Profiles of key people and their qualifications. Employing qualified staff with both knowledge and motivation is one of Sawyer's management's key focuses. We encourage and support our employees to further pursue their careers in the arboriculture and horticultural fields by sponsoring apprenticeships. In peak season Sawyer's Trees & Landscapes employs over twenty to thirty staff members.

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Tree Services Division

Norm Altrogge
Manager of Sawyer's Tree Services, ISA Certified Arborist
As owner, Norm prides himself on excellent customer service and is proud to be the owner of Saskatchewan's premier Tree Service company.

Allan Hoffman
ISA Certified Arborist
Al has extensive experience with Sawyer's as one of its main ISA Certified Arborists. Not only is Al extremely knowledgeable on the various types of trees in and around Saskatoon, but he is also very experienced in proper tree care and removal strategies.

Ken Mourre
Tree Foreman
Since 2001, Ken has had key involvement in both the Landscape and Tree Divisions with Sawyer's. Ken is working toward ISA Certification and is also an experienced Tree Consultant and Estimator.

Dana Kidd
Apprentice Arborist
Dana has worked with Sawyers for three years and is training in Climbing Techniques and Precision Falling.

Curtis Taylor
Apprentice Arborist
Being a world traveler, Curtis has been able to apply his tree climbing experience in various parts of his work. He is working towards his ISA certification and Arbor Masters.

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Landscape Services Division

Shaun Farrell
Manager of Sawyer's Landscaping Division
Sask Journeyman Horticulture Technician, AB Journeyman Landscape Gardener, CCHT, Arborist and Bus. Admin. Certificate
Shaun has been a valuable resource for Sawyer's Trees & Landscapes, with over 15 years of experience in the landscape construction industry as an estimator, consultant and installer. Shaun has also served as an executive member of the Saskatchewan Nursery Landscape Association (SNLA), and as a committee member on the board of Apprenticeship of Horticulture Technicians in Saskatchewan.

Ryan Ponto
Experienced Landscape Installer
With over eight years experience in the landscape and tree industry, Ryan has proved himself to be a valuable employee and is very talented with paving stone and block installation.

Perry Campeau
Paving Stone Foreman
Perry has had 11 years of experience in the landscape industry from Winnipeg, Regina and is now proud to call Saskatoon home. Perry is extremely talented with block and paving stone installations.

Jason Kusey
Landscape Foreman
Jason has been involved in the Saskatchewan and Alberta construction trades for over six years and has been trained in OH & Safety, Apprenticeship Electrical, and Safe Equipment Operation Training. He has been able to transfer these skills into the fast growing Landscape Construction Industry.

Jared Reynish
Equipment Operator
Jared is an experienced equipment operator and Class 1A Driver. Jared prides him self in professional driving and is involved in training up and coming Sawyer's employees with equipment training and safe operation.

Bill Dyck
Commercial Landscape Foreman
Bill has enjoyed the boom of the industry in Saskatoon and Regina. Large commercial landscaping projects have been his specialty as well as gaining heavy equipment knowledge in Alberta through the winter months.

Jeremy Thompson
Irrigation Forman
Jeremy has specialized in irrigation system and design for residential and large commercial projects for the past four years with Sawyer's. As a university student Jeremy balances a very busy schedule with school, family, curling and work.

Patty Dyck
Landscape Designer
Having a vast knowledge of plant material and landscape ideas, Patty has been very busy designing Residential and Commercial Landscapes in and around Saskatoon Area for 11 years. Patty has excellent knowledge and is available for Landscape Design and Consultation through the winter months as well.

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Administration

Laurel Smith
Office Administrator and Accounting
As office administrator, Laurel keeps our paper work flowing and all of us in line.

Rodger Murphy
Customer Service and Estimator
As a customer service rep for Sawyer's, Rodger plays an important part in both the Tree and Landscape Divisions. The demand for our service has increased greatly and Rodger will be happy to help with any questions you may have.

Doug Martin
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic
As a retired HD Mechanic, Doug keeps all equipment and vehicles in tip top shape and gets plenty of rest down south for the winters.