Our Team

Behind every clean edge, finished project, and on-time visit is a team that takes pride in doing things the right way.

We’re a group of local professionals who care about the details, the experience, and the relationships we build along the way. From the first walkthrough to the final cleanup, our goal is to make every client feel taken care of and every property look its best.

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Owners

Brian McKnight

Founder and Owner

With over 25 years of experience, Brian is an expert in the field of landscaping and outdoor living. He loves working outside and using his vast knowledge to enhance landscapes in Northern Colorado. Brian grew up in Fort Collins and studied horticulture at Front Range Community College. When he is not beautifying landscapes, Brian enjoys fly fishing and traveling.

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Mary McKnight

Owner

Mary grew up in Indiana and came to Colorado to study Global Tourism in 2001. Brian and Mary met and married and in 2012 and she started running the administrative part of the landscaping business soon after. Mary enjoys the outdoors and supporting the men and women of Turf Tamers personally and professionally.

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Crew Leads

AJ Pacella

Install Crew Leader

Originally from Montana, this is AJ’s second season with Turf Tamers. AJ holds a degree in Landscape Design from Montana State University and brings both technical knowledge and hands-on leadership to every project. His eye for detail, design background, and strong work ethic make a huge impact on the quality we deliver.

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Nick Sellers

This is Nick’s second season with Turf Tamers. Nick is originally from Tennessee. Nick brings years of landscaping experience, along with his southern charm and strong work ethic.

Maintenance Crew Leader
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Crew Members

Josh Taylor

Crew Member

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Luke Simms

Crew Member

Administrative Team

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Tiffany Broadhurst

A Fort Collins native, Tiffany is dedicated to operational excellence and superior customer service. A proud graduate of Colorado State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, she also holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and is currently completing her PhD in Organizational Psychology. She enjoys watching sports and spending time with her family. 

Chief Administrative Officer
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Holly Lorek

Bookkeeper

Holly has been with Turf Tamers for three seasons. With her exceptional attention to detail and vast knowledge of budgets, finance, and organizational operations, Holly ensures the books are always in order and accounted for. Holly lives on a mini farm with her husband and two children in Northern Colorado.