Sarah Kitson is the primary customer contact for maintenance accounts. She also coordinates maintenance crew scheduling, oversees quality control, organizes safety training, and designs landscape renovations. Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Horticultural Science at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and has since become an ISA Certified Arborist. In addition to a formal education in horticulture, Sarah literally grew up in the business working at her parents' side. As one of the leading women in the local green industry she takes pride in the fact that the second generation family business is thriving. Sarah focuses on fostering the continual improvement of her employees and on the integration of sustainable business practices wherever possible.
Dave Fudurich is in charge of estimating, project management, and habitat restoration. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Horticultural Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is also an ISA Certified Arborist, Advanced Green Gardener and has a Qualified Applicators Certificate. Dave is constantly researching new product lines and has received training and is proficient in the use of “waterwise” irrigation systems. He has extensive experience with all the major manufacturers of weather-based central and stand-alone controllers as well as high-efficiency sprinkler and drip irrigation. Growing up on the Gaviota Coast fostered Dave’s love for the natural world and he is an avid outdoorsman and naturalist. These passions dovetail nicely with his work in resource conservation and habitat restoration.
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We are proud of the fact that KLM Crew Leaders average over 15 years with our company. The majority of our Crew Leaders are Green Gardener certified, bilingual, and have undergone extensive safety and leadership training. Continuing education is important with all of our staff. We regularly review safety protocol, encourage learning scientific plant names, require tool certification training, present leadership coaching sessions, and offer reimbursement for adult education classes outside of the work day.
Our field crews are supported by a highly efficient and responsive office staff. Office Manager Susan Ellis fields your calls and is responsible for accounts receivable. Flavia Valle handles accounts payables and human resources. Purchasing officer Alena Kitson quickly places plant and material orders, ensuring that they arrive on time and are of top quality.
- Contractor's License C-27 (Landscaping) #543195
- Santa Barbara Business License #43117
- ISA Certified Arborists #WE-6871A & #WE-7010A
- National Woman Business Owners Corporation Cert.# RCPS5465
- Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate QAC 92342
- Pest Control Business License #36542
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