Our Team
Administration
phil Edwards
Owner/President
E-mail: phil@twinoakslandscaping.com
Phone: ext. 202
Phil’s responsibilities are client satisfaction, contract administration, capital equipment procurement, labor relations, and business development.
Larry Kahler
Controller
Was in the industry for 30 years as a Controller before joining Twin Oaks Landscaping in 2015. Larry has a BS in Accounting from University of Illinois. In the past Larry has done public accounting, Audits, all with a focus on construction.Larry prepares and maintains all aspects of our accounting process including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. He is also in charge of insurance and human resources.
Sharon Minassian
Accounting
Has been in the Accounting industry for 29 years. Sharon has a BS in business from Loyola University and is CPA. She has been with Twin Oaks Landscaping since 2016 working in our accounting department.Sharon’s responsibilities include invoicing, preparing AIA’s , certified payroll and involved in the daily accounting activities.
Patricia Knight
Accounting
Has been in the construction industry for 33 years. Patricia has an Associate in Accounting from Joliet Junior College. Prior to Twin Oaks Landscaping she was a project manager and involved in construction management. She has been with Twin Oaks Landscaping since 2016 working in our accounting department. She holds certifications in OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR.Patricia’s responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and job costing.
Business Development
jim sokolowski
Sales Manager
E-mail: jim@twinoakslandscaping.com
Phone: ext. 115
Jim’s responsibilities include client satisfaction, customer development, sales marketing, commercial sales, coordinating projects with owners and our Project Managers.
steve jungermann
Commercial Sales
E-mail: steve@twinoakslandscaping.com
Phone: ext. 116
Steve’s responsibilities include client satisfaction, customer development, commercial sales, coordinating projects with owners and our Project Managers.
John Kolkman
Director of Maintenance
He has been in the industry for 25 years as Account Manager, Landscape Sales and Construction Manager before joining Twin Oaks Landscaping. He joined the team in 2015 to take over as Director of Maintenance. John has his OSHA 10 hr certification.John’s responsibilities include customer development, landscape management sales marketing, maintenance sales, Snowplowing sales and coordinating between clients and our Maintenance Supervisors.
Jose Cortez
Account Manager
Has been in the landscape industry for 3 years. He was in the financial industry for 13 years as account manager prior to joining Twin Oaks Landscaping in 2016. Jose has a pesticide operator’s license and is OSHA 30 certified.Jose’s responsibilities include client satisfaction, overall landscape site evaluations, scheduling, and property enhancement sales.
Design & Estimating
carol jackson
Head Estimator / Designer
E-mail: carolj@twinoakslandscaping.com
Phone: ext. 105
Carol’s responsibilities include Managing the estimating department as well as downloading plans, researching products, landscape design, take offs for estimates, and producing and distributing estimates.
Peter Rundo
Estimator
Has been in the landscape industry for 3 years. He had been with Twin Oaks Landscaping since 2014 as an Intern assistant and in 2016 became a full time estimator in the estimating department. Peter has his Associates of Applied Science from College of DuPage and is currently finishing up with his horticulture certificate.Peter’s responsibilities include downloading plans, researching products, take offs for estimates, and producing and distributing estimates.
Manny Avalos
Estimator
Has been in the construction industry for 13 years as a general contractor. He specialized in estimating, project management and sales before joining Twin Oaks Landscaping 2016. Manny holds an OSHA 30 card.Manny’s responsibilities include downloading plans, researching products, take offs for estimates, and producing and distributing estimates.
Operations
Jason amptmann
Operations Manager
E-mail: jason@twinoakslandscaping.com
Phone: ext. 101
Jason’s responsibilities include all construction operations including client and employee satisfaction, project management, subcontract administration and coordinating projects with crews, salesmen, and client’s project managers.
shane edwards
Project Manager
E-mail: shane@twinoakslandscaping.com
Phone: ext. 111
Shane’s responsibilities include client and employee satisfaction, project management, subcontract administration and coordinating projects with crews, sales and client’s project managers. Shane is also in charge of our Safety program.
Anthony Jones
Project Manager
Has been in the landscape industry for 6 years. He was in the industry for 2 years as an Maintenance foreman and Enhancement Foreman before starting with Twin Oaks Landscaping in 2011. Anthony has an Associates in Applied Science with a Horticulture Focus from College of Dupage and has worked as an estimator and as a Project Manager for Twin Oaks Landscaping. Anthony has his OSHA 30 hr certification.Anthony’s responsibilities include client and employee satisfaction, project management, subcontract administration and coordinating projects with crews, Sales and client’s project managers.
David Roach
Purchasing
Has been in the landscape industry for 31 years. He was in the industry for 29 years involved in nursery management, material coordination, sales, and as a Purchasing Manager before joining Twin Oaks Landscaping in 2015. David is an Illinois Certified Nurseryman.David’s responsibilities include material procurement, submittals, inventory pricing and coordinating with sales and project managers for material availability.
Luis Vasquez
Dispatching
E-mail: luis@twinoakslandscaping.com
Phone: ext. 100
Kevin Johnson
Superintendent
Kevin has been providing superior customer service to his clients for over 15 years. His experience as producer and business owner makes him an invaluable and respected Superintendent on the Twin Oaks Team. He oversees multiple maintenance crews which include landscape site evaluations, scheduling, and client satisfaction. As Snow Commander he oversees all snow removal operations working 24/7 to ensure our client’s sites are safe and accessible in the winter months. He holds a certification for OSHA 30 and has a herbicide applicators license.
Lauro Guerrero
Superintendent
Has been in the landscape industry for 18 years. He was in the industry for 10 years as a maintenance foreman, maintenance superintendent, and enhancement manager before joining Twin Oaks Landscaping in 2008 to work as a maintenance foreman and then a maintenance superintendent. Lauro has his OSHA 10 certification.Lauro’s responsibilities include client satisfaction, overall landscape site evaluations, scheduling, and coordinating with Maintenance Sales and Twin Oaks maintenance foremen.