Shayne Newman, LICT, LICM
Silverback
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Experienced in the trade since 1987, Shayne Newman founded YardApes, Inc. in 1990 and holds the title of president. He hails from Telluride, Colorado, but has lived in New Milford for the past 27 years. Shayne received a B.S. in Finance from UCONN, is a Landscape Industry Certified Technician, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, holds a Connecticut Supervisory Pesticide License and is a Certified Landscape Designer.
He is also the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) PR committee chair, a CNLA committee member, founding member of the Connecticut LICT committee on training & testing, Community Culinary School of Northwestern CT board member, as well as Village Center for the Arts board member.
Always involved in the community, Shayne created and hosts the YardApes Quad-Am Golf Classic, raising $35,000 for area nonprofits since 2006. Additionally, YardApes has participated in PLANET’s Day of Service since its inception, volunteering time and materials to revitalize civic venues including The Creative Playground, The Pratt Nature Center, Harrybrooke Park, Sullivan Farm, and the Brookfield Public Library.
Shayne was featured on FOX News for his participation in Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops, the cover of the January 2007 issue of Lawn & Landscape Magazine for his business innovations, and Total Landscape Care as 2011′s Landscaper of the Year finalist.
The Connecticut affiliate of the American Psychological Association honored Shayne with two of its five 2008 Psychologically Healthy Work Place Awards: Employee Growth and Development and Employee Recognition. He received awards alongside Pratt & Whitney and Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang camp. Most recently YardApes received The New Milford Chamber of Commerce’s Best Big Business Award for 2011.
He enjoys time with his three daughters, Liliana, 15, Marlee, 13, and Ava, 3. You can find him playing on the YardApes softball team, the YardApes basketball team, skiing, or hacking up the golf course.
Greg Malmberg, LICT
Residential Client Manager
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Greg is our Residential Client Manager and has been with YardApes for ten years. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations, scheduling, crew management, quality control and safety.
Greg is LICT certified, ICPI Certified, has successfully completed the OSHA certification program. Even with this busy schedule, he finds time to volunteer as a judge at the LICT exams, attend the CT Nursery & Landscape Assoc. Conference, CT Groundskeepers Assoc. Conference and the annual Green Industry Conference.
On any given evening or weekend you can find him playing softball, bowling, or golfing. Greg was our 2002 Fantasy Football League Champion. (Although, he did finish first to last in 2006.)
Elaine Lord
Commercial Client Manager
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Elaine hangs her hat in Roxbury. She is responsible for attracting new customers, assessing market opportunities and also manages customer service for YardApes.
After her husband, her first love is riding around Litchfield County in her red Miata with the top down. Close second would be gardening, or in bad weather, you can find her in Manhattan shopping. If all else fails give her a good book and a hammock.
2010 Ape of the Year!
Roberto Angulo, LICT
Estate Management Foreman
2008 APE OF THE YEAR!
Roberto was raised in Narajito, Ecuador but now calls New Milford home, along with his wife and three children, Derrick, David and daughter, Dahlia born in April, 2008. As an Estate Management Forman, Roberto works on our large landscaping jobs. He is LICT certified, has his Operator’s License in Pest Management, and is presently working on his Supervisor’s license.
Besides bowling, Roberto loves shopping in the mall as much as his wife does (although he’ll deny it).
Raul Guaman
Landscape Technician
Raul loves gardening, and it’s a good thing since he works in our Estate Management Division. He was born and raised in Ecuador and joined the company in April of 2006. During his free time, Raul enjoys the traditional weekend lunches with his extended family which also includes his wife and three children. He is very passionate about carpentry, which has been a hobby since he was old enough to wield a hammer.
Adam Gruendig
Hardscapes Foreman
Adam hails from Newtown, CT. He has a background in construction, a BA in American Studies and English from WCSU and writes poetry! Our resident Renaissance man also enjoys mountain biking, sports of all kinds, traveling and listening to music. When not doing any of the above, Adam hangs out with friends and family—including four nieces and a nephew.
P.S. Adam is also on the market ladies! References furnished upon request.
Greg Kaiser, LICT, LILCT
Director of Fertilizer Operations aka Assistant to the Regional Manager
2011 Employee of the Year! (and 2009 Employee of the Year)
Greg has an associate’s degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management and as you might guess, Greg is an avid golfer. He was on the winning team of the 2008 Bob Rasor Memorial Golf Classic thanks to his 50 yard hole out for eagle on their final hole of the tournament. Greg has donated his time (and expertise) giving golf lessons to senior citizens and special Olympic athletes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
When not working or golfing, Greg has been known to watch a Yankee game or two. We’re pleased to announce that Greg has taken an interest in masonry and recently installed a water feature at his home.
Isauro Perez, LICT
Lawn Care Technician
Isauro is one of our crew leaders and has been with YardApes for seven years. He calls Actopan, Hidalgo, Mexico his home and is married with four children. Known to all as “El Abuelo” (Grampa), that doesn’t stop him from keeping up with the others in a good game of soccer, or holding his own in a game of pool. Whenever the guys get a hankering for good home cooking, they head to El Abuelo’s, who is always willing to get out the pots and pans.
Ramiro Parra
Mason
Ramiro, our head mason, is originally from Ecuador. He now lives in New Milford with his wife and daughter.
