Jeremy Davis

Environmental Specialist

BBA, MUP

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certified Instructor 

National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) Certified

35-hour Green Infrastructure Training (Water Environment Federation approved) 

Certified Pesticide Applicator, 3.0 Turf & Landscape + 5.0 Aquatic & Mosquito

SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) Training Level 1 Certified

First Aid CPR AED Certified

I am a grower and lover of the outdoors. I love the challenge of hard work and the uniqueness of each work day. I enjoy watching the development of our team and the transformation of spaces in our neighborhood and all over Milwaukee.Joined Walnut Way in 2010

Aton Fox

Environmental Stewardship Program Assistant

Certified Public Notary

National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) Certified

35-hour Green Infrastructure Training (Water Environment Federation approved)

Resident Preferred Program (RPP) Certified

I started working with Walnut Way as an intern for the Growing Youth Leadership program. Through the program, I learned and developed the skills I now use as the Environmental Programs Assistant. I hope to see growth in the people and places Walnut Way works with, myself included.Joined Walnut Way in 2015

Jacob Liptack

Blue Skies Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

Certified Pesticide Applicator, 3.0 Turf & Landscape

Certified Equipment Operator (Mini Excavator, Track Loader)

National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) Certified

35-hour Green Infrastructure Training (Water Environment Federation approved)

SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) Training Level 1 Certified

I am a Supervisor and Horticulturalist with Blue Skies Landscaping. Born and raised in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood, I love to see the beautification that landscaping brings to our community. It’s great working outside and being able to see the work we install blooming.Joined Walnut Way in 2014

Jevon Prowell

Blue Skies Landscaping Technician

Certified Equipment Operator (Mini Excavator, Track Loader)

35-hour Green Infrastructure Training (Water Environment Federation approved)

Resident Preferred Program (RPP) Certified

SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) Training Level 1 Certified

First Aid CPR AED Certified

In 2014 I joined the Blue Skies Landscaping team. I love working with my hands and meeting lots of people. As I always say, “We don’t just do landscaping, we do it all!”Joined Walnut Way in 2014

Carlos Lathan

Blue Skies Landscaping Technician

Resident Preferred Program (RPP) Certified

35-hour Green Infrastructure Training (Water Environment Federation approved)

14 and 20 foot Trailer Trained

Working for Walnut Way has helped me to gain knowledge, develop work skills, and prepare me for my future by learning different job trades and keeping me focused in the right direction. I enjoy being a part of a group that gets work done and saying to yourselves that I was a part of that job. In my spare time, I enjoy working on cars.Joined Walnut Way in 2017

Henry Hopkins

Blue Skies Construction Crew Lead

Certified Equipment Operator (Mini Excavator)

National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) Certified

35-hour Green Infrastructure Training (Water Environment Federation approved)

Resident Preferred Program (RPP) Certified

I am a hard worker and person who works to the best of his abilities.  I love the outdoors and working with my hands. I enjoy the fact that everyday is a learning experience and I gain more knowledge each day. I am very friendly and easy to get along with. I am a big guy with a big heart.Joined Walnut Way in 2018

Desmond Parker

Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Member

Resident Preferred Program (RPP) Certified

Zero turn commercial mower trained

I’m Desmond and I’m from the Lindsay Heights area of Milwaukee. I enjoy being active and physical with a little quick thinking. I am laid back, but I get the job done. I’m 21 years old, a high school graduate and take pride in my work ethic.Joined Walnut Way in 2019

Hannah Dee

Blue Skies Landscaping Technician

First Aid CPR AED Certified

Certified Pesticide Applicator, 3.0 Turf & Landscape

Associate of Landscape Horticulture

I enjoy working for Blue Skies Landscaping because I have the opportunity to maintain green-spaces that can be enjoyed by all. I believe that Milwaukee is headed for a renaissance, and I am fortunate to play a small roll in that. Being able to transform overlooked areas into beautiful and useful places is a blessing. I have the opportunity to improve spaces that are accessible to anyone.Joined Walnut Way in 2019

Jose Zelaya

Blue Skies Landscaping Technician

Resident Preferred Program (RPP) Certified

14 and 20 foot Trailer Trained

Zero turn commercial mower trained

I’m Jose. I am 24 years old. I have one daughter. I enjoy working with my hands and learning new things. I was born and raised in Milwaukee in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood. I was part of the Gardens 2 Market internship at Walnut Way years ago. After years of working in retail/fast food, I decided I needed a change in my career. I didn’t think I would enjoy landscaping as much as I do. What I love most about my job is the team work, the support, the diversity, and the sense of pride when a project is completed. My hobbies are working on cars, listening to music, and writing. One of my goals is to graduate with my Associate’s Degree in Landscape Horticulture Design and if possible continue to a Bachelor’s. I would love to learn as much as possible and become a landscape designer one day.Joined Walnut Way in 2019

Tyriek Foster

Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Member

Resident Preferred Program (RPP) Certified

I’ve stayed on the south side of Milwaukee for half of my life. I enjoy the consistent work and being outdoors, as well as learning all aspects of landscaping such as planting and using landscape tools. I am a hard worker. Whenever I do work, I do it in detail. I enjoy playing and watching basketball. I love food, and I can cook all types of meals.Joined Walnut Way in 2019

Rene Mejia Townsend

Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Member

Laura Pehmoeller

Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Lead

My name is Laura Pehmoeller. I was born and raised in Milwaukee. I have been in the horticultural industry for the last 16 years, mostly landscaping and plant identification. For the last 3 years, I have worked in greenhouse operations. What I love about my job is being outside seeing the landscape grow throughout the season. I chose to come to Walnut Way because I wanted to be a part of the sustainable landscaping in the Lindsey Heights neighborhood and surrounding communities. I take pride in what I do and doing it for a community that appreciates it is so much more satisfying than doing it for a big company. I hope to have a long and fulfilling career with Blue Sky landscaping.Joined Walnut Way in 2020