John brings fifteen years of experience in system design and project estimation. He is involved in the green movement and is a devoted environmentalist. His experience in water conservation helped with the development and patent of the automatic gray water apparatus (AGWA systems). John shares his passion for irrigation by educating others in the landscape industry as to what new technologies are available and how they are used to enhance the outdoor environment.

Kristian has been working in the environmental sciences field since 2001. As a lead operating engineer he was responsible for implementing engineering designs for storm water management within large commercial and residential communities. He has also worked for a native woodland and prairie restoration company, served as a water manager for a large commercial landscaping firm and was in a supervisory position for a landscape architect specializing in natural land management. Through these positions, he honed his skills around plant’s needs in a giving microclimate, the plant, soil and water relationships and water conservation, giving him insight as to how to design an irrigation system that best delivers water according to landscape needs. Kristian enjoys the challenge of water management so much that he designed a marine ecosystem in his own house to steward corals and sea life.

PauI began working for Naturescape Design in 1983 when it was started as a landscape company and was the founding member of the Irrigation Division. His body of work has included a wide array of projects from standard residential lawns to sports fields, parks, office buildings, office parks, schools, townhome complexes and residential subdivisions sometimes covering 100+ acres. Paul aims to design quality underground sprinkler systems utilizing the latest technologies that work for the client’s needs and that provide water efficiently to the landscape, with conservation in mind.

Tom is a seventeen year Journeyman Plumber and a twelve year Cross Connection Control Device Inspector, which allows him to do backflow testing and RPZ certifications. His three philosophies on plumbing work are: (1) “Do it right the first time” (2) “Treat the work as if you are doing it for yourself” (3) “Leave the job clean - like it is your own home”. Tom enjoys coaching youth sports in his spare time.

Dustin joined the Naturescape team in 2014 and has been in the landscape industry for almost a decade. He sees lighting as an art form and is very passionate about his work. He has also been involved in the local music scene since he was thirteen. Dustin is the proud father of a six year old girl and a one year old boy.

Junior offers expertise and advice to our service technicians on location. He makes sure that all their route questions are addressed before they depart for their jobs and sees to it that each of them have the equipment, tools and supplies to excel at their work throughout the day.

Jean started up Naturescape Design’s Irrigation Service Department in 1990 with a single truck and just one person. Now the department has grown to ten service trucks and technicians as well as five sales/support people. She focuses on providing superior customer service through communication and education. Jean believes water is a natural resource that needs to be protected and used wisely.

Pat has a thorough knowledge of Hunter products and is also a Rainbird Factory Trained Technician. Pat has a degree from Western Illinois University in Ornamental Horticulture and is an accredited field trained horticulturist. He specializes in highly efficient irrigation systems that are environmentally sound.