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
Marni Parnell
Office Manager
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.
Andrew Montesi
Operations Manager
Andrew is a seasoned professional in the green industry with over 6 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 farming sunflowers and off-roading, embodying a deep connection to Colorado’s landscape.
Oliver Vanpinski
Operations Assistant
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 Certified Operators through the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Ryan Mueller
Technician
Ryan Mueller is a seasoned professional in the green industry, with 9 years of experience under his belt. He has a particular expertise in lawn care, with additional continuing education in trees. Ryan has lived in Colorado Springs for the past 3 years, but originally hails from the St. Louis, Missouri area.
Billy Ross
Technician
Billy Ross is a turf expert with 20 years of experience in the golf course maintenance side of our industry and entering his 2nd full season with J. Rick. His specialty is in turf and ornamental bed care and treatment. Billie 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.
Jason McDowell
Technician
Jason McDowell is a lawn expert who has been with J. Rick for two seasons. 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.
Anticipating your needs and providing excellent service above all else.
– That’s the J. Rick difference.