Conor is from New Milford, a graduate of NMHS, and is pursuing a career in nursing at Western Connecticut State University. He enjoys hiking, music, and exercising, and has coached youth lacrosse and football. Conor also regularly receives kudos from his coworkers and clients for his positive and helpful nature.
Kathleen Porter
Kat’s hometown is Poughkeepsie, NY and attended Dutchess Community College. She is the eldest of three and has a bother and sister. Throughout high school Kat worked at local animal shelters. Her hobbies include art, music and cars.
Gardener Job Description
We are currently looking for self-motivated, technologically driven, enthusiastic, reliable team players who are eager to grow with us. Must be over 18, have a valid driver’s license and be legally authorized to work in the United States. This opportunity is in our Estate Management division. Applicants should have a strong knowledge in plant identification […]
Tori DeJulia
Tori is a New Milford High School graduate and is currently attending the University of Rhode Island. She has three sisters and enjoys kayaking, volleyball, softball and hiking. She is very interested in sports, loves being outside going on hikes or trips to the beach. She also passionate about sustainable development and has volunteered with […]
David Iraheta
David is from Danbury and graduated from Danbury High School. He is reliable, responsible and enjoys fishing in his free time.
Benjamin Heaton
Ben is from New Milford and is a student at UConn studying engineering and economics. He has a twin brother and an older sister and likes to spend his free time weightlifting, playing poker or baseball. He has volunteered for the NM Riverfest.
Cameron Fairchild
Cameron is also a New Milford native and NMHS graduate. He has 5 siblings including a twin sister and enjoys hiking and thinking. Cameron hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019 and plans for more similar adventures in the future.
Jim Robinson
Jim is from Ridgefield, attended the University of Massachusetts and is a soil scientist by trade. He has 32 years experience in the construction and maintenance of golf courses and in nursery sales. Jim is the proud dad of two children and, like all YardScapes team members, enjoys being in the outdoors. His preferred leisure […]
Andy Condoy-Eras
Julian Cantillo
Julian is originally from Danbury and is a New Milford Greenwave graduate. He has a sister and two step-brothers. Being a big car enthusiast, Julian enjoys hosting car shows, hiking and traveling. He is always ready for work and enjoys all the seasons.
Tommy Chacon-Marin
Filemon Galarza
Filemon has been with us since 2016 and was recommended to us by his Uncle, legendary YardApe Isauro Perez. Just like Isauro, he has a keen eye for quality work and quickly moved his way up to Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader. He is a Landscape Industry Certified Technician in Turf Maintenance. Filemon has a wife, […]
Max Juarez-Tolentino
Max has been with us since 2016 and has rapidly grown into his role as a Crew Leader. He is Landscape Industry Certified in both Turf Maintenance and Ornamentals. Max is known for his positive attitude and ability to work with anyone, as well as his extremely strong work ethic. He volunteers his time during […]
Rene Monzon-Angeles
Rene joined our team in 2016 and works on the estate management side. He is well liked by all his coworkers due to his friendly and funny personality. He has a wife, Dora and three children, Octavio, Evelyn and Milton. He enjoys listening to music.
Mauricio Hernandez
Mauricio has been a member of our team since 2013 and is talented in a variety of different roles including mowing, mulching, planting, trimming, and pretty much anything else you can think of. He is a perennial participant in our Days of Service, saying, “It feels great giving back to the community”. He comes from […]
Ramiro Yanez
Ramiro returned to us in 2017 after a seven-year absence, and we are thrilled to have him back each year since. He has always been a favorite of our clients due to his extremely friendly personality and his passion for doing high quality work. He lives in Ecuador when he’s not here in the states […]
Roman Galarza
Roman is from Tabasco, Mexico. He has been a member of our team since 2015. He loves mowing and takes great pride in the quality of his work. He consistently volunteers his time and skills as part of the YardScapes spring Day of Service and fall Rake and Bake. Outside of work, he enjoys playing […]
Florentino Hernandez
Florentino calls Actopan Hidalgo, Mexico home when he is not stateside as part of the H2B temporary work visa program. He has a wife, two sons and two daughters back home. Whether here, or in Mexico, Florentino loves to watch soccer.
Juan Perez-Mendoza
Juan is a long time employee, joining our team in 2012. He is well respected amongst his coworkers for his exceptionally straight mowing lines and attention to detail. These qualities have earned him the Golden Mower Award and the 2019 Employee of the Year award. Juan is a Landscape Industry Certified Landscape Technician in Turf […]
Ricardo Hernandez
Ricardo is a major asset to YardScapes, and 2019 marked his seventh season with us. Not only an amazing Estate Management Technician, Ricardo is bi-lingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. As such, he helps us communicate and often serves as translator when needed. Ricardo is part of the H-2B non-immigrant work visa program which […]
Ruben Meza-Villeda
Ruben has been with us since 2015 and has shown himself to be a dedicated team member, quickly working his way up to a Crew Leader as a result of his hard work and attention to detail. In 2018 he earned his Landscape Industry Certified Technician certificate in Turf Maintenance. He enjoys spending time with […]
Alfredo Hernandez
Isauro Perez
Isauro is one of our crew leaders, and has been with YardScapes for 11 years. He calls Actopan, Hidalgo, Mexico his home and is married with four children. Isauro is part of the H-2B non-immigrant work visa program which allows non-agricultural seasonal employment. Isauro was also named Employee of the Year in 2014 & 2007. […]
Jesus Aviles
2016 Ape of the Year, Jesus is one of our Estate Management and Construction Crew Leaders and has been with us since Spring 2014. In short time he has made an incredible impact, not only in the quality of the work he performs and manages at client properties, but with his coworkers and management.
