Meet The Farmside Team
THE FARMSIDE TEAM
Miles Kuperus Jr.
Position: Founder and CEO
Role: As founder of the company I make sure our team is following a strategic plan and striving to always uphold the Farmside standard of service. I also run the Construction department and design and execute all landscape installations. I oversee all other department heads and encourage growth and a consistent company culture.
Years of Service: Since 1986
Where did you start at Farmside? Check out our story here!
Why Landscaping? I like working with the Earth and being a steward of God’s creation.
LISA KUPERUS
Position: Co-Owner and Operations Director
Role: I oversee day to day operations of our teams and the office as well as work with clients to ensure a fulfilled relationship with Farmside.
Years of Service: I joined the team in 1990.
Where did you start at Farmside? I started my journey with Farmside preparing proposals with Miles and have been running the office ever since.
Why Landscaping? After completing my degree in Elementary Education, we started our family and I began working within the business. I quickly realized I enjoyed the work and do well collaborating for Farmside with my husband Miles.
EMILY SEELY
Position: Director of Engagement
Role: I make sure our clients and team members have a good experience with Farmside. I attend educational and community events to share about careers in the landscape industry as well as represent Farmside on social media!
Years of Service: I have been with the company since 2019!
Where did you start at Farmside: When I began working for Farmside I didn’t know what the landscape industry had to offer. With the resources available to me here and within the NALP I have seen what it means to be a landscape professional and want to share that with our community!
Why Landscaping? I have always admired work in trades and the skill it takes to complete projects like our Farmside team. I want to help build the Landscaping industry and show the next generation that it is a career and not just a summer job.
JAKE EBY
Position: Lawn Maintenance Manager
Role: Oversee the lawn maintenance and detail crews while tending to clients concerns and creating a service plan to best fit their property.
Years of Service: 19 Years
Where did you start with Farmside? I joined the team at the Foreman level and worked up to a management position.
Richard Kuperus
Position: Plant Health Specialist, Snow operations Coordinator, Hiring manager
Role: My primary focus is diagnosing and treating my clients plant material during the green season. I have held positions in maintenance, lawn care and construction as well and lend a hand when I am able to each department. I am also involved in recruitment and the interview process for any potential candidates. During the winter I am happily plowing snow and overseeing operations!
Years of Service: Growing up in the industry I was out on the jobsite earlier than I can remember. I have worked throughout the summer and winter since I was in 7th grade, and part time through college while I pursued a degree in Landscape.
Where did you start at Farmside? I started out as soon as I could fit my hands in a pair of gloves and pick up a shovel.
Why Landscaping? I enjoy working outside, the hustle that it involves and being able to look back and see the beautiful garden spaces that we create and maintain to make an oasis for our clients. To do all of this on a small scale around houses and businesses creates an impact on the surrounding environment that is incredibly rewarding.
Rich Kalish
Position: Applications Department Manager
Role: Oversee production, training, protocols, and purchasing for lawn care, athletic field, and plant health care services. Landscape industry certified lawn care manager. Member, New Jersey Turffgrass association; Sports field managers association of New Jersey
Years of Service: 25
Where did you start at Farmside? Lawn care manager
Why Landscaping? I get to work outside most days, not cooped up in an office, and the work is rewarding in that we actually get to see our clients’ lawns and landscapes improve over time.
