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Custom Lawn’s Great Hometown Experts – Carlos Jacome

Our great people are what sets us apart from other companies in Kansas City. We want to take the time to introduce you to who you speak with on the phone, the guys who are taking care of your lawn & landscape, or those behind the scenes making sure everything at Custom Lawn runs smoothly. Carlos Jacome is a great guy who takes care of our lawns in the South Olathe and Overland Park, Spring Hill, and Gardner communities. Carlos loves making customer’s lives easier! Here is a little insight into who Carlos is!

Q&A With Custom Lawn Lawncare Zone Manager, Carlos Jacome:

Q: Where were you born?

A: Valencia, Venezuela

Q: How long have you been with Custom Lawn?

A: 1 Year

Q: What do you do at Custom Lawn?

A: Make peoples lives easier by making sure they don’t have to worry about having a thick green, weed-free lawn.

Q: How long have you been working in the green industry?

A: 2 years

Q: What is your favorite part of working for Custom Lawn?

A: The people, my co-workers

Q: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?

A: Study learn new things

Q: What’s your least favorite thing to do outside of work?

A: Waste time

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: No pets

Q: What’s your favorite movie line or quote?

A: “I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.” – Abraham Lincoln

Q: If you could choose someone as your mentor, who would it be?

A: Abraham Lincoln

Q: What would be the first thing you would do if you won the lottery tonight?

A: Fly around the world visiting different countries & buy a million dollar house in California

Q: If you could have any super-power, what would you choose?

A: Read people’s minds or fly

Q: If you were stuck on an island, what are three things you would take with you?

A: Knife, lighter and something to cook in like a pan

Q: What advice would you give to brand new Custom Lawn employees?

A: Work hard, stay focused

Q: What advice would you give to brand new Custom Lawn customers?

A: Listen to the professionals and follow instructions

Q: What is your favorite place in the world to eat?

A: Home

Q: Have you or any of your family served in the military

A: No

Speed Round:

Q: Messy or organized?

A: Organized

Q: Salty or sweet?

A: Salty

Q: Coke or Pepsi?

A: Coke

Q: Chocolate or vanilla?

A: Chocolate

Q: Rock or Country?

A: Rock

Q: Sneakers or Sandals?

A: Sneakers

Q: Books or video games?

A: Books

Q: Plane or car?

A: Car

Q: Winter or Summer?

A: Summer

Q: Tent or RV?

A: RV

Q: Cats or Dogs?

A: Dogs

Anything else we need to know about Carlos?

I care about my company, I care about my co-workers and I always try to find a better way to do a better job.

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About David Magruder

Dave Magruder has worked in the turf, lawn & landscape industry for 20+ years with the majority of that experience coming in golf course design, construction and maintenance. He is passionate about helping people and has found a great home at Custom Lawn & Landscape, Inc. in Olathe, KS in helping home and business owners in Kansas and Missouri build, develop and maintain amazing lawns and landscapes.

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