DREAMSCAPES LANDSCAPING & DESIGN - Key Persons


CLARISSA K. COOPER

Job Titles:
  • Senior Landscape Designer
Clarissa passionately embraces every opportunity to present clients with creative & functional design solutions that will bring beauty and enjoyment into their lives for years to come. She graduated from Montana State University-Bozeman in 1998 with a B.S. in Horticulture & Landscape Design. Since 2002, she has been living and designing in Minnesota. Clarissa has created a portfolio of beautiful award-winning work based on the belief that every design should be as unique as the homeowner. Clarissa is always ready for her next camping adventure in the great outdoors, or just relaxing in her backyard hammock.

Jim Kalkes

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Landscape Architect & Estimator

JIM SHUDA - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Jim is Alex's father, and has been with the company since its inception. After a successful career at 3M, he joined the company as CFO. Numbers are Jim's friends, as he is a true "Pencil Pusher". He also wears the cap of Human Resources, and his motivational pep talks elevate the crews daily.

John Berken

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
John loves managing technically complex projects that involve lots of moving parts. John's range of expertise in landscape construction allows him to evaluate what your project needs and when to get the material on site and on time. John understands what both the client and his crew needs to be successful. His team trusts him to lead with authenticity, creativity, and respect for the work. When not working, which is rare! John enjoys spending time outdoors golfing, various water sports, traveling and spending time with family!

Pat Hamer - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
As an avid outdoorsman, boater, and biker, Pat loves the outdoors and has spent the last 40 years in the landscape industry. From managing fortune 500 properties to working with homeowners to solve their landscape problems, he takes pride in bringing the potential and beauty out of each property. Pat has a diverse horticulture and hardscape background which allows him to solve complex landscape problems with beautiful & sustainable solutions that add lasting value. Pat looks forward to meeting with you and bringing out the beauty in your property!