Certifications

Certified Arborist
ISA since 1997,
Certification #: WE-3514A,
Expires 6/30/21

Certified Commercial
Pesticide Applicator
since 2007,
Certification #: 068252,
Expires 6/30/22

Certified Mauget Applicator
since 2007

Work Experience

John’s Growing Solutions
Owner/Operator
10 years

Desert Botanical Garden
Tree & Shrub Horticulturist
5 years

Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Landscaper School Program Coordinator and Instructor
3 years

Former Kenosha County UW-Extension Horticulture Educator
3.5 years

Paul Swartz Nursery
Perennial Grower & Horticulture Specialist
3 years

Education

Arizona State University
Master of Science
Botany/Urban Horticulture
1996

Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science
Botany
1985

Averill Career Opportunity Center
Certificate of Completion
Landscaping
1981