Team Bios

The Weed Man Grand Rapids, MI team lives and works in the communities that we serve. Offering quality service is our main goal for our customers and neighbors. Meet your Grand Rapids, MI Weed Man team of lawn specialists who are professionally trained to manage all of your lawn care needs. We're happy to introduce ourselves!

Bill P. | Owner

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB:  Loves providing a premium service that leads to beautiful results in our customers’ properties. Once lawns are put to bed for the year, Bill also loves the Christmas spirit and getting involved in Christmas Décor design.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: When not at work supporting his team, Bill loves to spend time with his family and/or get out on his boat on beautiful Lake Michigan.

Brett S. | General Manager

16 years experience

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: The staff. Brett is open about the fact that Weed Man comes with a lot of moving parts. Watching a staff learn, grow, and produce together is what gives Brett what he needs to work long hours and enjoy his day with us.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: You can usually find Brett with his wife and two children or in a gym somewhere. He is a MHSAA Basketball Official and is the 8th-grade girls’ basketball coach for Wayland Union Schools during the Winter Months.

30(+) years with Weed Man/Christmas Decor

 FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Joe loves spreading his wealth of lawn care knowledge to our employees and seeing that knowledge applied. 

WHEN NOT AT WORK:  Joe LOVES MUSIC. When he gets the chance, he enjoys going to see the Greats of classic rock in concert. He also loves spending time with his awesome wife and kids.

Lincoln R. | Sales

Five years with Weed Man

 FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Lincoln loves to learn all about what Weed Man has to offer so he can help current and potential customers reach their lawn goals.

 WHEN NOT AT WORK: Lincoln spends lots of time with his friends while he tackles his college years. Lincoln has been with Weed Man as a part of our Customer Outreach program since he was 16! He has grown into a lawn care professional.

Brenda R. | Customer Service Representative

Five Years with Weed Man  

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Brenda loves interacting with customers when they call. Since she doesn’t get to go out in the field, it’s nice to have conversations with them. She also loves everyone she works with. It’s a family environment and she enjoys the team effort.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Brenda enjoys hanging out with her son and being a mom. She loves to coach his teams, volunteer at school and sports events and be active in his life. She also enjoys painting and hanging out with her friends and family.

Matt J. | Operations Manager

20 years with Weed Man

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Enjoying the beautiful Michigan summers outdoors.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Matt loves playing softball any chance he gets and has spent years on a quest with his brother visiting every single major league baseball stadium. He only has 7 remaining! (8 if you count the old Rangers stadium)

Trevor H. | Senior Technician/Sales

6 years with Weed Man

 FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Meeting new customers and learning from our wonderful core of experienced techs.   

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Trevor is a new husband and father. Trevor spends any chance he can showing his wife and little girl how much he loves them.

Jacob H. | Lawn Care Technician

4 years with Weed Man

  FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Being outdoors and seeing results with customers. This is the first year seeing the result of Weed Man’s superior product and he loves to impress himself and the customer.   

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Jake enjoys working out, playing video games, and writing poetry.

Derek S. | Sales Manager

20 years experience

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: With many years at other lawn care companies, he is very happy with the Weed Man culture. He loves sharing his knowledge with the younger employees and watching them grow. He loves being part of a company that he feels truly cares about customers and loves to go the extra mile for them.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Derek loves spending time with friends and family. He enjoys reading and relaxing. He is always trying to learn more about himself and the people around him.

Blye S. | Customer Service Representative/Mosquito Hero Technician
Three years with Weed Man

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Blye loves the family culture at Weed Man. It creates a work environment he can thrive in.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Blye enjoys getting some peace and quiet at home. He enjoys listening to music and reading.

Robert S.
Five years with Weed Man

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Rob really likes working on the lawn and seeing them turn around. He takes pride in the work he does.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Rob likes to relax with family and go to sporting events

Charles T.
Three years with Weed Man

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Charles likes to be outside and he enjoys working by himself.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: He likes to go hunting and fishing.

Andrew L.

One year with Weed Man

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: He loves interacting with the customers and being able to deliver the results that we strive so hard to achieve!

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Andrew enjoys hanging out with his friends, going on hikes and being one with nature.

Jake D.
One year with Weed Man

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Jake likes to be outdoors and spend time on the lawns.

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Jake like to hang out with his family.

Jacob G.
Rookie year with Weed Man

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: 'JG' like getting the chance to meet and get to know his customers. He loves the family culture at Weed Man and enjoys playing his role in our family!

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Jake likes to play basketball with his friends. He's active in the youth basketball scene at the Byron Center Courthouse after work and on the weekends.

Jeremy F.
Rookie year with Weed Man

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: Jeremy loves getting to be outside and the outside chance to meet a customer's dog(s). Being from a different industry, Jeremy is impressed with the level of love and support given from management at Weed Man and excited for the future!

WHEN NOT AT WORK: Jeremy likes to paint Warhammer 40k Miniatures, playing boardgames, and spending time with his family. Jeremy loves being a Dad.