Dirk Bakhuyzen Jr. and his wife Phyllis fulfilled their dream of owning their own business by forming PROCARE Landscape Management Inc. in September 1989. Today, with hard work and dedication of a core group of loyal employees, PROCARE Landscape Management Inc. has developed into a five-division, full-service commercial landscaping provider in Grand Rapids, MI, employing twenty-five full-time staff members and twenty-to-eighty seasonal employees.
Meet The Team
Dirk Bakhuyzen III
Co-Owner
Dirk has worked for PROCARE since the start of the business. He worked part-time summers and Saturdays all the way through college. Dirk’s major work focus is plan execution, customer service, financials and general day-to-day business decisions. He helps the company and team achieve their goals. He enjoys his family of 4 boys, 1 daughter and is married to Tricia. He loves to hunt, fish and enjoys watching anything sports-related.
Kyle Bakhuyzen
Co-Owner
Kyle has been a part of PROCARE since 2000 and knows the operations from A-Z. He understands what it takes to keep our systems efficient and effective. He still manages a few accounts, but his foremost goals are in organizational planning and decision-making to ensure quality policies and practices. Kyle is married to Jessica and they are the proud parents of 3 daughters. Kyle likes to camp, fish, golf and watch football.
Chris Potter
Operations Manager
Except for a 5-year stint in the United States Marine Corps Chris Potter has been seasonally employed by Procare for the last 20 years. During this time, he has had a variety of positions and responsibilities which have enriched his green industry knowledge experiences. Chris has been raking pruning clippings, mowing, pruning, landscaping, tree trimming, shoveling, plowing, and salting for Procare and he continues to gain knowledge. With a Business Management Degree from Grand Valley State University. Chris has recently taken on the role of Operations Manager and is in charge of overseeing the general business operations. Outside of work Chris enjoys hockey as a fan, coach and player and spending time with his dogs. He is very proud and honored to be part of the Procare family.
Chad Moll
Account Manager
Chad has more than 12 years’ experience in the landscape industry and has been with PROCARE since November 2006. During this time, he has become a Landscape Industry Certified Technician along with working as a Maintenance Crew Member, Landscape Construction Foreman, Irrigation Foreman and now taken on the role of Account Manager. Besides work, Chad is a USMC Veteran and likes to play softball in the summer, watch sports and spend time with his wife Kristi and his two daughters.
Chris Thatcher
Account Manager
Chris has been a part of PROCARE since 1999. Chris started out working in the project department constructing hardscapes and installing plant materials. Chris has nearly 20 years of valuable industry experience that he uses to mentor his team. During his time with PROCARE Chris has worked his way up to an Account Manger. Chris believes in providing excellent customer service so that our customers obtain the highest satisfaction from our services. In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time outdoors – fishing, barbequing and watching the Lions. Chris loves spending time with his daughter, his wife, and his dog named Charlie.
Christy Garner
Co-Office Manager
Christy has been part of the team at PROCARE since 2000. Christy started working at PROCARE part time in the office, pulling weeds and mowing lawns. Christy manages our financials and helps plan yearly for the allocation of funding. Her role includes supporting our GM and customer relations. She has been at PROCARE long enough to understand customer expectations conveying the trust and integrity that represents PROCARE well. Christy is married to Mark and they have 3 children. Christy enjoys family time and weekends at her parent’s cottage.
Joy Gorman
Co-Office Manager
Joy has been a member of the PROCARE team since 2003. She is married to Paul and has 4 children. She is our office “jack of all trades” and is an expert in all our office systems and process’. Joy’s responsibilities include payroll, overdue account receivables, data entry, billing and CHOP bid forms. Joy enjoys camping and spending time at the beach with her family.
Leah Bakhuyzen
Administrative Assistant
Leah has been working part time at PROCARE since middle school. Through college Leah worked on the shrub bed weed control crew as a State of Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator. Leah graduated from Kendall College with a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. She works in the office as support staff for managers and the other office staffers. Leah does a great job maintaining and updating our social media presence. Leah has become one of our “go to” IT resource person. Leah also currently serves our country in the Army National Guard.
Jason Miller
Business Development
Jason joined the PROCARE team in August 2013. Jason oversees business development for all green and white landscape services. Jason enjoys listening to clients and working with them to manage their landscape needs. Outside of work Jason enjoys spending time with his Wife Sara and two daughters Marysa and Samantha. Jason is a Disney Junkie and loves spending time outdoors camping, biking and being on the beach.
John Timmer
Business Development
John Timmer has been with with PROCARE since August 2017. John works hard to meet the needs of our customers and has a passion for sales. One of John’s favorite things when it comes to sales is getting to know new people. In John’s free time, he likes to do woodwork including making tables out of wooden barrels. John’s laugh billows across the office and can be heard down the hall. He enjoys spending time with his kids. One of the his favorite things to do is cook. He takes pride in his work and in everything he does.
Tony Catania
Fleet Manager
Tony started with us in December of 2017. Since he started, Tony has reduced fleet expenses and organized the shop. He implemented a fleet management software program and has brought a wealth of knowledge to our team. Tony manages the mechanics who work on everything from big international diesel trucks to small engine repairs. In Tony’s spare time, he likes spending time with his kids and working vehicle projects on the side! Tony is passionate about the work he does and has been a great addition to our team.
Calvin Hoffman
Account Manager
Calvin has been with us since April of 2019 where he joined our PROCARE Team as an Account Manager. Calvin has more than a decade of experience in the Green Industry. Calvin owned his own successful landscape business where he mainly operated out of the Ada and Forest Hills area. In late 2017, Calvin earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Davenport university where he focused on business with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. Calvin also has served as a Board Member on the Ada Business Association!
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