. Melgar moved to Chatham, New Jersey from Guatemala in the year 2004. He graduated from Chatham High School in 2006. Hector continued his studies at Rutgers University where he attended the "Continuing Professional Education" Program (Snow and Ice Management, Plant Identification, Construction: Pavers and retaining walls, New Jersey Fertilization Core, and Introduction to Pruning Techniques). He started Hector and Son Landscaping LLC in the winter of 2012. Hector has been proudly servicing Chatham and all surrounding towns, including, but not limited to, Madison, New Providence, Summit, Florham Park, and New Vernon.

"Hector and Son" was originally named after Hector Sr. and Hector J. Melgar. The name changed in 2017 to HECTOR & SONS LANDSCAPING LLC after the birth of his two sons (Sebastian '13 and Samuel '16).