Meet Our Team

C. Fred Peratt

President

Certified Professional Horticulturist – Maryland
Certified Chemical Applicator – Virginia

Fred is a partner in a landscape management team that is capable of handling all aspects of landscaping, from expert and customer oriented design/build to detailed landscape management. His long interest in design and horticulture began in High School where he attended Stuttgart American High School, Stuttgart, Germany. Fred says, “The experience to touch and visualize the European art of landscape design was invaluable.” This helped Fred who was interested in Landscape Architecture to focus more on Urban Horticulture and Landscape Design at the University of Arkansas where he graduated in 1984

After graduation Fred decided to move to the Washington DC metro area as job opportunities were a bit hard to find in Northern Arkansas. Fred has worked for several large landscape firms in the Northern Virginia area and has 28 plus years of industry experience focusing on high-end residential and commercial landscape management. Fred is well known in the Green Industry for his dedication to providing personalized service, enthusiasm for every project, respect for each client and their property, innovation, teamwork, and the highest standards of quality and workmanship. Fred is thoroughly involved in the business on a daily basis. He sells, he supervises work in progress, and he manages the administration… but most of all he mentors. Everyone on the EE, Inc. team is coached and immersed each day in the “EE, Inc. Philosophy.”

Fred lives in Leesburg, Virginia with his wife Diane and son, Shaun.

Patrick J. Falvey

Vice President

Certified Professional Horticulturist – Maryland
ICPI Certified Installer
NCMA Certified Installer
Certified Sports Turf Manager – Rutgers University

Patrick is a partner in a design/build team that takes great pride in creating unique landscapes. He successfully manages challenging projects and enjoys helping the client to envision the finalized design. Being a native of Northern Virginia and working in high school at one of the Washington area's first nurseries helped nurture his interest and appreciation for horticulture and landscape design. His experience with natural materials such as stone, flagstone, and boulders has allowed him to install beautiful natural gardens at some of the area's finest residences, embassies, and Washington area landmarks. After college Pat was dedicated to continuing his education and attended The George Washington University's Masters of Professional Studies in Landscape and Sustainable design and received his certification with the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute for masonry and hardscape products that prepared him for a great career in the green industry.

Pat has worked for several large full service design build companies in the Northern Virginia area and has 28 plus years of industry experience. To achieve a new level of success Pat decided to start his own company and formed EE, Inc in 1995. Pat takes pride in the EE, team and enjoys helping our clients and employees achieve their vision. His focus on outstanding customer service that results in complete customer satisfaction is always a goal. “My greatest reward comes from walking a well executed project with a happy client.”

Pat lives in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife Carmel and his yellow lab, Gracie.

Kyle Thurman

Landscape Designer

Certified Landscape Designer, George Washington University

Kyle's interest in Landscape Design began with a love for art and an appreciation for nature. He grew up in Tennessee where his family taught him not only the facts about the plants, trees, and flowers that surrounded him, but also their inherent value and beauty. He holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from Memphis College of Art where he studied Graphic Design. There he was meticulously trained to make his ideas visible. After several years spent working as a Graphic Designer, he decided to return to his roots and passion, Landscape Design. He received his Masters in Landscape Design from George Washington University. While his passion is the art of Landscape Design, the completely satisfied client has become his greatest thrill. He loves helping people create a vision and he shares their joy when that vision comes to life.

Kyle currently lives in Burke, Virginia with his Basset Hound, Murphy.

Sharon Stettner

Bookkeeper

Beginning in 1985, Sharon started her own business providing political event planning for Congressional events, performed independent Congressional hearing transcription services to the Senate Finance Committee and became a certified Quickbooks Instructor. She has served on the Reston Swim Team Association Board of Directors as the Treasurer for the last 17 years. Prior to performing Bookkeeping services for Environmental Enhancements, she performed as a contracted bookkeeper for small business and private individuals. During the last 20 years she has held various volunteer positions at the Embry Rucker Homeless Shelter, as a girl scout and boy scout leader and taught school children and teachers how to use computers in Fairfax County Schools. Sharon also has delivered meals for Wheels on Meals for 3 years.

Sharon has lived in Reston, VA for 24 years. She currently lives with her husband and two beloved dogs. She has two grown children that have graduated from college and have jobs in their professions. Sharon enjoys biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, cooking and needlepoint.

“It is a pleasure working with a company that values every aspect of their business.”

Carmen Palacios

Office Manager

Prior to joining EE, Inc., Carmen worked in Human Resources for a large landscape firm in the Washington DC metro area. She brings 19 years of landscape industry experience to our firm and loves working with people. Being bilingual (English/Spanish) she has helped open many doors for our employees thru consistent communication and training. She is currently a CPR/First Aid/AED instructor.

Carmen was born in Bolivia where she attended Catholic University and migrated to the USA in 1985. She celebrated her official US Citizenship in 1996. She has two grown children and is a proud grandmother. Carmen enjoys reading, music and theater.

Her motto is “Be proud of who you are, take pride in what you do, and always do the best you can.”

“I am proud to be part of a company that has a vision, values people and provides a quality service.”

Kyle Vancise

Production Manager

Kyle's interest in landscaping began at an early age as his father was a local Virginia grower of perennials and annuals. He was thoroughly involved in the family business and learned the important process of how plants add value and beauty to the landscape. His dedication and commitment to success can be traced back to the two state wrestling championships he won while attending Clarke County High School. Upon graduation he attended Shepard University in West Virginia and received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health Sciences. He continued to pursue one of his primary goals and coached wrestling at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels. He is a founding member of Gladiator Wrestling Club in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Kyle soon realized that the world of teachers was a struggle and found good opportunities within the green industry. He is passionate about training and developing teams that will help EE, Inc. and our clients with their long term vision.

Kyle currently lives in Winchester, Virginia with his lovely wife Ashley.

Associations & Organizations

APLD     ICPI     PLANET Professional Landcare Network
Loudon County Chamber of Commerce     landscape contractors association U.S. Green Building Council Member



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Testimonials

I was walking through another association recently while they were getting their grounds worked on. Your crew is so superior to what goes on in other associations. The last visits here by Jose and all have really made the grounds look good in preparation for fall and winter. Some of the other crews of other associations don't even stop the equipment for pedestrians and they seem not to ever clean the leaves off the streets. Your crews really do a super job and the grounds look good as a result.

Homeowner,
Fairlington Mews