Bradd Epping, CEO/Landscape Architect

Bradd has over 10 years of experience with Breezy Hill Nursery. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning with a minor in Ornamental Horticulture from Utah State University and an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University. With his strong educational and professional knowledge, he is able to work on both residential and commercial projects. Bradd’s passion for landscape architecture allows him to create unique and exceptional designs that are both functional and breathtaking. By working closely with his clients, Bradd is able to provide outstanding service with astonishing results.

Mike Schierl, Landscape Designer

As the landscape division manager at Breezy Hill Nursery Mike is a multifaceted designer. His innovative ideas allow him to create outdoor living spaces that are both sensible and breathtaking. Eco-conscious consumers look to Mike for his environmentally friendly design capabilities. Mike received a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin Madison and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He has been designing and managing at Breezy Hill Nursery for over eight years. His specialties include, but are not limited to: outdoor kitchens, pergolas, retaining walls, elaborate paver patios, outdoor fireplaces, and ponds.

Rick Fuller, Landscape Designer

Rick earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point where he majored in Forestry and minored in Urban Planning. He also maintains a certificate with the International Society of Arboriculture as a Certified Arborist. Rick began his landscaping career over 25 years ago and has designed and project managed residential and commercial landscapes all over Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. His specialties include plant material selection, perennial gardens, entertainment spaces, and project management. Rick treats every project with high levels of communication, integrity, and attention to detail.  

Dan Hitzeman, Landscape Designer

Dan began his landscaping career in college as a summer job in 2005 and discovered the reward of creating spaces for people. He received his Bachelor’s in Environmental Design from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His specialties in naturalistic planting & spatial design along with native plantings reveal his love of nature. He appreciates the unique challenges of each site and loves watching the transformation from start to finish. He listens to his customer’s needs and uses his expertise to create enjoyable landscapes.

Rob Hoffman, Landscape Designer

Dan began his landscaping career in college as a summer job in 2005 and discovered the reward of creating spaces for people. He received his Bachelor’s in Environmental Design from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His specialties in naturalistic planting & spatial design along with native plantings reveal his love of nature. He appreciates the unique challenges of each site and loves watching the transformation from start to finish. He listens to his customer’s needs and uses his expertise to create enjoyable landscapes.

Laurie Bujak, Landscape Designer

Laurie brings a diverse background to Breezy Hill Nursery with much of her career in business management, including developing a successful wholesale nursery business, with Living Designs Landscape Division. Her education includes attending Alverno College, focusing on Business Management and Professional Communications. Later, applying her passion for horticulture and design, she expanded her education by obtaining her degree through MATC's Applied Science - Landscape Design program. Laurie prides herself in focusing on the individual customer, so each design is centered to meet their needs, making their vision come to life.

Brett Nettesheim, Landscape Designer

Brett enjoys the outdoors and has always had a passion for beautiful landscapes. Brett’s career in  landscaping started as a summer college job while he attended UW Whitewater. He quickly grew  a passion for the art of landscaping, outdoor designs, and project management. Over the past  eight years Brett has worked as a Landscape Laborer, Landscape Foreman, and now as a  Residential Landscape Designer. With his diverse background in the Landscaping industry Brett  is able to transform landscapes into beautiful yet functional spaces. His favorite part of the job is  watching the transformation of the landscape from start to finish. Brett works closely with his  clients and uses his expertise to create a functional yet breathtaking landscape design.

Meet Kevin Coe   , your BHN Landscape Architect now covering the Chicagoland Area. Kevin received his Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University. For the past 30 years, he has specialized in preparing cost-effective landscape designs for residential and commercial projects. He has helped people connect their vision and lifestyle to their environments. He continues to grow as a landscape architect and pursues creating environments that are functional as well as inspirational. Outside of work, Kevin loves spending time with Eva and Calvin (Siberian Husky), riding his motorcycle, snowboarding, patiently golfing, and working in the garden.