About Zak George Landscaping

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Zak George CLT and Colorado Gardeners Certificate, GreenCo BMP's

Zak grew up east of Colorado Springs, CO on a small farm where his family raised goats and he was very active in 4-H throughout his life. Being in 4-H helped shape him into the person he is today as well as where he would meet his wife Robben. Zak has been in the nursery & landscape business since 1996 and graduated from Colorado State University with a Business Management degree in 2003. After an internship in Orlando, FL at Walt Disney World he returned to Northern Colorado and started ZGL. When Zak was asked about his business he had this to say. “When I started my own business in Fort Collins I decided to build it on the cornerstone that ZGL would be a business people could trust. Trust to do a quality job, trust to charge a fair price, trust to be there if a problem arose and trust to take care of all their project needs. Unlike many other company’s, I have craftsmen who can do everything you might want for your yard. We do state-of-the-art irrigation systems and landscaping that makes you smile every time you come home or go into the back yard. It is my sincerest promise to our customers that as long as I am, ZGL will live up to our motto: “A Local Business You Can Trust.”

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John Fugatt, CLT, Colorado Gardeners Certificate, GreenCo BMP's and Qualified Pesticide Supervisor

John grew up on a small ranch in southwest Louisiana active in 4-H, FFA and team roping. He has a dynamic background having done many things but has found the landscaping industry to be a natural fit for him as he loves working and playing in the outdoors. He has a bachelors degree in business management and is a US Army veteran of Desert Storm. John especially enjoys working in small business. He has always believed that great customer service is the cornerstone to success and that makes working at ZGL an excellent fit. John has two children and when not working enjoys mountain biking, fly fishing and skiing.

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Zachary “Lee” Villegas

Say hello to our Landscape Director Lee! Lee was born in Colorado moving to New Mexico as a teenager. He graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning and Design from The University of New Mexico. Lee loves the outdoors so Fort Collins was the perfect place for him to settle down and being a sports enthusiast who cheers on the Broncos, Colorado really is home. Lee prides himself on creating unique, artistic and functional landscape designs as well as bringing a fresh new style to northern Colorado.

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Matt Verderaime

You can call him Matt Verdi for short, don’t worry about trying to pronounce his last name properly. Matt was born and raised in Pueblo, CO and started out doing construction at a young age in High School, including laying hardwood floors and installing carpet. After High School he moved to Fort Collins to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has been here ever since. Matt has been with ZGL since 2006 and is the Jack of all trades. Not only is he our Deck, Fence and Hardscape supervisor but he helps with everything around the office, you name it he has done it. Of course you wont see him doing these things on the job, but if you see him give him a big glasses of iced tea because trust us, he deserves it!

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Fernando Leyva CLT

Fernando has been with Zak George Landscaping since 2006 and been in the Landscape industry for over 10 years. He received a degree in Enterprise Information Management from FCA University in 1995 after graduation he worked in a bank for awhile. Upon moving to Fort Collins he decided to switch professions and never look back! As the Landscape Supervisor at ZGL Fernando does everything from install to irrigation repairs. Being fluent in English and Spanish he continues to be a huge asset to our Company. When Fernando is not working, which is rare, he spends time with his wife Vanessa and their three children.

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Krystal Beauvais

Krystal is not only a native to Colorado but of Fort Collins as well! She grew up on a small farm which allowed her to be active 4-H where she raised pigs, goats, and participated in multiple rodeos.  Krystal has always enjoyed working in an office setting, so after graduating from Rocky Mountain High School (Go Lobos!), she decided to peruse a degree in business and accounting at Front Range Community College.  An avid lover of the outdoors makes the landscape industry a perfect fit for Krystal!   She has two wonderful children whom she spends her free time with either riding bikes, going on walks, or playing at the parks! When you call our office it is usually Krystal's voice you will hear!

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Robben George

Robben was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO. After graduating from Lamar Community College in Lamar, CO she was uncertain of what she wanted to do with her life. Robben worked at a Nursery in Colorado Springs for 4 years, when she finally realized her love for all things plants. Deciding to pursue a career in Horticulture she moved to Fort Collins to attend Colorado State University. While working at a local garden center, Zak decided that the business was just growing too fast and he needed a full time office manager. That was it and here she is today !   After having her son Holden, in 2009, Robben decided to take more of a behind the scenes job at ZGL. You may still hear her answer the phone every now and then. But most of what she does now can be done at home during nap time!

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