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| Balsinger's Landscape Services has been serving the Gainesville community since 1989. What began with driving an old van down the street going door to door offering to mow lawns for twenty-five dollars, has developed and grown a lot over the years. In the beginning (Genesis 1.1.) we had a push mower, a broom, and a weed eater delivering only the most basic services. Today we are an organization with 10 trucks and 23 on our team. With over 20 employees, a professional degreed designer, and experienced staff, we are a full service design/build firm where our people are our strength. We are able to visit with you and discuss options for up-grading your existing landscape, whether residential or commercial. Our years of experience also include complete landscape & irrigation packages for hundreds of new homes and businesses. New construction has its own set of challenges and we are equipped to assist you in all phases of the project. Again, we are a relationship-based firm and we invite you to contact us with any situation. The following people are here to help you. |
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Mike Balsinger Besides having over 20 years of experience in all phases of landscape design and installation, Mike has participated in the Ornamental Horticulture program at Santa Fe Community College. He also attended the irrigation program at Lake City Community College. Mike has been married to Charlene for 19 years. He was born and raised in Florida and serves at Forest Grove Baptist Church as a deacon, teacher and is involved in long range planning. Favorite scripture- Col. 3-23. |
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Chuck Guile Limited Partner / Operations Manager Chuck has been with Balsinger’s since the beginning. He has experience in all phases of landscaping and he also participated in the irrigation program at Lake City Community College. Chuck is married to Vicki and they have a son named Brenden. They are Wolverine and Gator fans despite owning a bulldog. |
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Christa Sollenberger Christa is degreed in Ornamental Horticulture, Agribusiness Management, and Landscape Architecture from the University of Florida. She grew up in High Springs and in a family owning a landscape company. She is married to Craig and they have a son named Austin. |
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Renee Stephens Renee has 30 years accounting experience. The force in our universe that holds it all together. 14 years of invaluable service to us, and intangibles that can only be described as blessings. She has two daughters and grandchildren. |
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Orlando Hurtado DeMendoza Has extensive experience in the industry and oversees much of our landscape/irrigation installation projects. When not working, he loves spending time with his daughter, Gabby. His leadership on the job site is a real asset. |
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Grant Miller Is very versatile and brings many skills to our organization. He currently heads up our irrigation team. When not working, Grant enjoys spending time with his son Andrew, fishing and riding his motorcycle.
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Tim Franklin Is a veteran (means over 40) of our team and heads up our maintenance detail crew. His humor and up beat attitude allow him to deal with the day’s challenges and encourage those around him. Tim is degreed from the College of Ag at the University of Florida. |
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Brad Selby Brad heads up our maintenance division. His efforts on details are terrific and he balances his responsibilities well. He has been a real blessing.
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Chris Branan is one of our maintenance crew leaders. He has shown himself to be dependable, courteous and responsive to customers needs. He always seems to be serene and happy, qualities we could always use more of. |
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