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Who We Are
We are more than a landscaping company, we are a part of our customers' lives, our employees' lives, and the communities in which we serve.
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Ryan Howard
Owner & CEO
April Opsahl
Landscape Designer
Rebecca Payne
Maintenance Account Manager
Kati Howard
Owner & Customer Care
Matthew Schoen
Landscape Designer
Alfonso Contreras
Design & Build Production Mgr.
Isaac Fleming
Design & Build Lead
Fabi Nogueira
Landscape Designer
Chelsea Uren
Marketing Lead
Jerry Smith
Maintenance Lead
Alyssa Gillion
Tree Center Retail Lead
Jason Rillema
Tree, Excavation, & Irrigation Services Division Lead
Kenny Schmaltz
Maintenance Account Manager
& Turf Technician
Ryan Cade
Excavation & Pool Leader
Josiah Dubs
Crew Leader
Lori Westlake
Crew Leader
Antonio Brito
Crew Leader
Rod Brueck
Crew Leader
Ian Attila
Nursery Manager
Luis Contreras
Crew Leader
Roy Vander Werf
Crew Leader
Jason Dubs
Crew Leader
Samuel Fleming
Tree Services Leader
Justin Akey
Crew Leader
About Us
Since 1976, Creative Landscaping & Design has specialized in creating beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces in Southwest Michigan. Our design/build philosophy is centered around you. From excellence in hardscape and landscape design, materials, and workmanship, to the people we employ—our team is committed to the highest standards for our customers and for the communities we serve.
Our Clients
We pledge to establish lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through our exceptional and dependable service.
Our Mission
To honor God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come into contact with Creative.
Our Core Values
Serving the community since 1976, Creative Landscaping has been committed to the highest values and standards of professionalism, workmanship, and integrity. We are thankful to have a great team of people who love what they do and hold our strong core values and high service standards. We invest in continuous training and have the latest certifications in all areas of our operation. We do this so you can be comfortable and confident of our performance when we are working on your property.
Our team has some of the most talented people in the industry and we look forward to putting our skills to work for you. Crafting a landscape is not an exercise in one single skill, but rather, a matter of understanding the entire process and ultimately placing all of the skills together that will bring a project to life. Over time, the result becomes a reputable company with innovative designs, career-oriented team members, and a growing company delighting the customers they serve.