MEET THE WHISPERING PINES Landscaping TEAM

After graduating from Ridgetown College in 1993 with an Ornamental Horticulture diploma, I set out to establish my mark in the industry. Whispering Pines was created and since then I have been provided the opportunity to work with exceptional clients and dedicated vendors, while developing a team of loyal staff.

My passion for Landscaping started at a young age helping with the maintenance at my parents property, which translated into a small landscape and snow removal business with my brothers. After school I started working for a local landscape business and in 2017 I joined the Whispering Pines team. I am thrilled to be part of the team providing world class landscape construction and maintenance to all our wonderful clients.

I joined the WPL team in 2018. Whispering Pines’ strong reputation in the community and their workplace culture is what drew me to the company. I am passionate about helping employees with growth and development, and the overall health and safety of our team. I am proud to live and work in Dufferin County.

I am passionate about building relationships! I graduated from the University of Guelph with an B.Sc. Hons. and am proud to call Guelph home. Prior to joining the Whispering Pines team, I spent many years within the Education industry helping schools and school districts foster and build leadership culture.

It always brings me immense pride and passion to see our landscape construction projects, skillfully come to fruition. I am an honours student from Humber College in the Landscape & Design Technologies program and possess over 30 years of industry expertise. I am honoured to be part of the WPL family.

I have an architectural background with over 12 years of experience in the design and construction field. Although my educational background focused on residential home construction, I found a true passion for exterior landscape construction during my years of managing high end residential projects and running my own design and build company.

My passion for landscaping started at a young age, working in the garden and developing an appreciation for the outdoors. I went on to graduate from the Horticulture Technician program at Niagara College, building a strong foundation in the industry. I began my career with the company as a labourer and have since progressed into a sales/account management role. I’m proud to be part of a team that has created a positive, growth focused environment, and I’m committed to delivering high-quality landscape solutions while building strong relationships with our clients.

Since joining the WPL team in 2009 I have moved from Lawn Maintenance Foreman to Account and Equipment Manager. I am proud to have been a part of growing the company and helping to develop policies and procedures as part of the Management Team. I was born and raised on a farm in the Orangeville area and have 16 years experience in the automotive industry before joining WPL.

My landscape career started as a labourer with Whispering Pines 24 years ago. After 6 years of employment and working my way up to crew leader, I moved on to start my own landscape construction business. After 17 years of operating my own business I am thrilled to be back with Whispering Pines as the construction manager.

Landscaping and cutting grass has always been my passion. Growing up on a dairy farm, driving tractors and equipment, fueled my desire to get into landscape construction. I am thrilled to be part of a growing team here at Whispering Pines turning dreams into realities.

I am honoured to be part of the WPL family. I enjoy coordinating an industry leading, multi divisional organization. I deeply value the opportunity to nurture and maintain the meaningful personal connections that we enjoy with our clients.

Beginning my career at Whispering Pines in 2011, I have had the pleasure of working in many beautiful gardens along-side our fantastic team. I am excited to be in this unique role of gardening operations manager, helping to service our clients and their outdoor escapes. Whispering Pines has always been a home to me, and I look forward to helping our staff feel at home here too.

From a young age, I developed a strong interest in mechanics, which naturally evolved into a career focused on fleet maintenance and equipment repair. As a licensed 310T Truck and Coach Technician, I have dedicated most of my career to maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment.

I am proud to be part of WPL’s growing team and remain committed to leading and delivering high-quality repairs and preventative maintenance that support a safe, reliable, and efficient fleet.

Having several years of administrative experience across various industries, I bring a high level of organization and attention to detail to my role at Whispering Pines. My dedication ensures smooth and efficient office operations, helping to support WPL’s commitment to excellence. I am honoured to be a part of the team at WPL!

As a graduate of the University of Guelph with a degree in Landscape Architecture, I hold a deep appreciation for the intricate relationship between the natural and built environment. I am excited to use my knowledge and skills to contribute towards creating innovative and sustainable outdoor spaces for our clients.

I joined the team at WPL in 2016 as Financial Administrator. With 25 years of experience owning my own retail business, I have been able to help in developing financial processes, securing vendors and materials, and managing inventory. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, exercising, and entertaining family and friends.

I joined the team as Executive Assistant in 2018. My education in social services opened the door to working for a local service provider. This role gradually developed and expanded to include assisting management with admin tasks. My experience with payroll, invoices, and databases is a great fit for the team at WPL.

Whispering Pines Landscaping has been a huge part of Charlie’s life. Both of Charlies’ parents work at Whispering Pines and he has settled in nicely to an office dog role. He will greet you at the front door when you arrive and expects a nice little pat. Charlie can be found napping in a spot of sunlight or making his rounds through the offices.