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Chad Brunette
President & Founder
Chad is the president and founder of Thunderbird Design. He began the company in the spring of 2003 with just three customers. His vision is to help people express their individual personalities through their gardens and landscapes.
With a degree in Natural Resources Management, he worked for six years at the Frederik Meijer Gardens in Michigan and four years at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado, where he learned about horticulture and design.
Through volunteer work, he has helped farmers make the switch to sustainable agriculture and has helped protect and preserve rare and endangered plants on over a thousand acres of forest, prairies and wetlands.
303-419-8283
chad@thunderbirddesign.com |
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Adam Porter
Vice President
Adam is the Project Manager of the Landscape Installation Department. Adam graduated from Colorado State University in 2004 with degrees in Industrial Technology Management. He is also working on a Master's in Construction Management.
Adam has extensive experience building and maintaining hardscapes (water features, walls, etc...) and irrigation systems. He has high expectations of his staff and always goes the extra mile for our customers.
In his spare time he like to fish, scuba, dive, go boating, and snowboard.
303-598-6522
adam@thunderbirddesign.com |
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Dustin has a bachelor of Science in Horticulture with Landscape Design Concentration from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln NE. He has been working in the green industry since 2002. He has wide ranging experience from working with hybrid seed corn in Nebraska to designing and building award winning landscapes in Colorado. He specializes in creating unique landscape experiences using native Colorado hardscape materials and plants used to bring the indoors out.
The majority of Dustin’s design experience has been in creating one of a kind hardscapes. His knowledge of Colorado’s beautiful plant material accentuates and defines the outdoor spaces created by the decks, patios, pergolas, custom wood working, etc. His goal is to create the landscape that is designed to be harmonious with nature and the lay of the land, but more importantly, is also a perfect fit for the lifestyle and personality of the client. Dustin’s interest in photography and gardening has taught him to appreciate minor details that have major impacts.
In 2007 Dustin was presented with the Excellence in Landscape Award by the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado.
303-319-1638
dustin@thunderbirddesign.com |
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Kevan Gerber
Project Manager
Kevan graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Business Management in 2002. With over 12 years of experience, Kevan has a vast expertise and understanding of all stages of the Horticulture Industry. He has worked throughout the state of Colorado as well as along the East Coast throughout his career learning all types of techniques and styles. From construction to installation to maintenance, Kevan has done it all.
Kevan is also a perfectionist, making sure every angle and cut is perfect and every plant is installed correctly. He will work with you throughout the project to ensure your satisfaction at every step.
When he isn't working, Kevan enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, cheering for the Florida Gators and working on home renovation projects.
720-941-5171
kevan@thunderbirddesign.com |
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Jason has been working for Thunderbird since 2008. He's one of our client's favorite foremen, known for his positive approach to problem solving and his comprehensive knowledge of the industry. Several clients have wanted to adopt him into their family. He's still holding out for the best offer.
720-934-7011
jason@thunderbirddesign.com |
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Paul Eisen
Design / Sales
Paul has a long history of both designing new as well as enhancing existing landscapes, all built on a solid foundation of maintaining landscapes. While attending college he received two degrees and associate of ornamental horticulture from SUNY Farmingdale and a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia, all the while, working through high school and college in many different areas of the landscape industry and many different areas of the country.
With an eye for detail and a great understanding of many disciplines like hydrology, biology, soil science and sun orientation, Paul has a great affinity for designing spaces and enhancing them with additions like lighting, spas, grills, patios, water features and flower gardens. By designing aesthetically pleasing environments coupled with durability, Paul has designed award-winning environments in both the mountain towns of Colorado and the Denver metro area.
303-710-2712
paul@thunderbirddesign.com |
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