Team Bios

 

 

Our team lives and works in the communities that we serve. We are a proud Canadian, locally owned and operated franchise. Offering high-quality services & products along with professional lawn care advice are the main value-add differences we offer to our customers and neighbours. In support of our community, we hire locally, and we are proud to be a “Key Donor” to many local charities and community initiatives including: A Place Called Home, Rebound Child & Youth Services, Deafblind Ontario, and Camp Kirk.

Dan and Maureen started this family business with a vision, and today, Scott, Kellyanne, and Shannon lead key roles in operations, office management, and sales. Maureen and her sister Kathleen support administrative duties, and we’re excited to have Dan's siblings Jody and Colin and Kellyanne's husband Mike on our family team too. Learn more about us below!

Learn more about us below!

 

 

 

We have two key priorities:

 

 

1. Apply top-quality products and services, with professionally trained and licensed Lawn & Mosquito Technicians.
2. Exceptional Customer Service. If you ever have a concern or question about your lawn, one of our team managers will contact you within 48 hours. Please give us a try and see what we can do as your professional lawn care partner.

 

 

The Weed Man | Mosquito Hero Difference:

 

 

 

We enjoy living and working across small towns and communities, like the ones we have known while raising our family. It gives us the opportunity to get to know our customers on a personal level. This way we can provide you with tailored services that suit your lawn care and insect control needs and preferences. We are proud stewards of the environment and feel good knowing we are working toward improving our green spaces.

Our franchise operates with integrity and honesty. We make it our mission to provide an honest service, ensuring that we never recommend services you don’t need or won’t benefit your lawn. Furthermore, if we provide any service that does not meet your expectations, we commit to doing everything we reasonably can to promptly correct it.

Our local family business is committed to providing environmentally friendly lawn services that meet or exceed customer expectations. One way we do this is by having our Lawn Care and Mosquito Control Technicians undergo regular training programs. We ensure our Technicians possess a thorough understanding of lawn care, stay up to date with the latest industry techniques and equipment, and prioritize customer satisfaction above all.

 

 

 

 

More about our team:

 

 

Dan retired from IBM Canada after 37 years. His IBM career included sales, marketing, and customer care roles, with a big focus on customer satisfaction. He brings his business and customer service experience to Weed Man lawn care.

Maureen started out at IBM but has spent the better part of the last 30 years raising their family of two girls and three boys. They have raised their family in small towns, including Port Perry, Quispamsis (New Brunswick), Whitby, and now reside south of Lindsay.

Scott is our General Manager. He has a 4-year honours business degree from UOIT and numerous years of customer service and IT sales experience before joining Weed Man. He is a licensed landscape, industrial vegetation, and structural exterminator. He completed his Turf Manager certificate at Guelph University with the highest grade in his class.

Kellyanne is our Regional Office Manager. She has a Diploma as a certified dental assistant from Durham College and worked in dentistry for over 12 years. She is an expert in customer care and continues to bring that to her role. Kellyanne is a licensed landscape exterminator, enhancing her ability to serve customers with increased lawn expertise.

Shannon is our Sales and Marketing Manager. She has a business background and holds a Bachelor of Management degree from Athabasca University. She worked in banking for over 13 years in various roles, including customer service, leadership, and regulatory compliance. Her energy and customer service experience are a great asset to our team.

Kathleen is our lead project manager. She has a BA in economics and a BA in labour studies from McMaster University, along with 33 years at IBM, where she worked in both HR and as a product manager. Her skills and experience are a huge asset to our team.

Jody Urquhart is one of our Office Administrators. She is a graduate of Seneca College with a degree in Veterinary Technology and has many years of experience as a small business owner of a local tack shop, where customer satisfaction was always the top priority. This unique background has given her a comprehensive understanding of customer needs, problem-solving, and the importance of building lasting relationships.

Colin Urquhart is one of our Kawartha Lakes Field Managers. He has over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, including roles at IBM and TELUS, working with government and private organizations. He has led teams to meet project requirements and ensure customer success, specializing in sales, customer satisfaction, and strategic planning.

Mike Lawrie Mike joins our team this year as the field supervisor. With a background in carpentry, he has spent the past four years building custom homes and cottages in our local area. His strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence make him a valuable addition to our team. We’re excited to have Mike on board and look forward to the expertise and dedication he brings to the role.  

 

We look forward to being your professional lawn care, mosquito & tick control partners.

 

Thank you, from our family and team, for trusting Weed Man Peterborough, Port Hope, Cobourg, and Kawartha Lakes with your lawn care needs!

- Dan Urquhart, Maureen Urquhart, Scott Urquhart, Kellyanne (Urquhart) Lawrie, Shannon (Urquhart) Coates, Kathleen Williams, Jody Urquhart, Colin Urquhart & Mike Lawrie