The people that make up our staff come from a variety of different backgrounds and life experiences. Together, they make an invaluable team that helps us remain one of the top landscaping providers and retail garden centers in the Lehigh Valley.
Alex Satkowski one of our owners, founded
Tall Timbers Nursery in 1969 with his wife and his mother. Alex
received a Master of Science Degree in Forestry from the State University of New York at Syracuse as
well as a Master of Science Degree in Forestry from Syracuse University. He taught polymer chemistry
at the College of Forestry at the State University of New York at Syracuse University. After a career
in teaching and a second career as the director of research for Riegel Pharmaceutical's packaging
division, Alex decided to follow his true passion, working with plants. Alex is a Pennsylvania
Certified Horticulturist and is well known throughout the Green Industry in the
Lehigh Valley.
Trexler Satkowski is our Vice President, one of the owners, and one of our lead designers. He is an ICPI and NCMA certified installer. He is a licensed pesticide applicator and has attended numerous trainings on topics including: Raised patio building, Integrated Pest management and numerous lawn care classes. Trex is also our certified Brite Ideas Decorating designer and installer.
Jeff Laudenslager, our manager, is a Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist, with a degree from Penn State University in Landscape Architecture. Jeff is also a licensed pesticide applicator. He has been with Tall Timbers for 29 years and is our lead designer.
David Bastian has been with us for over 11 years. He is our nursery manager and an invaluable member of our team. Dave has over 30 years experience in the Green Industry. Dave is committed to his customers and is always seeking the best value for them. Dave is also known as "Dr. Dave" due to his extensive knowledge of plant diseases and conditions.
Jennifer McCary returned to the family business after a career in
teaching and consulting. Growing up working at the nursery has given Jen years of experience and
knowledge about plants. Jen is our office manager, bookkeeper, and one of our sales people. She is
also one of the owners of
Tall Timbers.
Nicholas Ortiz is one of our Crew Chiefs. Nicki has worked with us for over 17 years. He has attended the ICPI hardscaping training. He recently retired from 29 years of dedicated service with the National Guard and has served 2 tours in Iraq. Nicki's attention to detail is second to none and he never leaves a job until it meets his approval.
Jeremy Vasquez has worked with us for over 12 years. He has been a crew chief for over 4 years. He has attended the ICPI hardscaping training. His is one of our hardscaping experts.
Jason Raub has worked with us for over 3 years. As a crew chief, Jason makes sure he gets every job done right and on time.