Meet the Brain Power Behind It All
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About me: I was raised in Southern California, but did a lot of moving around until I landed in Rapid City, SD. I live here with my fiance, and between the two of us, we have six children and 13 grandkids!
Most likely to: Work on some type of craft, from knitting to quilting
Loves: My family and the winter months with snow all around
Enjoys: Cooking, baking, and creating new recipes
Favorite: Hiking and shooting in the Black Hills
About me: I was born and raised in the PNW and have 15+ years in the lawn and garden industry.
Why Gardner-Salem: I chose Gardner-Salem because it seemed like a fantastic company with great people to work with.
Loves: I build and fly radio control airplanes and love spending time with my wife and cat.
Fun Fact: There’s over 100 radio control airplanes in my shop!
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Most likely to: Help my friends in need.
Loves: Spending time outdoors.
Fun fact: My wife and I enjoy horseback riding.
Favorite: German chocolate cake with pecan frosting.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, riding quads, and, of course, working on lawn equipment.
Industrial Team Sales
About me: I have 40 years in this industry working as an Engine and Equipment Tech, from Sales to Management. I started out with a degree in Business Management, but found my love for building engines directed me to continue my studies in Small Engine Repair. Within my hometown of Ohio, I proudly helped build a covered bridge, and later worked as a foreman. Having lived in Oregon for 26 years now, there is no other place I could call home.
Loves: Spending time at home working around the yard.
Enjoys: Riding my Harley.
Why Gardner-Salem: The team atmosphere, and our people are great.
Fun fact: I have painted iron ore ships on Lake Erie.
Favorite: Riding my motorcycle along the coast.
Hobbies: Showing and racing my old Dodge – and, of course, building engines.