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About Us
Gary Crum founded Lawn Tamer LLC in 1988 while studying Turfgrass Management at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in Agronomy in 1989.
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Gary specializes in soil fertility. He has years of experience helping thousands of homeowners and commercial properties with proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment programs.
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Our approach is to build fertile soils and a healthy root system to ensure that the turf grass plants will thrive in all environments.
Gary Crum
Owner/President
Background: Gary grew up on his family farm and has experience in livestock and row crop management.
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Experience: 33 years in the Green Industry
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Endorsements: B.S. in Agronomy from Purdue University, State Certified Supervisor license in categories: 3B-Turfgrass, 3A-Tree & Shrub, 6-Right of way/Open drains, 7A-Structural Pest Control
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Strengths: Customer Service, Diagnosing Pest problems, Purchasing Agent, Estimates/Sales
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Awards/Honors: MRTF Board of Directors 2007-2013, Frankfort Building Trades Board of Directors, 2018 MRTF Award of Achievement
Tom Cole
Production Manager/Supervisor
Background: Tom grew up on the family farm and worked in his family's greenhouse business. He also has experience with landscape design and installation.
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Experience: 36 years in the Green Industry
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Endorsements: B.S. from Indiana University Kelley School of Business, State Certified Supervisor license in category 3B Turf Care
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Strengths: Production Manager/Supervisor, Vegetation Management, Weed and brush control on open drains and non-crop areas, Problem diagnosis and troubleshooting turf pests
Brent Eaton
Senior Lawn Technician/Vegetation Control Expert
Background: Brent grew up on the family farm and has experience with landscape design and installation.
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Experience: 28 years in the Green Industry
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Endorsements: Studied Landscape Management at Vincennes University, State Certified Supervisor license in 3B Turf Care
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Strengths: Vegetation Management, Weed/brush control on open drains and non-crops areas, Problem diagnosis and troubleshooting turf pests, Landscape design and installation, Shop mechanic, Ride-on specialist
Kyle Hodges
Senior Lawn Technician
Background: Kyle has been involved in golf course management and lawn care.
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Experience: 16 years in the Green Industry
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Endorsements: Graduated from Boone County Law Enforcement Academy, State Certified Supervisor license in 3B Turf Care
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Strengths: Lawn Technician, GPS Specialist, IT Technician
Randy Hill
Senior Lawn Technician/Tree & Shrub/Pest Control Expert
Background: Randy grew up around agricultural farming and has experience with landscape installation with emphasis on warm and cool season grasses.
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Experience: 39 years in the Green Industry
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Endorsements: State Certified Supervisor license in 3B Turf Care, 3A Tree and Shrub
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Strengths: Tree and Shrub pest diagnosis, Perimeter pest control specialist
Brock Neff
Senior Lawn Technician/Tree & Shrub Expert
Background: Brock grew up with an interest in horticulture, golf course management, and soil science.
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Experience: 4 years in the Green Industry
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Endorsements: B.S. in Turf and Landscape Management from Purdue University, State Certified Supervisor license in 3B Turf Care, 3A Tree and Shrub, 7A Structural Pest Control
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Strengths: Pest diagnosis in lawns, trees and shrubs, Landscape design and installation, Computer and IT Technician
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Awards/Honors: 9th place in 2018 GCSAA Turf Bowl, 2018 MRTF Dan Weisenberger Scholarship