Blue Sky "staff" "crew"                                                                                                                                   and contact numbers
	(253) 845-2222             Fax (253) 770-8891                     1124 Valley Avenue N.W. Puyallup, WA 98371-2503
	Our Mission Statement    We, at Blue Sky Landscape Services, Inc., are committed to serving our customers’ needs with honesty and integrity while   providing the highest quality work possible. We strive to provide a good value for our customers’ dollar while earning a fair profit.   Our crews will perform each task in a timely manner with emphasis on a safe work environment. As a family minded company, we   strive for each employee to have a harmonious balance between the work place and the home. Our company will function as a   team with open lines of communication between management and employees.
	Kevin Ash,    President/Owner    kevinA@blueskyland.com                                      Blue Sky Landscape Services, Inc. started as the American  dream. I have always had an interest in horticulture and  landscaping. After some schooling in a landscape design  and construction course I began work with local landscape  companies. It took about 4 years to realize that I was a  great worker but not a great employee. I wanted to do  things my way. So in 1982 with a Toyota pick up, a Sears  lawn mower and $300, Blue Sky Landscape Services, Inc.  was created. My job description has changed over the years  and currently I find myself motivating and training all levels of the business  and providing a small amount of levity.	Scott Swayze,    General Manager/Partner   ScottS@blueskyland.com                                      In May of 1983, Scott was recruited to work as a laborer by  the then Vice President of Blue Sky. He worked his way up  the ranks and was able to take on the role of General  Manager in 1995. Before coming to Blue Sky, Scott worked  for some time at Storino’s Farm, where he was also a  general laborer. When asked about his strengths in the  workplace, Scott will tell you that he is skilled at managing  customer and employee issues, as well as delegation.  Aside from dedicating long hours to his job, Scott enjoys  the occasional fishing, clamming and camping trips with his family and friends.  He is also an avid NASCAR fan, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr.
	Ann Bowling,    Treasurer/Partner    AnnB@blueskyland.com                     Started at Blue Sky Landscape in 1982 as Kevin and his  then business partner, Danny Bowling were starting the  business out of Danny and Ann’s garage. At the time, Ann  was at home with her newborn son, and managed to let  Kevin put her to work. She helped by paying bills, ordering  and picking up plants. Ann went to school at WSU and  graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture  in 1976. Before accepting her new role with Blue Sky, she  worked at Star Nursery & Landscape in Seattle for several  years. If you ask Ann what her strengths at work are, she will tell you that it  is her adaptability and knowledge of the whole system, both in the field and in  the office. Something you may not know about her is that she once hiked 120  mi. around Mt. Rainier with her then fiancé, Danny in 1977. Like the rest of us  she’s also a lover of the outdoors (skiing, walking, hiking), in addition to her  love of reading and word/number puzzles.	Chris Bennis,    Landscape Architect/Partner    ChrisB@blueskyland.com                     Came to Blue Sky after his wife met Kevin while she worked  at Edgewood Flower Farm in February of 1999. Blue Sky was  doing work for the owners at the time, & Kevin mentioned  they were looking for an estimator. The rest is history. Chris  came to us with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture  from Montana State University (Class of 1997). Just before  coming to Blue Sky, he worked for Specialized Landscape  for nearly 2 years. When asked about his strongest skill,  Chris replies that he is good at working with the budget on  a change order. "On a personal note, Chris enjoys spending his free time  outdoors while boating, camping, hiking, and snow skiing."
	Jeanette Sturtz,    Financial Controller    JeanetteS@blueskyland.com                     Started in June of 2007 after hearing of the position from  Scott’s wife and her good friend, Lynell. She decided that it  sounded like a great new adventure and took the job.  Jeanette’s background includes an AA in Accounting, as well  as 21 years at HR Block as an accountant. When asked  what her strongest skill at work might be, she replies that it  is multitasking, since she wears so many hats here at Blue  Sky. Something you may not know about Jeanette is that  she was born in England. She also happens to be very crafty  (sewing, mosaics, cross words). "When I asked her.... if there was anything  else she would like us to ad to her bio, she said, “I love working here, it’s like  family!”	Kelly McKenna,    Landscape Maintenance Estimator    KellyM@blueskyland.com                     Started in March of 1993 as a laborer in the maintenance  division. He came here to Blue Sky because he was looking  for a change in his career path (from designer suits  to jeans and rain gear), as well as his love for the outdoors.  After dealing with a death in the family, he took a second  look at his life & decided it was time to better himself. He  took time off from work to be with his family; and rather  than return to work, he opened a Day Care business with his wife. This also had stemmed from not being able to  find adequate care in the neighborhood for their daughter. He and his wife  saw an opportunity to help the community as well as give their children the  comfort of being able to have mom at home. Ann and Danny Bowling (VP and  Treasurer) were one of their clients back in the day. After the business was up  and going steady, Kelly approached Ann about a job at Blue Sky. Who would  have thought he'd still be here after 16 yrs? Before working with Blue Sky, Kelly  had a variety of positions throughout the food industry. Most recently, he was  employed as a District Manager for the Dairy Queen Corp. for roughly 13 years  where he received several awards, including recognition of being a valued asset  to the food industry in several magazines for high levels of facility cleanliness  and customer service. Aside from his career, Kelly is an extremely family  oriented person. He is still married to his childhood sweetheart that he met  at the age of 15. He enjoys spending time working in his own yard, bowling,  roller-skating, hiking and enjoying life with family and friends.
