Our Team

An Unrivaled Team

The crucial component of GroundsCare’s hybrid approach to commercial landscape is our one-of-a-kind landscape architect and maintenance team. Each individual brings a unique perspective and skill set to the table, enabling us to provide peerless service to each of our clients.

Owner and President

Craig Lillis Groundscare

Craig Lillis

Founder & CEO

Sales and Design Team

Santiago Carceres

Santiago Carceres

Lead Estimator
Nate Darling

Nate Darling

New Business Development Manager

Tim Kaufmann

Lead Designer

Office Administration 

Danielle Mattei

Business Operations Manager

Danielle Swanstrom

Accounts Payable Manager
Jessica Quesada

Jessica Quesada

Payroll Administrator

Construction

Kevin Watkinson

Construction Manager

Salvador Ramirez Rivas

Construction Supervisor

Jose Lozano

Construction Supervisor

Francisco Molina

Construction Supervisor

Miguel Ramirez

Construction Supervisor

Operations

Erik Swanstrom

Erik Swanstrom

Operations Manager

Yordan Quesada

Maintenance Supervisor
Brent Coffin

Brent Coffin

Plant Healthcare and Pest Management 
Oscar Garcia

Oscar Garcia

Lead Irrigation Technician
Raul Molina

Raul Molina

Construction Supervisor

Rogelio Priego

Maintenance Supervisor

Julio Gonzalez

Maintenance Supervisor

Mechanic Shop

Jose Pineda-Torres

Head Mechanic

Doug Knoerdel

Fleet Manager

Irrigation

Orlando Isem

Orlando Isem

Lead Irrigation Technician