We Are a Family-Owned and Operated Business Serving Commercial &
Residential Properties with Our Professional Landscaping Services
EPM Professional Grounds Services was established in 2010 in Jackson, Michigan. Over the years, we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality commercial grounds services, including lawn mowing, landscape maintenance, irrigation services, and snow and ice management. We are proud to manage and maintain commercial grounds of all sizes for commercial, industrial, and municipal properties as well as multi-unit properties and property management companies. As professional landscape contractors, we also have experience designing and installing beautiful outdoor living areas for homeowners in the Jackson and Lansing, Michigan areas.
When you hire our award-winning team, you can count on excellent communication throughout the landscaping process. We are easy to reach all year long, and during the winter, clients have access to our 24-hour snow hotline. For non-snow-related matters, we promise to reply to all messages within 24 business hours.
You can also rely on a proactive process that ensures your property gets the care it needs at all times. Our landscape contractors work closely with you to make sure we are doing every task to your satisfaction, and if new issues arise, we will talk to you about them. During the snow season, we monitor storms carefully and prepare our equipment so we are ready to get to work as soon as we're needed.
Our proven process is designed to evaluate your property's needs and provide effective solutions to meet those needs. You can rely on consistent quality from our experienced team. If we don't provide a service that we said we would provide, we will apologize by giving you a gift from a local company.
Affiliations and Accreditations
As landscape contractors we are proud to be affiliated with local Chamber of Commerce organizations. Being an active part of our local communities is important to us because we strive to give back to the area that we serve.
We are also proud to have accreditations with the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA). Members of our team have earned the titles of Advanced Snow Manager and Certified Snow Professional.
Meet Our Team
Brad Milbourne
General Manager
Brad Milbourne joined EPM in 2024, bringing with him 25 years of experience in the landscape and grounds maintenance industry. As General Manager, Brad oversees production across all service groups, including lawn maintenance, grounds care, landscape, concrete, and snow operations. He also manages EPM’s fleet, ensuring that crews have the equipment and support they need to perform at the highest level.
Brad’s background includes extensive experience in pesticide application—holding certifications in 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, and 7F—as well as more than 14 years in general management, where he led large production teams in delivering consistent, high-quality work. He also holds an OSHA-30 certification, reflecting his strong commitment to safety.
What drew Brad to the industry was the opportunity to work outdoors and transform properties into works of art. His leadership philosophy centers on empowering employees to think independently, problem-solve creatively, and take pride in their work. He believes in accountability, collaboration, and treating every property as if it were his own.
At EPM, Brad most enjoys the camaraderie of the leadership team and seeing the team’s work showcased in highly visible locations across the community. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors—whether it’s hunting, fishing, or playing golf.
Nick Klotz
Owner
Nick Klotz founded EPM in 2010, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in the landscape and snow management industry. As Owner, Nick oversees all departments and is responsible for shaping the company’s vision, culture, and long-term growth.
Nick’s roots in the industry run deep. He grew up in grounds care, working for his mother’s small landscape company throughout school before moving into management of snow and lawn care operations. In 2010, he set out on his own, driven by a passion for the outdoors and a desire to build a company that values quality, honesty, and strong relationships.
He holds multiple certifications, including CSP, ASM, ASCA-C, and OSHA-30, and is a John Maxwell Certified Speaker and Coach. His leadership philosophy centers on relationships—investing in people, building trust, and helping team members grow both personally and professionally.
What Nick enjoys most about leading EPM is seeing his team achieve their goals at work and in life. He believes that when people are supported and developed, the entire company thrives.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys time with his wife, Bridget, and their son, Griffin. You’ll often find him fly fishing, spending summer days on a boat, or out on the golf course.
Jeff Hawley
Business Development & Corporate Client Manager | EPM
Jeff Hawley joined EPM in February 2025, bringing over 15 years of sales experience and a strong background in building client relationships. At EPM, Jeff focuses on developing new opportunities, managing corporate clients, and creating new lines of revenue to drive growth. He supports the sales team while ensuring that both new and long-term clients receive exceptional service and care.
