Andy is very selective about his staff, especially when it comes to the crew leaders. Many of the crew leaders have college degrees in programs such as Horticulture, Turf Management, Agriculture, or Business.
Andy only hires employees who are bright, friendly and do things right. “I want the guys who work for me to have that same energy and excitement about solving problems that I learned from my father,” he said. “We’ll be a success if they do that.”
His crew leaders are among the most well-trained and skilled irrigation, drainage and lighting experts in Texas.
Andy recruits from the college of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station and the Agriculture Sciences College at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Students majoring in Business and other degrees from the University of North Texas are also part of his team.
All of the service technicians receive extensive formal training, hold either a Texas Irrigator’s license or a technician’s license, and take ongoing classes on the latest techniques and products the market has to offer to customers.
With competent managers who are always pushed to take continual training to keep their skills sharp, Andy is able to delegate authority. The crew leaders can then make quick, informed decisions in the field, saving time and money for both the company and the customer.
“Everyone in the company values integrity, honesty, and professionalism," Andy says. "We care about our reputation, because we built our business on it."
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