If you’ve ever wondered who the superstar of the Bates Landscaping team is, her name is Megan (and I’m sure you’ve talked to her on the phone). She brings over 15+ years of customer service and client satisfaction experience to the team. Megan handles all aspects of accounting, and human resources while still keeping Melissa, Justin, and the crews on track. She is the glue that keeps the team together, inside and outside the office.

Megan is a proud mother of two girls and a loving wife. Outside of Bates Landscaping, Megan enjoys spending time with her family and visiting new places!

“I really enjoy being in the field with my guys. I like visiting them on site at properties and helping them along with training, while encouraging them to work smarter, not harder.” As a key member of the team, Dylan oversees all landscape, drainage, maintenance, and snow removal operations here at the company.

Dylan started in the trenches, as an active and engaged laborer eager to learn more and more. Having worked previously in the automotive field fixing motors, Dylan has always been very dependable when it comes to fixing equipment if it goes down on site. His tremendous work ethic has moved him along from skilled laborer, to experienced supervisor, and as most of the team calls him ‘Jefe’ (meaning Boss in Spanish).

Melissa designs outdoor living spaces for her clients, a privilege she is honored to make a full-time career. Growing up near the city, without any green space, Melissa focuses on expanding any outdoor space through creative thinking and using ‘the right plant for the right place”. Melissa holds her Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Design/Construction from Penn State University (WE ARE ..) and is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. 

Her hobbies include; brunching with her mom, hiking, spending too much money at Target, cooking while drinking wine, and of course, spending time with her growing family!

As the company’s founder and general manager, Justin has been instrumental in the role of developing culture, values, goals, and a great work atmosphere. Justin believes in the American Dream and the vision of providing a long-term home for all of the employees. The company’s vision and goals are a part of Justin’s daily operation role, while still playing an active role in managing team members.

Justin’s hobbies include; working, going to work, and thinking about work.

Sometimes things just fall into place, or in Angel’s case, walks into the Bates Landscaping office. As the company’s shop supervisor and mechanic, Angel works with all our field equipment, trucks, and vechinal upfitting in the shop. He comes to Bates Landscaping with over 35+ years of mechanical expertise and can fix just about anything.

Not only is Angel a wiz when it comes to fixing things, but he is by far the nicest person you’ll ever meet. He always goes above and beyond for the team, and nothing makes him happier than a nice, hot black coffee.

How many companies can say they still have their very first employee? Well we can, and we take pride in that. Enrique has been with Bates Landscaping since the very beginning.

He is a very honest, loyal and dedicated team member. Whether he is walking a jobsite or operating a machine, Enrique is always smiling. He definitely set the bar high when it came to hiring new employees. 

Outside of work, Enrique enjoys being able to relax and listen to music with his friends and family. Although he may seem like a rough and tough guy, Enrique is one of the most genuine and caring people on our team and we are lucky to have him!

How many Bates’s is too many? When it comes to Cailee, we wish we had 100! As the Process Integration Manager at Bates, Cailee is an essential part of our team. She excels in brainstorming, creating, executing, and training new processes, systems, and programs across various departments, including HR, Sales, and Marketing. Cailee’s expertise ensures everything runs efficiently and effectively, elevating our operations to new heights.

In addition to her role in process integration, Cailee is the friendly voice you hear when you call our office. She manages client communications with finesse, addressing inquiries about ongoing projects, new work, and any other questions you might have. Her dedication to client satisfaction is unmatched.

When she’s not working, Cailee enjoys hiking, cooking, running, and reading. She also loves spending quality time with her family and friends, making the most of every moment together.

Jeff is a Sales Representative & Designer here at Bates Landscaping. Jeff joined our team and brought with him positivity, humor and selflessness. He is always willing to lend a hand to anybody who may need it and has a way of bringing positivity into any room. Jeff has been in this industry for over 20 years and credits a lot of that to his love of nature. Being outside is a huge part of his life and as that saying goes “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life”.

In Jeff’s free time he enjoys anything that involves being active. Whether he is working in his wood shop or exploring new hiking trails with his friends and family he is always moving and trying new things. One of Jeff’s newest adventures is finding new breweries to try! Have any suggestions? Send them his way!

Thank you for all the great work Jeff!

When it comes to hard work, Conrado sets the bar high. With his dedication to each project and his keen eye for detail, every endeavor he undertakes turns into something more beautiful than imagined.

But don’t worry, Conrado isn’t all work and no play. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality moments with his children, family, and friends. He also loves reading and watching videos on innovative construction techniques to ensure we offer the latest and best options to our customers.

Yes, we know! You can take the guy out of landscape construction, but you can’t take the landscape construction out of the guy! We are incredibly fortunate to have Conrado as part of our team!

Khyss is the one who’s specializing the hiring process and employee information management of the company. She brings a wealth of organizational skills and a keen eye for detail to her role. With a background in HR administration, Khyss ensures that each step of the hiring process is streamlined and effective.

Outside the office, Khyss is an introvert traveler with a deep love for exploring different places. Khyss finds solace and joy in the beauty of the places she visited. Her adventurous spirit extends beyond the trails as she eagerly seeks out new culinary experiences whether sampling street foods or savoring traditional dishes and desserts. Khyss captures the essence of her travels, sharing her experiences with friends and fellow adventurers. Maybe you have some places to suggest?

Molly is a professional in the landscaping field. She studied landscaping at Penn State and expanded her knowledge and experience with a semester abroad in New Zealand, where she immersed herself in a new culture and the natural beauty of the region. Currently, she works as a production manager at Bates Landscaping, where she handles client requests, manages inventory, and follow-ups on projects.

Molly is passionate about sports, having grown up playing three different ones. She spends her weekends off watching Philadelphia sports teams and hopes her future kids’ first words will be “go birds.” Her long-term dream is to build a log cabin, providing a serene and comfortable place for her family to grow and relax.