1. Ryan Pipkin
rypipkin@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Hawaii, Graduate B.S. Manoa, HI
Fall 09-Fall 11
Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences
Production and Management
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
Fall 08- Spring 09
Nursery and Landscape Management
Metropolitan State College of Denver Denver, CO
Fall 07- Spring 08
Botany/Biology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hillister Farms, Hillister Texas
Assistant Grower
Check the health of plants and watch for signs of damage from disease or pests. If pests or disease are
found, decide on the action to be taken. Keep records of the day-to-day operations and prepare
schedules for staff.
Determine plant growing conditions and care schedules.
Explain and enforce safety regulations and policies.
Identify plant varieties and any problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests.
Learn chemical actions and reactions.
Keep detailed spray logs.
Work closely with spray and water techs to achieve desired results.
Take walks with sales team to determine availability and sell-through.
Tour work areas and observe work being done, to inspect crops, and to evaluate plant and growing
conditions.
Mark Clemmons (817)819-6070
Brickman Group Landscaping, Cypress Texas
Supervisor
Supervise crew doing all landscape jobs.
Care of BMC corporate campus and Bridgeland subdivision. Manage all aspects of properties to produce
a beautiful and well groomed landscape; including integrated pest management, irrigation, problem
solving and trouble shooting. Leading teams and working with specialized teams to accomplish goals.
Also manage logistics for truck/trailer of 5 workers in Houston area locations. Full service maintenance
including- mow, edge, weed eat, integrated pest management, flower/ color install and maintenance,
trimming, weeding, tree trimming, and overall detail.

2. Mark McKay (972)896-5486
JLS Landscape and Sprinkler, Sedalia Colorado
Crew leader
Landscape installation, irrigation installation, landscape maintenance, tree care, diagnosis of
pathogens/pests in the landscape, heavy machinery use, mowing route, detention pond maintenance,
green roof, small mechanical repair, problem solving; accustomed hard working in the sun and quick on
feet.
Drive truck with trailer around Metro Denver area maintaining commercial accounts. Work closely with
managers discussing relevant topics for improvement, production and timing.
John W Reffel Sr. (720) 771-1108, John W Reffel Jr.(720) 771-0252
ShadowBrook Farms, Lincoln Nebraska
Summer 2011 Internship
Certified Organic operation
Field worker/ Tractor Operator/ Harvester/ Vegetable Packing/ Animal and Plant Husbandry/ and All
Around Farm, Ranch hand.
Learned growing precision and gained an overall education and hands on experience in working on
the farm with 10 acres of vegetables, animals and pasture management. Gained an understanding of
Organic Systems, including rotation, integrated pest management, nutrition, environmental situations,
irrigation, machinery/tools, and marketing/sales.
Kevin Loth (402) 499-7578
University of Hawaii Manoa, Hale Kalani
10/2011-12/2011
Grounds Maintenance at dormitory, mowing, weeding, string trimming, beautifier and preserver of plants
and landscapes.
Gean Todd (808) 956-6291
University of Hawaii Manoa, Campus Center
10/2009-02/2011
Nursery/ Landscape Manager.
Manage nursery and landscape around campus center, leading maintenance and management projects.
Grew palms for events and landscape use. Install irrigation and maintained small scale garden. Help with
building maintenance.
Shawn Kyono (808)741-7757
Why Knott Nursery and Landscape, Waikiki, HI
Fall 2010
Groundskeeper
Responsible for landscape projects at the Outrigger Reef Hotel in Waikiki including potted plant and pool
side maintenance, lagoon area and high traffic areas.
Mike Knott (808)478-8660
Rainbow Plantation, Kona Hawaii
06/2009-07/2009
Harvested Coffee, Macadamia nuts, Papaya, Mango, Avocado, and Passion Fruit. Performed landscape
maintenance, and completed maintenance on buildings.
Marianna Shrepfer (808)323-2393
Foothills Property Maintenance, Parker, CO
04/2005 - 08/2008
Assisted with landscape maintenance, serving many accounts around the Denver metro area. Duties
included pruning, lawn care, fertilizer, aeration, irrigation and mowing, overall maintenance and care for
plants, performed diagnoses of disease and pest levels.
Bryan Koontz (303)332-7726, Dennis Hisbrook (303)668-9960

3. SKILLS/STRENGTHS
• Have taken many classes demonstrating Farming, Ranching, Horticulture, Turf, Arboriculture,
Agriculture, Plant id, Pathology, Entomology , and similar practices
•Volunteered with Denver Urban Ministry helping children learn plants and animals
•Volunteered at Praying Hands Ranch helping disabled with equestrian therapy
•Accepted to join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Experience with most agricultural tools, and machinery
•Passion for Horticulture, growing
Interests also include organic, natural, sustainable methods
•Fast hands on learner
• Dedicated to conserving diversity through heirloom and rare breeds
Additional
Experience/interests
• Propagation of plants
• Collect organic non- hybrid seeds, and exotic plants
• Take interest in growing fruits, vegetables
• Also constructed several hot houses
Pizza Delivery, Papa John and Blackjack Pizza, Aurora, CO
Summer 2006- Spring 08
The Rock Real Community Garden, Castle Rock, CO
2012
8 acres of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Community Garden, and Orchard.
Part of the creation and development, trying to start a “from scratch” system including piping and laying
drip irrigation, building boxes, mentoring people on plant growth, and am starting to develop a growing
plan. Lead of a group of volunteers.
Bryan Fitzgerald (303) 588-0498
Thanks again,
Ryan