Our Staff
At Greenleaf Landscaping you will always be able to quickly reach one of our experienced office staff all year around! Whether you are requesting a free estimate, have a billing question, or simply want to know when you services are scheduled, our staff is prepared to help you!
Gary & Melaine Wickham (Owner's)
Gary Wickham is the President and owner of Greenleaf Landscaping, along with his wife, Melaine.
Gary Wickham is the President and Owner of Greenleaf Landscaping. His responsibilities span multiple areas, ensuring the smooth operation of the company. He oversees all departments, coordinates field employee schedules and daily productivity, manages equipment, vehicles, and tools, and provides training to field crews while upholding company procedures. Additionally, he actively works to secure and maintain new and existing client accounts, contributing to the growth and success of his business!
- Education: Gary is a Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) with over a decade of hands-on experience in landscape renovation and construction.
- Years w/Greenleaf: 25+ years
- Hometown: Cusick, WA
- Hobbies/Interests: Gary enjoys fishing, camping, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, and cars. He also likes Chinese food and blue, his favorite color.
Melanie Wickham exemplifies what it means to be a versatile owner and bookkeeper capable of handling diverse responsibilities seamlessly, a testament to true dedication, passion, commitment, and excellence in every aspect of organizational life! Through unwavering focus, managing all day to day office operations, coupled with unparalleled attention to detail, operational matters, big and small alike, continue to drive forward a legacy built upon a solid foundation of core values!
- Education: Level 1 Certified NDT Tech has worked in the manufacturing and customer service industry for many years.
- Years w/Greenleaf: 3+ years
- Hometown: Kingman, Arizona
- Hobbies/Interests: Melanie enjoys camping, fishing, and boating. She is also a huge Seahawks fan and loves spending time with her grandbabies.
Meet Our Team
Arel Dantzler, Assistant Manager/Billing Coordinator
- Job Description: Assists in managing the office and coordinating accounts receivable. She discusses client needs via phone and email, reports and tracks paperwork within the office, and alerts staff and clients to service times and dates.
- Education: Many years in the healthcare insurance industry
- Years w/Greenleaf: 5+ years
- Hometown: Lynnwood, Washington
- Hobbies/Interests: Arel enjoys wine making, gardening, cooking, crafting with her daughter, Myah, camping, growing and tending to various varieties of citrus trees and tropical plants (her babies), gatherings with family and friends, and road trips to Florence, Oregon.
- Job Description: Manages crews, orders chemicals, oversees scheduling, and works in the field.
- Education: Very knowledgeable about products and issues, with many years in the industry.
- Years w/Greenleaf: 16+ years
- Hometown: Lynnwood, Washington
- Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy the 49ers, sports, spending time with family, watching movies, camping, fishing, and outdoor activities.
- Job Description: Manages irrigation. Helps with scheduling, works in the field, and trains new employees.
- Education: I graduated from high school in 1993, Carmicheal, CA, and received an associate’s degree in applied science in parks and recreation and wildlife.
- Years w/Greenleaf: 7+ years
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Hobbies/Interests: He enjoys the outdoors, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and yard work.
Jason McGinnis, Mowing Manager
- Job Description: Lines out his crews, is in charge of quality control on the job sites, and fixes any issues while performing mowing services.
- Education: Many years in the landscaping industry, graduated from high school in 1994.
- Years w/Greenleaf: 14+ years
- Hometown: Born and raised in Spokane, Washington
- Hobbies/Interests: He enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He also enjoys watching football and is a true Raiders fan.