It started in 1994 with a vision,
a truck and some garden tools…

Ryan is our almighty leader and the hardest working man you will ever meet. Nobody epitomizes Creative Roots Culture and Principles more than the head honcho. A fun fact about Ryan is that he can win a game of Connect 4 in only 3 moves.

Matt has been with Creative Roots for longer than we can remember and is the Landscape Construction Manager. He is originally from Muskoka, Ontario and completed a degree in golf course management from Durham College. Matt enjoys hunting and spending time on the rifle range.

Jacob is a Go-Getter! One of the youngest on our team, He’s worked his way up to manage the maintenance team and become a shareholder! When he is not leading the team, mowing and pruning he can be found dominating on the soccer pitch or pranking his co-workers.

Zach joined us in 2015 as a crew. 7 years later he became a shareholder! We were taken by his impeccable work ethic and dashing good looks. What he loves best about landscaping is the people he works with. What we love best about Zach is that he is soft yet very fierce.

Rik tracked us down from Ontario in 2021, and we’re sure glad he did! He’s a go-getter who studied landscaping and is keen to be a designer one day. He loves the intense landscape season so he can spend winters skiing! After 3 years developing from a landscape tech to a foreman and Jr Designer, Rik applied and was accepted as a shareholder!

Colette made the trek from Vancouver to Kelowna to be our Office Human several years back. She and Newman handle the crazy rag tag bunch at Creative Roots. If not there, find her hiking or biking trails, pumping iron, or hanging out with her man Ray.

Matt made the move from Sun Peaks to Kelowna in 2022 to put down roots with his fiancée. With several summers of landscape maintenance under his belt and a go-getter attitude, we were excited to have him on board. After a brief detour to chase year-round work and homeownership goals, Matt realized the culture and opportunities here were too good to pass up—and we’re so glad he came back! Now a proud homeowner with his wife and pup, Matt’s rocking a full-year Assistant Manager role with us!

Working in the dirt in the summer, playing in the snow in the winter. Passion is cooking and growing edible plants.
Creative, and a lot of weird.

Rebecca always has a shovel in the soil and a shoulder to lean on. Music, psychology and snowboarding makes her happy.

Meet Lexi, our very own Kelowna native! She joined the team in 2023, bringing with her a deep-rooted love for landscaping (shoutout to her mom for that green thumb!). After a season of landscape maintenance, Lexi’s infectious smile and boundless energy helped her quickly grow into her role as Foreman. She’s been working hard, learning the ropes, and taking on new challenges with enthusiasm. We’re lucky to have her leading the way!

Noah, his infectious smile and positive energy came to us from Ontario. He goes back when he can to share precious time with his family. He’s our family man!

Say hello to Josh, who made the journey from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, to Kelowna in 2023, eager to dive deeper into the world of landscaping and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle the Okanagan is known for. With a background that spans from warehouse work to being a top-notch salesman at The Brick (with a little landscaping on the side), Josh has quietly but steadily worked his way up to become an absolute powerhouse Foreman. When he’s not hard at work in the dirt, you’ll find him soaking up nature – whether that’s skiing, hiking, fishing, or biking. This guy’s always on the move!

Brent is the easy-going guy with a sharp mind and a strong work ethic. Before joining us in 2023, he was an agricultural farmer in Alberta, looking to put down roots with his big family and take on new challenges. He thrives on physical work that delivers real, visible results—and trust us, this guy gets things DONE!

Meet Trevor, one of our talented maintenance landscapers who joined the team in 2022. A true outdoors enthusiast, Trevor hails from Listowel, Ontario, where he worked as a service clerk, outdoor maintenance worker, and material handler before discovering his passion for landscaping.

His adventures have taken him around the world, including working at The Hermitage Hotel in New Zealand and volunteering at the Ukutula Lion Research Project in South Africa. With a Tourism-Travel Services Management diploma, Trevor’s love for travel continues both in-season and off-season.

Enthusiastic and dedicated, Trevor brings great energy to the team and we’re lucky to have him!

Roman joined us in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from his family’s nursery business in Ukraine—though sadly, the war made that no longer possible. A true gardener at heart, Roman has an unmatched passion for plants! He’s dedicated to improving his English and working towards residency so he can bring his family to settle in beautiful Kelowna. We’re lucky to have such a talented horticulturist on our team!   

Tanner joined us in 2024 with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in hand, years of landscape construction and maintenance experience, and big dreams of pursuing a landscape design career. He’s possibly the only one on our team who’s nailed a backflip on a snowboard and a hole-in-one at Tower Ranch Golf Club! A true go-getter, Tanner juggles multiple jobs to pay off student loans and build the career he’s after. We’re thrilled he chose to join us, and we’re excited to support his journey to become a landscape designer!

Rhian joined us in 2024, bringing a wealth of customer service experience, basic gardening skills, and a strong desire to learn and grow in her work. She’s fully embraced our culture of learning and is absolutely rocking her role as a Maintenance Technician. Rhian’s positive energy and hardworking nature make her an amazing addition to the team. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her partner, animals and growing her own veggies—talk about green thumbs!

Rigby joined us in 2024 after a brief but impactful stint with the Kids Cancer Care Foundation in Alberta. Originally from Ireland and Kenya, he’s now loving life in Kelowna and working hard to gain his residency here. A true avid learner, Rigby’s embraced our training systems and is excelling as a Maintenance Technician. And when it comes to hedge trimming from the top of a ladder? He makes it look easy!