Our People
At Phillips Turf Science, we base all of our hiring decisions first and foremost on personal character traits. The traits we are looking for when making hiring decision is honesty, integrity, and attention to detail. In addition to these traits, we also look for employees who are caring, friendly, and are hard workers. Although we can train anyone to do a job, we cannot teach these character traits.
Our Promise
At Phillips Turf Science our promise is that our customers will always receive the highest level of customer service available. In the lawn business we are dealing with mother nature so things may not always be perfect. But there is never an excuse for poor customer service and that is Our Promise.
Wayne
Owner
Wayne Phillips is the owner and operator of Phillips Turf Science. Wayne has over 25 years of experience in the turfgrass industry. Wayne received his Bachelor’s Degree in Turfgrass Science from the University of Florida. He worked as a Golf Course Superintendent in the local area until he started Phillips Turf Science in 2013.
Wayne has acquired numerous business license certificates through the State of Florida. These license certifications include Chapter 482 FS Certified Pest Control Operator to allow residential and commercial lawn and landscape applications. Wayne also holds Chapter 487 FS Commercial Applicator License to allow the application of products to sports and recreation fields. Wayne is also licensed under the General Household Pest category.
Wayne has attended numerous continuing education programs concerning the continued improvement of turf management, and best management practices. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys spending time with his wife Tanya and their three children.
Holly
Office Manager
Holly Gideons is our Office Manager. Holly earned her MBA from Angelo State University and worked for several large companies in Dallas, Texas before moving to Florida. Holly and her family have lived in Niceville since 2010. She enjoys fishing, baseball, and traveling with her family.
Guy
Operations manager
Guy is the Operations Manager at Phillips Turf Science. He has been in the Niceville area for over ten years. Guy is very experienced in all areas of our company. He is very knowledgeable in agronomics, best practice management, and identifying/treating lawn specific problems. Guy has attended numerous classes through the University of Florida Extension Service. When Guy is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Guy holds Chapter 482 FS Certified Pest Control Operator to allow residential and commercial lawn and landscape applications.
Carolyn
Administrative Assistant
Carolyn Lacanilao is our Administrative Assistant. Carolyn graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and worked 9 years in that field before happily switching to motherhood. She and her family moved to Florida in 2012. Carolyn enjoys antique shopping, painting furniture and road trips with her family.
Emma
Receptionist
Emma Brechtel is our receptionist. Emma has lived in Niceville her whole life and she loves this community. When Emma is not working, she enjoys quality time with her friends and family, going to the beach, and fishing.
Jason
Field Supervisor
Jason Keith grew up in Crestview and attended Crestview High School. Jason enjoys staying active, going outdoors, spending time with family and friends. He also loves to travel to the Philippines.