TERRAPIN - Key Persons
Affectionately known by all at Terrapin as J-Mo, Justin passed his Level 1 certification test in 2020 at @thestonetrust. During this rigorous 9-hour exam he had to completely dismantle and rebuild a section of a dry stonewall and have his work reviewed and scored by master stone masons. Justin has been studying and working up to this under the supervision of Terrapin's experienced masons for several years, but he was not always part of the masonry team. After bouncing around a few different jobs right out of high school, he found a place with Terrapin in 2015 as a helper on the mowing crew. J-Mo started helping out on landscape and hardscape installs and developed a love of stonework. He focused his efforts on learning all he could about his newfound passion. We are so proud of Justin's accomplishment and can't wait to watch his talents develop further.
Lukas came to Terrapin with an architectural masonry background. This type of mason focuses mostly on brick, block and mortar, and veneer work. Looking for a change of pace, Lukas applied for a position at Terrapin where he planned to adapt his skills to the craft of Landscape Masonry. He describes himself as an easy-going guy which is spot on, and this definitely helped him fit right in with our established team of hardscapers. Because he has showed an interest in dry stone wall building, Lukas recently attended his first workshop with The Stone Trust in Vermont. Lukas spends a lot of his free time outdoors either hiking, fishing or 4wheeling. He also can be found often working on his farmstead.
Mike Corsie has always been passionate about the outdoors and honoring the environment. Starting out as an environmental science major at the University of New England, Mike landscaped through the summers. Finding his interest peaked and his days fulfilling, he changed his major and school to pursue his passion. He started Terrapin in 2001 and has grown the company into what it is today. Its success being attributed to Mike's focus on one simple principle: to provide each customer with high-quality personalized service. With Mike being certified in Erosion Control Practices through the State of Maine he brings a new level of professionalism to the business. This certification assures that Terrapin Landscapes is not only conscious of the environmental laws and reasons why erosion control is important, but they practice it daily. Mike lives with his wife and 2 sons in Kennebunkport, Maine, allowing him to practice his strong belief to support one's community and stay local. You will see Terrapin's support at many local charitable events. The number one question Mike is asked… "Why the name Terrapin?" The reason is his favorite childhood album, Terrapin Station by the Grateful Dead. In his spare time, Mike spends time with his family and you still always find Mike at any opportunity for live music.