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| Jim Bever, Jr: Landscape Designer |
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With over 15 years of experience, Jim has had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from residential to commercial. His commitment to design excellence combined with an in-depth knowledge of each unique site has helped transform client ideas and dreams into a realized vision. From traditional to unique, his projects have included Memorial gardens, English gardens, labyrinths, and indoor waterfalls. Whether you live in small urban setting or have a large country estate, Jim will approach your project as a unique opportunity to create lasting beauty to be enjoyed for years to come.
Education:
One year at Northwestern College Roseville for Graphic Design
Two years at Hennepin Technical School for Landscape Design
Community Involvement:
National Arbor Day 1999 planted over 200 trees in White Bear Lake, MN.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Landscaping Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
Forest Lake Chamber (Home Show Committee)
Certificate of Merit Award for the State Fair
Family:
Wife Stacy, three daughters Mckayla, Samantha and Emma, and son Alex.
See Jim Bever Jr's Design Gallery
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| David Ruoho: Landscape Designer |
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David's passion for Landscaping comes initially from a love of architecture. "Early in my life I discovered a love for the artistic process of design and the act of creating something new. Landscape design provided an opportunity to create something that was going to change constantly with the seasons and over time-something architecture does not do. I love that about Landscape design." David says.
David has a flair for the sensible order of nature. With 12 years of design and construction experience, that initial flair for natural settings has broadened into designing English gardens, Native plant landscapes, Pond and water garden settings as well as the use of built structure-free standing walls, pergolas and gazebos.
"Touch, feel & smell are all sensations that bring the landscaping around a house into focus and complete a sense of Home."
Education:
David has a 5 year undergraduate degree in Landscape Design from the University of Minnesota.
A Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from University of Minnesota.
A graduate minor in Water Quality management.
Minnesota Landscape Association Certified Landscape Designer.
Experience:
David has a combined 14 years designing and orchestrating installations for clients. His projects range from natural prairie plantings and gardens to Pergola additions, patios and outdoor rooms.
Interests/ Hobbies:
David loves to turn his backyard into an ice rink in the winter.
In the summer he likes to putter around the house and is constantly playing with his own landscaping along with the capable hands of his wife, Erika.
He loves making his son giggle and his daughters roll their eyes.
David also makes the worlds yummiest Chocolate Chip Cookie-- or so his children tell him.
See David Ruoho's Design Gallery
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| Jane Crompton: Landscape Designer |
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Jane's career started with a love of gardening and grew to her completing a Master's Degree in Landscape Design. She understands a homeowner's desire for a maintainable, long-lasting landscape plan that complements and adds beauty to their home. Using her hardscape material knowledge and plant expertise, Jane provides homeowners with unique and professional landscapes. Jane listens to what her clients want and provides personal attention and guidance if they are unsure of what to install into their yard. For three years Jane owned her own landscape design business. Her job with Bever Landscaping has given her the opportunity to have her designs come to life with the help of the talented installation team at Bever. Jane's areas of experience include therapeutic and healing gardens, raingardens, native plantings and perennial gardens.
Education:
- University of Minnesota, Master's Degree in Horticulture specializing in Landscape Design
Professional Affiliations:
- Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association Certified Landscape Professional
Interests:
- Volunteer weekly as horticultural therapy assistant at Ebenezer Care Center, Minneapolis, MN.
- Enjoy fishing, hiking and gardening.
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| David J. Busch: Landscape Designer |
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Biography:
From city backyards to suburban properties to lake cottage shorelines, Dave has been developing landscape designs which fit with the land, compliment architecture and satisfy client needs for 20 years. He has had the good fortune of collaborating with accomplished architects, landscape architects, engineers and contractors producing successful, appealing site designs and landscape solutions. Dave believes a methodical design process results in a great landscape plan. This approach gives the client an accurate vision, budget and schedule of work to be completed. He has generated a long list of recognized accomplishments, including 7 Awards For Excellence In Landscape Design from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.
Education:
- Bachelors of Environmental Design, 1989.
- Bachelors of Landscape Architecture, 1990.
- North Dakota State University. Fargo, ND.
Early Background:
A Minnesota native, Dave's earliest years were spent playing in the streets and backyards of a crowded, Richfield neighborhood. A 1970's rural home Eden Prairie introduced wide open spaces and woodland hideaways. In the '80s, Dave developed his appreciation for lakes and wetlands while working at the family fishing resort on the mighty Leech Lake.
Following NDSU graduation, Dave practiced under the tutelage of licensed, award winning landscape architects in Los Angeles and Chicago. In 1995, he shifted into the design/build sector of the Minnesota landscape industry. Since then, he has learned the challenges of installation, crew management, and greatly broadened his knowledge of plants, building materials, budgeting and scheduling.
