TERRY NORIEGA - PRESIDENT   

Since he founded the company in 1977, Terry has guided Mariposa's growth from a small sole proprietorship to a premier full-service landscape firm. Many members of the responsible, dedicated team he leads today have been with him for decades.

Terry continues to be directly involved in the key aspects of the business: client satisfaction, operational efficiency, recruitment and training, quality control and safety. "I've always liked to make things grow," says Terry. "These days, my focus is on nurturing and growing the people of Mariposa to deliver an even better and broader range of services to more customers than ever before. After so many years, seeing our clients enjoy and appreciate a well executed and installed landscape is still the most rewarding part of my job."

Degreed in Ornamental Horticulture and holding multiple industry certifications, Terry has amassed extensive experience in the landscape services field. He is widely known and respected for his broad knowledge of all aspects of installation, maintenance and tree care. Terry is a member of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA), the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). He was honored by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, College of Agriculture as "Alumni of the Year" in 2006.

Training, Licenses and Certifications:

B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Certified Arborist - International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Consulting Arborist (candidate), American Society of Consulting Arborists
California State Contractors Licenses:
. C-27 - Landscaping
. Class A -Engineering
. C61/D49 Tree Trimming
Arizona Contractors License ROC178088 K-21
Pest Control Advisor - California
. Categories
. Insects, Mites and Other Invertebrates
. Plant Pathogens
. Nematodes
. Vertebrate Pests
. Weed Control
. Plant Growth Regulators
Qualified Applicator Certificate - California
Arizona Pest Control Business License #8246
Certified Landscape Technician - Maintenance
REN FLUGEL - VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA   

Ren directs field operations for all Mariposa divisions, including Construction, Maintenance, Tree Care and Fleet. Drawing on over thirty years in the green industry, he collaborates with each division's manager to ensure good client communication, plan large projects, organize equipment needs and meet company goals.

Ren is Mariposa's lead efficiency expert, deriving great satisfaction from making sure that the busy firm's complex production and equipment use strategies are as streamlined and effective as possible.

Ren has worked with Mariposa for over two decades. Our entire team looks to him for seasoned expertise. Our estimators often ask for his experienced input when creating bids and proposals.

Fully committed to landscape education, Ren enjoys helping Mariposa employees prepare for their Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) tests, providing instruction in plan reading as well as the written portions of the test.

Training, Licenses and Certifications:

A.A., Liberal Arts, Glendale Community College
Ornamental Horticulture, Pierce College, Los Angeles
Certified Arborist - International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Landscape Technician - Maintenance
Qualified Applicator Certificate - California
Certified Landscape Professional
LUIS HUIZAR - Vice President, Arizona Branch   

Luis brings decades of landscape experience and knowledge to his position as head of Mariposa's operations in Arizona. As a longtime member of the Mariposa team, he has gained extensive field experience, rising through the ranks to landscape installation foreman and maintenance supervisor prior to his promotion. Today, he draws on his hands-on management background to lead and motivate a skilled and organized team, dedicated to exceeding our clients' most demanding expectations.

Luis draws on an exceptionally broad range of experience to oversee the personal development of his professional team. With an in-depth background that spans the green industry, he's personally qualified to train his staff in all aspects of landscape maintenance, installation and safe equipment use.

"I'm proud to be leading Mariposa in Arizona," says Luis. "It's given me a tremendous opportunity to take my experience in both landscaping and leadership to the next level. It's very rewarding to see the great work my team consistently produces over the years - and hear the compliments we earn from our clients."

Training, Licenses and Certifications:

Qualified Applicator Certificate - category B
Certified Landscape Technician - Installation
Certified Landscape Technician - Maintenance
Certified Landscape Technician - Irrigation
Certified Arborist ISA
Qualified Applicator Certificate - Arizona