Meet the Barkman Staff


	Mark Barkman Mark Barkman has been in the landscape industry since 1980 and is the President of Barkman Landscaping. Mark is a Michigan Certified Nurseryman, and an active member in the Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association, (MNLA) and the Genesee Area Landscape & Nursery Association, (GALNA), and Michigan Green Industry Association (MGIA). In addition to many years of field experience, Mark’s landscape and irrigation design training comes through MNLA, Michigan State University Extension and countless landscape workshops and seminars. Mark and his wife, Renee, have two daughters, Jourdin and Darbie. When Mark is not working, he is an avid hunter and keeps busy with family activities. Mark’s love for the green industry has allowed him the privilege of making Barkman Landscaping an industry leader. Mark credits the Barkman Landscaping success to a dedicated and professional work force. You can reach Mark by emailing him here.
	Ron Fricke Ron Fricke is the senior member of the Barkman staff and is a Michigan Certified Nurseryman. He has been with Barkman Landscaping since 1987. Ron has the distinction of having held every position in the company, from landscape laborer, to pesticide applicator to senior estimator. Because of his variety of experience and knowledge, Ron has been nicknamed the “Answer Man” by his coworkers. His primary responsibilities include commercial and residential landscape and irrigation design, estimating and sales. Ron loves his work, but most important is his family. Ron spends most of his free time with his son, James, and enjoys golf as well as many other outdoor activities. He has enjoyed growing with the company, and looks forward to the new challenges ahead. You can reach Ron by emailing him here.
	Rob Herron Rob Herron has been with Barkman Landscaping since graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Landscape Horticulture in 2002. Rob is also a Michigan Certified Nurseryman. Rob has climbed the ladder at Barkman, having started out as a landscape construction foreman. He is now a job superintendent, working with our installation crews in the field, as well as heading up our safety, maintenance and training programs. Rob absolutely loves his job and has always had a passion for both the artistic and the technical aspects of landscape construction. In his free time Rob enjoys camping, biking and rafting, in addition to being an avid automotive enthusiast. You can reach Rob by emailing him here.
	Employment Like what you see? If you have a passion for the green industry and are looking for an exciting and challenging landscaping career, then we are the company for you. If you are hard working, self motivated and possess excellent work ethics, we want to hear from you. For employment consideration, contact our office or email your resume to employment@barkmanlandscaping.com.