T-E-A-M: Together Everyone Achieves More...
Phil Ring
Owner/President
Phil, an entrepreneur with a solid work ethic instilled in him by his father and over 30 years experience in landscaping, founded Detailed Environments, Inc., with the sole intention to provide for his family and the families of those he employs. His trusted instincts and dedication to this goal are what have made him and his company successful beyond expectations.
Phil's innate enterprising spirit was sparked in adolescence when he earned his way financially by mowing lawns and shoveling snow for neighbors. In his late teens, he began with a major landscaping firm and worked his way up from maintenance and construction laborer, crew leader, supervisor, and field trainer to corporate liaison. He earned numerous "top gun" awards for production and installation. Phil attended Wharton School of Business early in his career while investing long hours in the field to the point of full emersion, and today values his on the job and life experiences as an education second to none.
Naturally athletic, Phil enjoys various sports and is an avid runner, with several marathon races on his list of personal accomplishments. He also enjoys golfing, fishing, and going to rock concerts.
Jesus Melecio
Maintenance Production Supervisor/Training Specialist
Jesus has been with Detailed Environments since the company's inception in 1991, and a landscaper for most of his life. As a young boy, he began carving this path for himself by tilling the soil on his family's farm in Mexico, and by the time he was a teen, he found himself behind the wheel of a truck working for a major landscaping company. Along with his candor with clients and co-workers, Jesus' success is attributed to his "CAN DO" attitude and his love to get things done. His gift to lead by example and learn through experience makes him the top Training Specialist within Detailed Environments, Inc., showing crewmembers how to perform various tasks, rather than just telling them. Jesus holds certifications in concrete paving installation and retaining walls. He enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family.
Bob White
Vice President / Maintenance Operations Manager
Bob has been employed in the green industry since his high school and college days. He graduated from Haverford College as a business / economics major, was a 4-year starter on the soccer team, and played baseball as well. He earned his Masters degree in business administration from Drexel University.
After a brief hiatus in the banking field, Bob found his calling in the landscape industry where he is able to combine his love of the outdoors and gardening, with a strong financial background. He is a PA licensed pesticide applicator in tree / shrub and turf categories, and frequently attends seminars to stay abreast of the latest trends in order to ensure the highest level of expertise in evaluating our clients' properties.
Bob is married with 3 sons, and in his free time still enjoys playing and coaching soccer, as well as gardening and traveling to new places.
Kerrie Mitchener
Network Administrator/Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Kerrie’s office experience began with a part-time job at an insurance agency while in high school, and after high school she graduated from CHI Institute with a Business Computer Specialist certificate. While attending Bucks County Community College part-time in the evenings, Kerrie worked in the customer service department of a manufacturing company for 5 years before joining the Detailed team in 1999. She continued her evening education and graduated with an Associates degree in Computer Networking Technology, and has also achieved Microsoft MCP certification and Network+ certification. She still enjoys taking computer, photography and sewing classes to further her professional & personal development.
Married since 1999, she & her husband have traveled extensively, enjoy spending time outdoors camping & hiking, and are dedicated to rescuing animals. Kerrie is also an avid fitness enthusiast, and uses her love of exercise to volunteer with the Ainsley’s Angels and iCanBike programs for disabled children, and to raise funds for various charities.
Dan Husted
Construction Operations Manager
Dan joined the landscape profession in 1987 while still in high school, earned a BS in Landscape Architecture from Temple University, and continued to expand his knowledge in the residential profession of landscaping and hardscaping. In 2003, Dan joined the Detailed team and converted his 10+ years of residential talent into a new blossoming career in Commercial Landscaping and Management. This end of the industry opened many doors for Dan. He has been able to achieve certifications from both the Interlocking Concrete Pavers Institute (ICPI) and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA).
Aside from Dan's professional lifestyle, he is a dedicated Philadelphia sports team fan, and enjoys hitting the slopes or a day at the beach.
Evans Laird
Project Director
Like many people working in the green industry, Evans started out working part-time at a local nursery in high school. He quickly developed an interest in the landscape industry, which led him to pursue a formal education in horticulture. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in Landscape Horticulture. Evans joined Detailed Environments in 2004 as our Project Director. He is also one of our PA licensed pesticide applicators for turf category, and attends seminars to stay well informed so that the client will receive the highest level of expertise in evaluating their properties.
Evans is married with 3 children, and in his free time, enjoys a good movie, gardening and taking the family on vacation.
Joe Rock
Maintenance Production Supervisor/Turf Specialist
Joe has been with Detailed Environments since 2006. Along with a BS in Horticulture from Temple, he also has an AS in Turf Management from Rutgers. Prior to working for Detailed, Joe was a golf course superintendent for 10 years and has a varied background, which includes estate management, commercial and residential landscape management, nursery and green house experience. He is also a Licensed Pesticide Applicator in the state of PA. Joe is married with a daughter.
Dennis Connor
Controller
Dennis has been with Detailed Environments, Inc. since March 2006 and is responsible for the accounting functions of the business including financial statement preparation, budgeting, accounts payable, payroll and other special projects. Dennis graduated form Philadelphia University with a BA\BS in accounting and finance and has over 30 years experience in both large and small company environments.
Dennis is married and has three children, when not involved with their activities he spends many hours working on his gardens at home.
Bruce Jones
Senior Project Manager
Bruce attended Temple University’s School of Business. He has had a career in the commercial landscape field since 1985, where he has held various sales, production and managerial positions, and was responsible for major accounts in all market segments. He also took part in a national landscape training program, traveling around the country conducting training classes in various aspects of sales and production. In 2012 Bruce brought his years of experience and expertise to Detailed Environments. Outside of work, Bruce enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and going to the beach with his wife of 40+ years.
Ryan Shanahan
Area Manager
Ryan has been employed in the green industry since 1999, working for his first landscape company in high school and never looking back. He graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology with a degree in Landscape Nursery Management. After graduating college, Ryan worked for landscaping companies in North Carolina and Colorado before making his way back to Pennsylvania. He has been with Detailed since 2016 and brings a lot to the table with his hands-on approach and personable demeanor. Ryan is married, and enjoys spending his free time doing a host of outdoor activities.