Chris Edin – Owner/President

It all started when Chris was a young boy working in the yard.  His love of the outdoors and passion for making things beautiful steered him toward a position with a local landscape contractor at the ripe old age of eighteen.  After twelve years of learning and growing in the industry, he struck out on his own. 

Chris is a Certified Pesticide Applicator in both Kansas and Missouri, Certified Backflow repair/tester, and a Member of Magic Council and Kansas Turfgrass Foundation. He has more than twenty five years of experience in the Green Industry.

Marla Edin - Owner/Vice President

Marla has been actively involved in Lightning operations since 2003. After surviving 14 years in the corporate world Marla brings enthusiasm, drive, and energy to our daily operations. She serves as Office Manager for our Lake of the Ozarks branch. Marla also coordinates training, corporate communication, and marketing for both locations.

Charles Jobe – Account Manager

Charlie started with Lightning in 1996 and was promoted to Manager in 2006. Charlie has a proven track record of Green Industry experience, customer service, supervision, and problem solving. He has extensive experience with all aspects of the landscape industry.

Adrian Brockman – Maintenance Manager

Adrian has been with Lightning since 2002.  Adrian has over six years’ experience in the lawn care field.  Adrian is responsible for your lawn mowing, lawn applications, core-aeration and lawn renovations.   Snow removal is one of Adrian’s favorite pastimes. You will find him out ‘till the wee hours of the morning trying to get you to work safely.  Adrian is a certified pesticide applicator in Kansas and Missouri.

Dan Hanson – Landscape Designer

Dan started with Lightning in 2005 and has been designing landscapes for more than five years.  Dan is an Aggie Master Gardener with a B.S. in Horticulture from Texas A&M, with an emphasis in Landscape Design.

Scott McNatt – Estate Manager

Scott has a love for the garden like no one else.  Scott started with Lightning in 2004 and is responsible for the installation and care of our many flower plantings and prestigious gardens.  His eye for color and conscientious work ethics produces incredible results in your landscape. 

Adam Anderson - Shop Mechanic

Adam has been tinkering with mowers and equipment since he was a kid, taking things apart since he was able to. Adam is passionate (really) about proper equipment maintenance and is responsible for keeping our vast array of equipment in top working order. While not working at the shop you might find him out drag racing riding mowers.

Kimberly Barnett – Office Manager

Kimberly has been with Lightning since March of 2006.  Kimberly worked in her brother’s office for years in the lawn care field before coming to Lightning.  She brings much experience and enthusiasm to our office.