Lance Abts, Owner/Designer
As the owner of Landscape Artisans, Lance brings over 24 years of design, horticultural knowledge and experience to a successful and thriving business. His designs not only offer a distinctive creative style, but his knowledge and experience will address the technical needs of a challenging landscape as well. Lance believes in a "hands on" approach to each and every project. By doing so, he is able to utilize creative license, make necessary changes and oversee all aspects of his design or address any questions or concerns of his clients. labts@landscapeartisans.com

Mike McCollian, Landscape Construction Planner
This is Mike’s tenth year with Landscape Artisans. He begins this season as Project Manager on the Landscape Construction side. With his many years of experience and attention to detail, he has already proven invaluable in the estimating and planning areas of our construction projects. With extensive experience in all areas of hard-scape he is able to utilize this knowledge to plan the most efficiency into these projects. We are excited at the improvements in quality, and efficiency that this new position will have for our company.

Miguel Rios Cruz, Construction Foreman
Miguel started with us 5 years ago as a laborer, but his leadership, attention to detail and impeccable work quickly earned his foreman position. Miguel is highly skilled in the installation of all aspects of hard-scape. His attention to quality and ability to communicate those needs to his crew make him an exceptional leader.

Steve Burant, Construction Foreman
This is Steve’s third season with Landscape Artisans. He has prior irrigation and landscaping experience with companies outside our area. Steve uses his skill and attention to detail to make sure that the quality of the plant material is intact insuring a successful and healthy installation. Steve’s cheerful disposition and attention to detail have made some complicated and seemingly overwhelming installations more comfortable for our clients.

Jeff Brauer, Landscape Construction Superintendent
Jeff is the mainstay of the construction side of our business. All landscape construction implementation relies on his leadership for direction. Jeff has been with our company since our first season, 13 years ago. Prior to joining Landscape Artisans he worked in the landscape field for 7 years. We are happy to have his broad experience. Jeff is in charge of all construction and yard crews. His main focus and responsibility is quality control. He is familiar with all projects and schedules, and will visit each site throughout the installation process, answer questions and assure the highest quality. jbrauer@landscapeartisans.com

Jessie Smith, Landscape Foreman
Jesse has been with Landscape Artisans for three years. Jesse came on board with previous construction and heavy equipment experience. He specializes in detail brickwork and boulder retaining. His attention to detail and versatile abilities give him the edge in doing what is needed to get the job done with the quality our customers have come to expect. His personable, friendly nature make him easy to approach by clients and an exceptional leader to his crew.

Victor Hernandez, Construction Foreman
Victor has been with us for five years as well. As in a true artisan tradition, Victor gained his experience and craftsmanship side by side with accomplished workers and equally true to a craftsman, his meticulous precision and efficiency are contagious to those who train and work with him.

Landscape Artisans | 1309 South Webster Avenue | Green Bay, Wisconsin | 920.321.2100
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