Shayne Newman, CLP, CLT
Silverback
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Experienced in the trade since 1987, Shayne Newman founded YardApes, Inc. in 1990 and holds the title of President. He hails from Telluride, Colorado, but has lived in New Milford for the past 25 years. Shayne holds a B.S. in Finance from UCONN, is a Certified Landscape Professional, Certified Landscape Technician, holds a Connecticut Supervisory Pesticide License and is a Certified Landscape Designer. He is also a CNLA committee member, founding member of the Connecticut CLT committee on training & testing, Professional Landcare Network PR committee member and MVP-SOS board member.
Always involved in the community, Shayne supports local charities and is a long time supporter of New Milford Park & Rec. He also finds the time in his busy schedule to organize the Bob Rasor Memorial Golf Classic. The Golf tournament has raised over $32,500 for local charities since 2006.
He enjoys time with his wife, Jennifer, and three daughters, Liliana, Marlee, and Ava. In his spare time you can find him coaching the YardApes softball team, gardening, skiing, or hacking up the golf course.
Shayne was featured on the cover of the January 2007 issue of Lawn & Landscape Magazine.
Greg Malmberg, CLT
Operations Manager
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Greg is our Operations Manager and has been with YardApes for ten years. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations, scheduling, crew management, quality control and safety.
Greg is CLT certified, ICPI Certified, has successfully completed the OSHA certification program and is presently enrolled in the Horticultural program at NVCC. Even with this busy schedule, he finds time to volunteer as a judge at the CLT exams, attend the CT Nursery & Landscape Assoc. Conference, CT Groundskeepers Assoc. Conference and the annual Green Industry Conference.
On any given evening or weekend you can find him playing softball, bowling, or golfing. Greg was our 2002 Fantasy Football League Champion. (Although, he did finish first to last in 2006.)
P.S. He is single and lookin’ to mingle. References available upon request.
Elaine Lord
Business Development
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Elaine hangs her hat in Roxbury. She is responsible for attracting new customers, assessing market opportunities and also manages customer service for YardApes.
After her husband, her first love is riding around Litchfield County in her red Miata with the top down. Close second would be gardening, or in bad weather, you can find her in Manhattan shopping. If all else fails give her a good book and a hammock.
Roberto Angulo, CLT
Estate Management Foreman
2008 APE OF THE YEAR!
Roberto was raised in Narajito, Ecuador but now calls New Milford home, along with his wife and three children, Derrick, David and baby daughter, Dahlia born in April, 2008. As an Estate Management Forman, Roberto works on all our large landscaping jobs. He is CLT Certified, has has his Operators License in Pest Management, and is presently working on his Supervisor’s license.
Besides bowling, Roberto loves going shopping in the mall as much as his wife does (although he’ll deny it).
Raul Guaman
Landscape Technician
Raul loves gardening, and it’s a good thing since he works in our Estate Management Division. He was born and raised in Ecuador and joined the company in April of 2006. During his free time, Raul enjoys the traditional weekend lunches with his extended family which also includes his wife and three children. He is very passionate about carpentry, which has been a hobby since he was old enough to wield a hammer.
Adam Gruendig
Hardscapes Foreman
Adam hails from Newtown, CT. He has a background in construction, a BA in American Studies and English from WCSU and writes poetry! Our resident Renaissance man also enjoys mountain biking, sports of all kinds, traveling and listening to music. When not doing any of the above, Adam hangs out with friends and family—including four nieces and a nephew.
P.S. Adam is also on the market ladies! References furnished upon request.
Greg Kaiser
Director of Fertilizer Operations aka Assistant to the Regional Manager
2009 Employee of the Year!
Greg has an associate’s degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management and as you might guess, Greg is an avid golfer. He was on the winning team of the 2008 Bob Rasor Memorial Golf Classic thanks to his 50 yard hole out for eagle on their final hole of the tournament. Greg has donated his time (and expertise) giving golf lessons to senior citizens and special Olympic athletes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
When not working or golfing, Greg has been known to watch a Yankee game or two. We’re pleased to announce that Greg has taken an interest in masonry and recently installed a water feature at his home. So, he’s handy and single, ladies. References furnished upon request.
Isauro Perez
Lawn Care Technician
Isauro is one of our crew leaders and has been with YardApes for five years. He calls Actopan, Hidalgo, Mexico his home and is married with four children, one of which is Eduardo. Known to all as “El Abuelo” (Grampa), that doesn’t stop him from keeping up with the others in a good game of soccer, or holding his own in a game of pool. Whenever the guys get a hankering for good home cooking, they head to El Abuelo’s, who is always willing to get out the pots and pans.
Isauro has participated in the 2006 YardApes Golf Classic to benefit MVPSOS, and is working towards his CLT Certification.
Ramiro Parra
Mason
Ramiro, our head mason, is originally from Ecuador. He now lives in New Milford with his wife and daughter.