See David J. Busch's Design Gallery
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| Joseph Herrick: Landscape Designer |
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Joseph is a multi-talented designer. He has been in landscaping, art, and design for more than 10 years. Attention to detail and the artistic touch is one of his trademarks. Joseph specializes in anything unique, new, or just plain challenging. Some of his many skills include designing outdoor furniture out of traditional materials such as stone. A University of Minnesota Twin cities graduate in the Studio Art of Metalcasting, Joseph complements this unique art form in his landscape designs to give his clients custom and stylish outdoor living spaces. Joseph is sure to provide clients with lasting value that has unmatched style and functionality.
Education:
- Bachelors of Studio Art, University of Minnesota
Early Background:
Joe grew up in Austria, Switzerland, and Moscow and moved to Minnesota at age 10. He owned and operated his own landscaping company for over 9 years before coming to Bever Landscaping.
Interests:
Metal casting, traveling, good food, and family.
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| Jon Pierce: Landscape Designer |
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A Minnesota native and UW-Madison graduate who has returned home from many years in Colorado. Jon has extensive experience designing outdoor living spaces; some of which have been featured in national media. Attention to detail is his trademark and it all starts with listening closely to the clients’ wishes and then translating that, along with his expertise, into beautiful and functional exterior spaces. Innovative, balanced & ambience are among the words used to describe his style and he firmly believes that in addition to the benefits of a sound investment and enhanced beauty, exterior spaces also create a distinctly unique area to socialize, even if it’s one-on-one. Living in Colorado taught him love and respect for nature and he truly enjoys all that Minnesota has to offer. Jon is quite passionate about landscape design and is very proud to be working with Bever Landscaping!
Education:
UW-Madison
Interests:
Biking, hiking, architecture and spending time with his wife and daughter.
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| Jim Bever, Sr: Founder/Director/Mentor |
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Education:
Unity High School, Milltown, WI
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
University of Minnesota
Business Organizations:
Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA)
MNLA Landscape Contractors Committee
Hugo Business Association
30 year member of Christian Businessmen's Committee
Community Organizations:
City of Hugo Economic Development Authority
City of Hugo Landscape Committee; Business Retention and Expansion Committee, Bus Retention and Expansion Sub-Committee
Interests:
Banjo playing, bluegrass music, classic cars, one-on-one discipleship
Greatest Accomplishment: 4 kids and 13 grandkids
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Click here for cities that we service in the St. Paul / Minneapolis, (Twin Cities) Minnesota (MN) area.
Bever Landscaping is a full service design and build contractor / landscaper. Thousands of people throughout the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul) and beyond use and trust Bever Landscaping as their landscape architect, landscape designer, landscape contractor, or landscape installer. As a premier landscaper in Minnesota (MN) we proudly serve, but are not limited to, the following areas:
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| Minneapolis |
Arden Hills |
Mahtomedi |
Prescott |
Zimmerman |
| St. Paul |
Shoreview |
Lake Elmo |
Farmington |
Princeton |
| Brooklyn Center |
Vadnais Heights |
Afton |
Lakeville |
Cambridge |
| Fridley |
White Bear Lake |
Rosemount |
Prior Lake |
Isanti |
| Columbia Heights |
Mahtomedi |
Apple Valley |
Chaska |
North Branch |
| St. Anthony |
North St. Paul |
Burnsville |
Victoria |
Stacy |
| Roseville |
Oakdale |
Savage |
Minnetrista |
Chisago City |
| Falcon Heights |
Woodbury |
Shakopee |
Mound |
Lindstrom |
| Maplewood |
Cottage Grove |
Chanhassen |
Rogers |
Center City |
| Newport |
Inver Grove Heights |
Shorewood / Greenwood |
Otsego |
Taylor Falls |
| South St. Paul |
Eagan |
Tonka Bay |
Elk River |
Schafer |
| Mendota / Mendota Heights |
Bloomington |
Wayzata |
St. Francis |
Osceola |
| Edina |
Eden Prairie |
Orono |
Bethel |
St. Croix Falls |
| St. Louis Park |
Hopkins |
Medina |
Forest Lake |
Somerset |
| Golden Valley |
Minnetonka |
Dellwood |
Marine on St. Croix |
River Falls |
| Plymouth |
Maple Grove |
Ramsey |
Hudson |
New Prague |
| New Hope |
Champlin |
Oak Grove |
River Falls |
Belle Plaine |
| Crystal |
Anoka |
East Bethel |
Vermillion |
Lonsdale |
| Brooklyn Park |
Andover |
Hugo |
Delano |
Hutchison |
| Coon Rapids |
Ham Lake |
Lakeland Shores |
Jordan |
Rochester |
| Blaine |
Lino Lakes |
Lake St. Croix |
Buffalo |
St. Cloud |
| Spring Lake Park |
North Oaks |
Stillwater |
Monticello |
Brainerd |
| Moundsview |
Grant |
Hastings |
Big Lake |
Saint Paul |
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