Quinn thrives when given the opportunity to create a healthier environment through the planned use of outdoor space. He strives to introduce a new lifestyle for families, the community and local businesses through his thoughtful designs. The down and dirty is that Quinn loves working with Piala’s team – making a big mess, and then putting it all back together in a strategic, quality-minded way that leaves clients thrilled and excited to enjoy their new yards.

Quinn and Amanda’s dogs play a huge factor in their lives. When Quinn’s not planning your next landscape design, you can find them traveling & spending time outdoors with their German Shepherd Dogs. He is also passionate about saltwater fishing and enjoys a long, warm day on the water!

Amanda works with clients to design high-quality, unique landscapes and is there to guide the project to completion. Amanda initiated the expansion of Piala’s homegrown vegetable stock and enjoys growing unusual vegetables, specifically tomatoes. Amanda enjoys working with her clients, especially those who genuinely love the outdoors.

When Amanda is not working on your next landscape design, you can find her backpacking, winter camping, growing her own unusual vegetables or training and competing with her German Shepherd Dogs. 

Paul works with clients to develop landscape designs of all sizes, he establishes construction budgets, and oversees the installation to ensure the design intent is met. Paul loves working with clients to help them create outdoor spaces that they can enjoy with their family and friends.

When he’s not incorporating his favorite plant, Zagreb Coreopsis, into your next landscape design, you can find Paul fishing, downhill skiing, traveling, or cooking. 

Bryan is responsible for measuring a client’s property and then working alongside Piala’s Landscape Architects to design a landscape that fits the client’s needs and desired aesthetics. Bryan loves creating and enjoys the unique challenges that each property can bring to a project.

When he’s not designing your next landscape, you can find Bryan renovating his fixer-upper house.

Katie works alongside Piala’s Landscape Architects to measure client’s property and design the landscape to meet the client’s needs. Katie helps clients select the appropriate plants, and color selections for their hardscape projects to make it all tie together.

When she is not helping a client find a new love for their outdoor space, you can find Katie spending time with her family at sporting events, exploring wildlife with her kids and traveling up north.

Craig coordinates the deliveries of materials and equipment, and where to store them at the jobsite. Craig works closely with Piala’s designers, construction crews and subcontractors to ensure that all work is being completed to specifications. He takes pride in seeing the entire process of a job – from start to the finished product.

When he’s not coordinating your next project, Craig is with his wife, two kids, and their two dogs either camping, fishing or riding bikes. 

Kimberly joined the Piala’s team in 2014 and provides support and coordination between Piala’s staff and customers to ensure that our high-quality projects are finished on-time, and on-budget. This includes managing the construction project schedule, routing the seasonal clean ups, and answering customers’ questions about billing. From the signing of your contract to long after the mulch is applied to your plant bed, Kimberly will be one of your main contacts!

When she is not coordinating the details of your next project, you can find Kimberly getting dirty in her own garden with her kids, reading mysteries, or taking macro flower photographs.  

Nancy joined Piala’s administrative support team in 2010 and oversees the business operations of the company. No two days are the same for Nancy and she enjoys being part of a cohesive client-focused team.

Nancy loves baobab and acacia trees, and when she’s not at Piala’s, you can find her outdoors either hiking, road biking or training her German Shepherd Dog. 

Michelle works diligently behind the scenes, processing payroll, assisting with recruiting and onboarding, and filling in wherever needed. Michelle works closely with the Design Build Department as well as the Nursery Team and is cross-trained on many aspects of the business. Michelle’s attention to detail is superb and she enjoys learning the ins and outs of running a small business and the varied responsibilities that come with it.

When she’s not scheduling your next appointment, you can find Michelle outdoors either camping, hiking or kayaking, usually with a dog or two. 

Lina’s responsibilities span both the Design-Build and Nursery operations. She supports a range of business needs across departments such as recruiting, social media and content engagement, creating sales and purchase orders, and assisting in project preparation. This flexibility allows her to contribute support wherever is needed and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

When she’s not taking pictures around the nursery, you’ll likely find Lina listening to music, enjoying time outdoors, and talking about her chunky cat.

James takes pride in moving and loading our customers orders with the utmost care to ensure they arrive healthy at their final home. He oversees product standards to assure a high level of customer satisfaction is met with all installs and applications.

When he’s not loading your mulch and trees, you’ll find James going to packers games or up north, spending time with his two cats Tito and Randi, fishing, paddle boarding, and all things lake related.

Kaylee’s responsibilities span both the retail garden center and behind-the-scenes company operations. She assists customers with plant selection, care, and identification, while also supporting daily store operations and helping maintain the health and appearance of the nursery’s plant inventory.

When she’s not helping to keep the nursery running efficiently, you’ll likely find Kaylee reading, practicing yoga, listening to music, or enjoying time outdoors.

When he’s not creating displays in our garden center, John enjoys learning about Waukesha history, collecting antiques, tending to his own garden, exploring nature, photography and researching genealogy. The Seven-Son Flower is his favorite plant and he appreciates its year-round beauty.