Experience the Difference of a
Healthier Landscape
Transform Your Lawn with Expert Fertilization and Weed Control from
Southern Colorado’s Best Landscaping Company.
Jon Rick
Owner (CLP, CTP-CSL)
Jon has been in the lawn and tree industry in Colorado Springs since 2004. In this time he has gained extensive knowledge on local climate conditions, soil types, and how proper applications and products will allow clients to have the best possible results from a lawn service. He has continued his quest for knowledge by earning Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) and Certified Turfgrass Professional for Cool Season Lawns (CTP-CSL) through the national organization, NALP. Jon is also a Qualified Supervisor in Turf, Ornamental, and Industrial Right of Way through the Colorado Department of Agriculture. He earned a B.S. in Business Finance from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2006.
Jon is actively involved in the community and landscape industry. He is actively involved with the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado Southern Chapter, which has completed over $100,000 in charity landscape projects in Colorado Springs in the last 6 years. In 2012, Jon was given the Outlook Emerging Leader Award by the ALCC for his significant contributions to the landscape industry. Jon was also named Rising Star by the Colorado Springs Business Journal in 2010 and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015 by the BBB & SBDC. Jon has contributed to multiple articles, and has been featured twice in the national publication, Lawn & Landscape Magazine. He enjoys taking time to mentor others in the landscape industry.
Expert Office Team
Andrew Montesi
Operations Manager
About
Andrew is a seasoned professional in the green industry with over 8 years of experience. A Colorado native, Andrew brings a wealth of expertise in local grounds maintenance, plant health, and snow removal to J. Rick Lawn & Tree, where he is dedicated to providing an exceptional product. Outside of work, he enjoys the rural eastern Colorado lifestyle.
Colorado Department of Agriculture License #44527
Marni Parnell
Office Manager
About
Marni Parnell is a Colorado Springs native who has been working in customer service for the past 20 years. She is a married mother of three children and has a passion for live music. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and dogs. Marni is a valued member and leader of our team.
Sam Rattray
Business Development Manager
About
Colorado Department of Agriculture License #42341
International Society of Arboriculture License #8818A
Oliver Vanpinski
Operations Assistant
About
Oliver grew up in an Air Force family but didn’t move to Colorado until 8 years ago. Now the Springs is his home. He loves to spend his free time camping, going to concerts, and catching baseball games. Oliver is new to lawn care but has worked in the service industry for 15 years and is a remarkable member of this great team.
Premier Lawn Care Technicians
All of our technicians are required to complete 60 hours of classroom, instructional, and on the job training per year. J. Rick Lawn & Tree, Inc. is a licensed commercial applicator. Additionally, all of our technicians are licensed through the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Billy Ross
Senior Technician
About
Billy Ross is a turf expert with 20 years of experience in the golf course maintenance side of our industry and entering his 5nd full year with J. Rick. His specialty is in turf and ornamental bed care and treatment. Billy is single, but has a close relationship with his sister and her children. In his free time, Billy enjoys listening to hard rock music while maintaining lawns.
Colorado Department of Agriculture License #41245
Jason McDowell
Senior Technician
About
Jason McDowell is a lawn expert who has been with J. Rick for 6 years. He is a dynamic team member who is always willing to help out wherever he is needed. In addition to his work with us, Jason is currently in school pursuing a degree in computer sciences and technology.
Colorado Department of Agriculture License #41476
Brendan Burnell
Lawn Care Technician
About
Brendan enjoys working outdoors and being part of the team at J. Rick Lawn & Tree. His favorite service is fertilization, where he enjoys seeing lawns improve throughout the season. Outside of work, Brendan is an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
Colorado Department of Agriculture License #46658
Auntrel Chrispen
Lawn Care Technician
About
Auntrel is proud to be part of the J. Rick Lawn & Tree team and enjoys helping customers maintain healthy, great-looking landscapes. He takes pride in providing reliable service and ensuring each property receives the care and attention it deserves.
Yandel Hernadez
Lawn Care Technician
About
Yandel enjoys being part of the supportive team at J. Rick Lawn & Tree and takes pride in helping lawns and trees stay healthy through precise spray applications. He enjoys seeing the results of his work in customers’ landscapes. Outside of work, Yandel enjoys playing video games.
Tyrone Schubarth
Spray Drone Pilot
About
Tyrone serves as J. Rick Lawn & Tree’s Spray Drone Pilot, using advanced drone technology to efficiently treat large properties and hard-to-reach areas. He takes pride in combining precision, safety, and innovation to deliver effective results for customers. Tyrone enjoys serving the rural community he’s a part of.
Anticipating your needs and providing excellent service above all else.
– That’s the J. Rick difference.