The Landscape You’ve Always Wanted

President CLP, OALA, CSLA, Design/Build Landscape Architect

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David Wright is currently the President of Wright Landscape Services. Born with landscaping in his blood, he graduated from the University of Guelph with his Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture. Starting out as landscape crewman, David sought to learn the art and business of landscaping. Now, as a creative landscape architect and certified arborist, David’s passion for designing, building and maintaining landscaping projects shines through in every project he touches.

When working on your landscape project, he truly wants to make your neighbours “green with envy”.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Ontario Association of Landscape Architects
• Member, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
• Past President, Waterloo Chapter of Landscape Ontario
• Landscape Industry Certified Manager

Division Manager, Design Build

Joining Wright’s in February of 2015, Justin brings with him over 15+ years of landscape experience. Starting out as a laborer at the age of 15, Justin developed an interest for landscaping while continuing to succeed and grow in both the maintenance and design/build fields, working in a variety of different positions. His passion for landscaping continues to grow as he continues to learn new practices, methods and procedures of the industry.

As Design Build Division Manager, his passion for the industry is reflected in the way he leads and coaches the employees, as well as his commitment to achieving the best landscape that is offered to our clients.

Office Manager

Cheryl Bretz is our Office Manager. Cheryl has been with Wright Landscape Services since 2003. As office manager, Cheryl uses her extensive experience with customer service to ensure that the relationship shared between customer and the company runs smoothly. Cheryl’s experience allows her to answer customer questions and co-ordinate the efforts between divisions within the business to ensure that all needs are met and our customer is satisfied.

Design/Build Foreman

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Caitlin joined the WLS team in 2015 as Landscape Foreman putting her 12 years of Landscape Construction experience to work. After graduating from Humber in 2009 as a Certified Landscape Technician, Caitlin worked up north in the Muskoka’s for a brief time learning the art of natural stone and water feature installs before coming to Southern Ontario.

Since coming to Wright Caitlin has been a huge contributor to building some of our exceptional landscapes that WLS is known for.

Senior Lawn Care TechnicianHon BA

Chad Halstead is Wright’s Senior Lawn Care Technician. Chad has worked in the lawn care industry for almost fifteen years. He has practical field experience in all aspects of lawn and tree care. He began aerating and working as a lawn care technician while finishing his university degree. He is a fully licensed applicator and is an agent for the IPM accreditation program. He has extensive knowledge of lawn care practices, pest and disease management and has worked in all areas of the industry including much time in customer service and tree care. He values the relationships with our customers and strives to integrate his experience with the latest industry developments to bring you the best possible service that will make your landscape a healthy environment your family can enjoy.

Production Manager, Design Build

Andrew joined the WLS team in the winter of 2019 as an Operator within the Snow Services Division but knew he had much more to offer to the team than just that. Winter ended and Andrew found himself working in the Design Build Department as Project Manager, utilizing his years of heavy construction experience and knowledge. Andrew started his career in Landscape shortly after High School, working his way through a Grounds Maintenance crew all the way to heading up his own Design Build crew, working within a few Landscape Companies in the Tri-Cities over the years. Later on, Andrew found his passion in constructing large projects which took him to larger scale operations and working for several sewer and water main businesses as well as road constructing businesses for the next few years. Ranging from working in the trenches, to operating equipment, to Project Management, Andrew has covered it all when it comes to construction. Having now come full circle and back to his roots in Landscape, Andrew is and will be an asset to the WLS team as we continue to scale and grow into one of the leaders of our trade amongst the Region of Waterloo and beyond. Andrew finds personal fulfillment in spending quality time with his son Mason and wife Jenny. Andrew’s hobbies consist of various sports with his son and is an avid gym enthusiast.

Landscape Architect

Stacey has worked as a landscape architect and estimator at Wright Landscape Services since 2019. She graduated from the University of Guelph with her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture in 2015 and has worked in the landscape industry since. Her project experience includes both private and public sector work including parks, streetscapes, condo developments, subdivisions and private residential. Stacey enjoys creating strategic & creative designs for all types of users.

Professional Affiliations:

• Full Member, Ontario Association of Landscape Architects

• Full Member, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects

Division Manager, Maintenance & Snow

Steve has 21 years of industry experience. He started working construction and running heavy equipment at 17 and became a licenced machinist who worked as a millwright for several years before starting in landscaping. Steve worked in landscape enhancements and irrigation before becoming a manager and now has 18 years of experience managing irrigation, maintenance and snow divisions

• One of the first few to be WSIP certified in Peel and Halton Regions

• Sat on the irrigation sector group for many years.

• Volunteered as a judge for the CHT program and Wsip Certification.

• Married for 21 years and has 3 children.