Before EPM, Jeff spent his career in the trades and business development, serving in leadership roles such as Treasurer for the Home Builders Association Board and as a Chamber of Commerce Board Member. He is OSHA 10 and First Aid certified and is passionate about servant leadership, always guided by the principle of the Golden Rule.
Jeff’s leadership strengths include ideation, problem-solving, and forward thinking—balanced with empathy and a drive to activate new opportunities. He values collaboration, enjoys connecting with both clients and colleagues, and thrives in environments where he can help people and businesses grow.
Outside of work, Jeff is active in his community, volunteering at the Jackson Interfaith Shelter. He also enjoys spending time outdoors—whether it’s golfing, relaxing on the lake, or carrying on the legacy of his family’s small business, which served the Jackson community for more than 30 years.
David Williamsen
Financial Controller
David joined EPM in June 2025, bringing with him over 36 years of financial and managerial accounting experience across manufacturing, service, and consulting industries. With a background that includes more than two decades as Controller and CFO for Serta Restokraft Mattress Company in Romulus, MI, David brings a wealth of knowledge in building strong financial systems and supporting organizational growth. He also runs his own accounting business, helping clients with taxes and business start-ups.
At EPM, David oversees all financial operations, from producing monthly financial statements to guiding department managers in making sound business and spending decisions. His goal is to ensure that financial insights and strategies support both the stability and continued growth of the company.
David is a graduate of DeVry University with a BS in Accounting and earned his Certified Management Accountant designation in 1994.
He describes his leadership style as laid back and collaborative—believing that his own success is tied directly to the success of those around him. Guided by principles of honesty, accountability, humility, and active listening, David works to support his colleagues while helping them grow in their own roles.
Outside of work, David has a wide range of passions. A musician for more than 40 years, he plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin, and currently serves as a guitarist for his church. He is also a 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido and a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, teaching martial arts, Tai Chi, and yoga. When it comes to sports, baseball tops the list—he’s a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.... But we don't hold it against him.
Reed Martindale
Director of Restoration
Reed Martindale has been part of EPM since 2000 and brings 8 years of industry experience to his role as Director of Restoration. He leads the Restoration Department while also managing snow operations, concrete, and asphalt projects. Reed specializes in planning detailed processes to restore neighborhoods impacted by utility improvements, ensuring that communities are rebuilt with precision and care.
Before joining EPM, Reed worked as a third-generation educator, a background that shaped his patient, respectful, and people-focused leadership style. What drew him to restoration work was the ability to create lasting impact—crafting with concrete and asphalt in a way that builds structures designed to outlast generations. His approach combines attention to detail, creativity, and a deep respect for both customers’ visions and team collaboration.
Reed’s leadership philosophy is simple: do the right thing, show up on time, give your best effort every day, and be kind. Beyond EPM, he has coached youth wrestling for nearly a decade and mentored at-risk youth, providing guidance and life skills to help shape brighter futures.
What Reed enjoys most about EPM is the cultural transformation he has seen over the past five years and being part of a team that continuously raises the bar. At home, Reed is the proud father of six sons—ranging from grown to very young—who keep him both grounded and lighthearted.
Joshua Ide
Landscape Production & Sales
Joshua Ide joined EPM in 2024, bringing 15 years of hands-on experience in the landscaping industry. As the leader of EPM’s Landscape Division, Josh manages production, oversees landscape sales, supports irrigation operations, and plays a key role in snow management. His role combines both leadership and client interaction, ensuring that projects are delivered with excellence from start to finish.
Josh began his landscaping career in 2010 as a “greenhorn” on a hardscape crew and quickly discovered a passion for transforming outdoor spaces. Over the years, he honed his skills and became certified in paver installation, retaining walls, and advanced hardscape construction. His expertise now spans everything from patios and outdoor kitchens to waterfalls and koi ponds. For Josh, the most rewarding part of the job is interacting with customers and seeing the transformation of an ordinary yard into an extraordinary living space.