Joseph van Veen
Ralphie
Maria Trocchio
Maria is from New Milford and has two siblings and a dog. She enjoys working out, playing soccer, softball, and painting. Her community service includes working with children. She is currently enrolled at UConn as a political science major setting her sights on law school!
Devin Sheehan
Devin is from New Milford and has 2 siblings, a niece and nephew. He likes working with his hands and being outside. His hobbies include cooking, guitar and anything outdoors.
Conor Ezra
Jacob O’Brien
Jake lives in New Milford and is also a Greenwave graduate. He is an avid cyclist and has cycled from Connecticut to Kansas. He also enjoys maintaining and working on his car. He volunteered to help build Sega Meadows park.
Javier Idrovo-Parra
Rosendo comes to YardScapes from Ecuador. He is a calm, friendly person and has been a great addition to our team! His hobbies include soccer.
Tori DeJulia
Manny Pascoa
Manny joined us in 2019 and is from Brookfield, CT. He is a skilled and versatile worker who has taken part in many different types of jobs since his arrival. In 2020, Manny was presented with the YardScapes Team Effort award to recognize his willingness to always lend a hand and do whatever it takes […]
Aunalise Anderson
Aunalise lives in New Milford and is still enrolled in college with a goal to be a physical education teacher. She loves being outside and finds joy in hiking, fishing, rugby and drawing. She also enjoys meeting new people and spending time with friends and family. Aunalise has volunteered at sports camps with younger children […]
Tyler Hansen
Tyler is no stranger to the outdoors, or hard work and was the winner of the 2020 Golden Mower Employee Excellence Award! A New Milford native with strong local roots, he enjoys playing sports, spending time with friends and family, and makes community service & sharing the outdoor experience his priority. He has volunteered at […]
Joaquin Sanango
Joaquin joined us in 2019 and has been a great addition to our team. In 2020 he was presented with the YardScapes Golden Shovel award. He is well liked by all his coworkers due to his outstanding work ethic and positive personality. Joaquin is always eager to learn and traveled to Washington D.C. to take […]
Manny Parra
“Manny P” hails from Ecuador, and in case you didn’t see the resemblance, happens to be our Head Mason’s brother (Ramiro Parra). Manny takes amazing care of lawns as a mow crew technician, helping out with commercial property snow removal during Winter, and enjoys music.
Thomas Elble
Tom joined us a few winters ago, on call helping the plow crews with snow-removal. Last winter he came back to help during the few significant storms, and worked his tail off. Fueled by energy drinks only, his work ethic was noticed and Tom is now full-time. While primarily an Estate Management Technician, he is […]
Ramiro Parra
Ramiro, our head mason, is originally from Ecuador. He now lives in New Milford with his wife and two daughters. Ramiro is admired by co-workers and clients alike for his beautiful work and was awarded Employee of the Year in 2012. He brings to YardScapes a skill set that translates to incredible hardscapes and waterscapes […]
Manny Labanda
Our 2020 Employee of the Year, Manny calls Danbury, CT home but is originally from Ecuador. He has three brothers and five nephews who live in Ecuador and Spain. After coming to the states, Manny worked in construction where he learned to install siding. He came highly recommended from a friend of YardScapes and we’re […]
George Gudauskis
“It started with an Erector Set…” George is our Mechanic/Fleet and Facilities Manager. A New Milford native he can not only repair and restore just about anything, but is an awesome chef (specializing in gourmet beans) and enjoys fishing, skiing, and hiking.
Tom Gambone
Tom’s one of our locals, New Milford born and raised. He graduated from NMHS in 2008. In his free time, Tom plays basketball and softball. He loves being outdoors (always good considering his line of work). When he’s not watching sports, he likes going to concerts. Tom gives back by regularly participating in our Day […]
Mike Gueli
Mike is a graduate of New Fairfield High School and currently lives in New Milford with his wife, their three children and the family pets. He has 15 years experience in landscaping and turf management. Mike’s hobbies include fishing, hiking, and going to the lake with his family. He is very passionate about sharing his […]
Jon Zmistowski
Jon has a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Sacred Heart University where he was a pitcher. He also went on to play professional baseball in Europe. He has over 20 years of experience in the green industry on both the maintenance and design ends and has worked with many high-profile clients. Jon is a Certified Landscape […]
Tom Marino
Tom joined us in the spring of 2019 and brings with him over 10 years experience in the landscape industry, with the last five as a full-time property manager for high-end estates in Litchfield County. Tom is skilled in designing landscapes and the horticultural management of properties. He enjoys racing motocross and fishing, and lives […]
Kyle Onorato
Kyle has proudly been a part of the YardScapes family since the spring of 2017. He climbed rapidly up the ranks from a novice field employee to second in command of operations due to his positive attitude, attention to detail, and thirst for knowledge. Kyle is constantly searching for ways to improve himself, as well […]
Dawn Rotella
Dawn is originally from New Fairfield, CT and has over 35 years experience in office administration, marketing, and public relations. She has also been an outdoor guide facilitating rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and overnight adventures. She has two adult children and two grandchildren. Dawn prefers to spend all her free time outdoors: hiking, camping, […]
Raechel Rivera
Originally from Lansing, MI, Raechel has 6 years experience in the banking industry and is also a culinary graduate. She enjoys being outside, hiking, working out, crafting, party planning, cooking, and is a board game master and karaoke enthusiast. She enjoys donating her time by catering or volunteering with her son to teach him the […]