LANE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY - Key Persons
Growing up in the landscaping industry has given me a unique perspective about the importance of water management and sustainability. With my knowledge of new irrigation and lighting technology I look forward to showing our customers how they can maintain a beautiful landscape while decreasing water usage and lowering their utility bills.
Gregg is a native of San Jose, and has worked with plants, soils, and sprinklers all of his adult life. Gregg is a former landscape, irrigation and outdoor lighting contractor with over 35 years of experience "in the trenches'', from design to installation to troubleshooting and repairs. He is passionate about water conservation, and worked for two years with the Water Wise Outdoor Survey program of Valley Water, evaluating irrigation systems. Gregg learned outdoor lighting from some of the best, including Bill Locklin, the founder of Nightscaping, and considered the originator of the low voltage landscape lighting industry.
Ignacio, or "Nacho" as he is affectionately known, came to Lane Irrigation in 2020. In his previous job at Home Depot he gained a strong working knowledge of all the departments, specializing in Garden, Lumber, Building Materials, and Customer Service. Other jobs he has held include vehicle repossession agent, Amazon delivery driver, and assistant manager for 3 major Bay area furniture stores.
Michelle was born and raised in Rhode Island, and has called CA home for 25 years. She has a varied work background, with her previous job as a project manager for a landscape architecture firm. Outside of work, Michelle volunteers with the Santa Clara County Master Gardener program, is passionate about gardening, healthy living, and spending time outside.
Coming to Lane with a background in sheet metal Troy has gained substantial knowledge in the areas of ponds and outdoor lighting. Troy uses our on-site pond and our lighting room to demonstrate the features of pond installation and the various effects of landscape lighting. Troy is very familiar with many products. He is confident in troubleshooting and providing solutions.
My main background is construction and some landscaping after high school. When the economy went down I began training to be a Network Support Technician at the Institute of Technology. Prior to my current postion I provided vineyard maintenance and machinery repair at Miramont Estate Vineyards in Lodi. Working in the vineyard enhanced my knowledge of drip irrigation.