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Chris Speen

General Manager

Chris has been involved in the landscape industry for over 20 years. Chris has provided our company with a stable and consistent leader and role model. Chris’ attention to detail with his team, including a positive reinforcement for success; and his focus on exceptional client service, has led Twin Oaks to remain a profitable and sustainable landscape business. While Chris leads our sales team in custom drainage solutions, he relies on his team of experts for other solutions to make the Twin Oaks experience a positive one.


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Joe Hayes

Project Manager

Joe joined Twin Oaks in 2000 as our lead brick paver expert. He created exceptional environments for clients, and was to a fault, a perfectionist when it came to measurements and angles. He was also a leader in teaching new team members the proper techniques for not only laying pavers, but understanding the importance of proper multi-layer base levels. Through the years, Joe has excelled in becoming a manager for all projects and has been honored by many clients with praise for his exceptional work and work ethic of his great team of builders.  Joe is IPCI Certified (Interlock Concrete Paver Institute).


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Sara Speen

Corporate Controller

Sara joined Twin Oaks full time in 2004 where she started primarily with establishing the Human Resources Department, including employee-focused programs for safety, training & development, benefits and incentive programs, as well as recruitment. In addition, she assists our team with marketing campaigns, data, and financial analysis and business systems and relations.


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Terry Shipley

Office Manager

Terry joined Twin Oaks in 2006 and has been keeping us all in line. Terry may be the one you initially speak with when calling Twin Oaks Landscape. Terry’s primary role is inputting and maintaining our accounting system, including payroll/taxes, Account Payable and Receivable, and all monthly reporting. She works closely with Chris and Sara to keep the business books on track, per department. She maintains all data entry from purchasing to the tracking of materials and supplies.


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Gabe Southwell

Quality Assurance & Operations Manager

Gabe has been a valuable asset to our team since 2013. He has led our horticulture teams for years in executing and training best practices for proper techniques in pruning and planting as well as leading landscape bed rejuvenation projects. He meets with clients to discuss solutions for plant and tree issues, as well as recommendations for new or replacement plantings. Gabe heads our Quality Assurance Program which includes safety and educational training for our team.


Krystina Koepke

Account Manager

Meet Krystina, a MSU graduate in Landscape Design and Construction Management. She has joined our team bringing 20 years of experience in client relations and performance in the Horticulture industry. Krystina will be working closely with landscape clients and crew members to continuously improve landscapes with proper care and enhancements. Her passion for flowers and plants provides a great resource for our clients and team.


Nick Petit

Account Manager

Nick joined our team in 2024 and has evolved into an Account Manager role recently. As a graduate of Ohio State University in Turfgrass Management, Nick brings 27 years of a broad range of experience in the horticultural industry including hardscape pavers to plants and trees to turfgrass. One of his specialties is integrated pest management and he will create innovative solutions for turfgrass problems. Nick will partner with our clients to provide not only aesthetically pleasing and functional landscapes, but a great overall experience with his commitment to providing exceptional and thorough communications and service.


Charley and Sadie

Office Mascots

Charley (left) and Sadie (right) are buddies. They have become a part of the Twin Oaks’ family and we all have enjoyed their companionship and zoomies. For those that knew Ruby (Charley’s mama), she passed away in January 2021 from cancer, and we miss her dearly!