He is certified in pavers and retaining walls, holds a Keystone contractor certification for Fendt, and is working toward becoming an Authorized Unilock Contractor. Known for his uplifting and empathetic leadership style, Josh emphasizes accountability, integrity, and assertiveness in how he leads his crews and serves EPM’s clients.
What Josh enjoys most about EPM is the people he gets to work with every day. Outside of work, you’ll often find him hunting, fishing, camping, or watching just about any sport.
Tammie Eilola Warring
Property Services Expert
Tammie Eilola Warring joined EPM in 2019, bringing with her nearly three decades of experience in the landscape and property services industry. As EPM’s Property Services Expert, Tammie works closely with clients to identify their property needs, provide customized maintenance solutions, and ensure quality care through her leadership of the Horticulture Department.
Her career began as an office manager for another local grounds maintenance contractor, where she eventually purchased the company’s maintenance division. For 19 years, Tammie owned and operated Groundskeepers Services, LLC, specializing in high-level horticultural care for residential clients. She also founded and managed Housekeepers Services, LLC, which allowed her to offer clients a full spectrum of home and property maintenance services. Joining EPM was a natural next step, giving her the opportunity to share her expertise, support the growth of the maintenance division, and mentor the next generation of leaders.
Tammie is an Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) and believes strongly in a hands-on leadership style. Her philosophy is simple: “Quality care is necessary. If you’re going to do it, do it right.”
What Tammie enjoys most about working at EPM is collaborating with her son and watching the leadership team continue to grow and thrive. Outside of work, she’s an avid gardener and enjoys exploring fine food and wine.
Kerri Bubp
Office Manager
Kerri joined EPM part-time in June 2017 and transitioned to full-time in September 2022. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and office management, she plays a pivotal role in keeping EPM’s operations running smoothly. Her responsibilities include overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and customer communications — touching every division to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and financial organization across the board.
Before joining EPM, Kerri built a strong foundation in finance through her work in banking, public accounting, and small business bookkeeping. She spent years preparing personal and business tax returns, reconciling accounts, and developing financial reports for multiple organizations. That experience gave her a deep appreciation for the details that drive a company’s success.
What Kerri enjoys most about EPM is the people — a close-knit group of managers and teammates who know how to work hard, laugh often, and always put clients first. Her leadership style reflects that same spirit: always ready to lend a hand, ensure accuracy, and help others keep projects moving forward without delay.
Outside of work, Kerri loves spending time with her family — especially her granddaughter, Paityn. She enjoys reading and attending live music concerts whenever she can.
Anthony Cole
Account Manager
With over five years of industry experience, Anthony Cole brings a relationship-driven approach to his role as Account Manager at EPM. His primary focus is on overseeing existing accounts, ensuring quality performance, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
Before joining EPM, Anthony built a diverse career centered around working with people—developing, cultivating, and maintaining strong relationships across various roles and industries. His passion for helping home and business owners maintain properties that look great in the summer and stay safe in the winter is what drew him to this field.
Beyond his professional experience, Anthony has spent more than two decades coaching football at both the high school and collegiate levels, as well as coaching high school track and youth hockey. His coaching background fuels his leadership style—anchored in passion, enthusiasm, and the belief that mindset matters. As he puts it, “Attack each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.” He’s also a strong believer in the “Get To” philosophy—embracing gratitude and purpose in every opportunity: “We get to make properties look great, and we get to keep people safe.”
Anthony is proud to be part of EPM’s continued growth and success, especially after following the company’s journey for years. When he’s not serving clients, you can find him cheering on all things Detroit and Michigan—especially the Red Wings, Lions, Tigers, and Wolverines.
Award-Winning Landscape Contractors
Proudly Serving the Lansing, MI Area
Our primary focus is on the care and maintenance of outdoor areas on commercial, industrial, municipal, and multi-unit properties in the following communities:
Lansing, MI and surrounding areas, including:
Jackson, MI and surrounding areas, including:
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