	Dustin Madden,    Landscape Designer/Estimator    DustinM@blueskyland.com                     Dustin first heard of Blue Sky Landscaping while pursuing a  degree in landscape Architecture at WSU. A family member  working for a large general contracting firm in Seattle,  informed him of our superb design build reputation. In the  summer of 2003 he became an intern, which took him from  the field to the design table. After graduating from WSU  with a degree focused in Landscape Architecture he became  Blue Sky’s lead designer. Dustin is currently enjoying the  challenging title of Designer/Estimator and working  towards his Landscape Architecture certification.	Eric Daniels,    Landscape Estimator    EricD@blueskyland.com                     Came to Blue Sky back in 2006 for a summer internship.  Now graduated from Washington State University with a  Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture, he is back at  Blue Sky as a full time Estimator. When asked, Eric will say  that he came back to us for the “great work environment,  good learning experience, and opportunity to grow.” Eric’s  background also includes working at a research greenhouse  for WSU & installation work with Gibson’s Landscaping.  When asked about his strongest skill in the workplace, Eric  replies that he is best with his landscape design work. We agree! A few things  you may not know about him are that he enjoys mountain biking, camping and  a little bocce ball here and there.
	Brett Potter,    Construction Supervisor    BrettP@blueskyland.com                     Came to Blue Sky back in January of 2001 as a Laborer.  He was drawn to us by the possibility of learning more  about landscaping and broadening his career horizons.  Before coming to Blue Sky, he worked with a retail nursery  for several years. Brett has tried his hand at a few positions  within Blue Sky. He was promoted from Laborer to Foreman  within a short amount of time. After a while, Brett was  moved into the office to try his hand at Construction  Supervisor. Something you may not know about Brett  is that he is skilled at the art of Bonsai.	Bill Ayers,    Irrigation Supervisor    BillA@blueskyland.com                     Bill came to Blue Sky in 2005 as an Irrigation Technician.  Within his first year he was promoted to the position of  Irrigation Supervisor. Before coming to Blue Sky, Bill worked  with other landscaping companies in Tacoma and the Tri-  Cities areas. He also worked as a painter, a truss builder &  even did a work-study program on the Snake River dams  studying the migration patterns of salmon through the  dams. In school, Bill studied Computer Science. Something  you may not know about Bill, is that he grew up in Japan.
	Arnulfo Zepeda-Ramos,    Maintenance Supervisor    ArnulfoZ@blueskyland.com                     Arnulfo started at Blue Sky way back in Oct. of 1997 as a  Maintenance Laborer. He learned about Blue Sky and the  position opening from his cousin, Arny who worked here at  the time. Arnulfo quickly moved up to Forman and soon  thereafter was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor. Prior  to coming to Blue Sky Landscape, he picked apples in  Yakima and worked at Vassey Nursery, giving him the  background knowledge to work with Blue Sky. Something  you may not know about Arnulfo is that he enjoys watching  soccer in his free time.	Cesar Patlan-Angeles,    Maintenance Supervisor    CesarA@blueskyland.com                     Cesar began his career at Blue Sky in June of 1999 as a  Maintenance Forman and soon was promoted to Supervisor.  His background includes work with a few other landscaping  companies such as SS Landscape, Northwestern Landscape,  and Samco Landscape. Before all of that, he worked a short  time in Alaska processing crab and fish. Something you  may not know about Cesar is that he is an avid soccer  player. He plays the goalie position.
	Paula Harnes,    Accounts Payable  PaulaH@blueskyland.com                     Came to Blue Sky from a Temp. Agency in 2006 and within  just a few short months, Blue Sky was able to bring her on  full time as an employee. Paula’s background includes a  degree in Accounting & experience within companies such  as REI and World Vision. When asked, Paula admits she  prides herself on her abilities to prioritize, multi-task and  stay on schedule while in the workplace. A few things you  may not know about Paula, is that she used to fly an  Ultralite Plane, is very artistic (quilting, painting, stained  glass, carpentry), owns a small farm where she has a few blue ribbon winning  animals, and is very “outdoorsy” (hiking, climbing, skiing).
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