Olympic Landscape has been designing, building and servicing outdoor residential and commercial spaces in the South Sound for more than 40 years. As an expert landscape contractor, the company creates beautiful outdoor living spaces, unique gathering spaces and specially-themed gardens for homes and businesses. The owner and CEO, Joe Areyano, plans to continue that legacy. He is also adding new services and products that will carry Olympic forward for at least another 40 years.
“My family started a landscape company in 1980, so I’ve been around the industry for the majority of my life,” says Areyano. “At age 16, I started learning every division of the company, from landscape retaining walls to irrigation.” After about five years, he was promoted to field manager and continued to work his way into greater responsibilities. He’s now a certified landscape professional. This hands-on experience, he says, helps him ensure that customers receive the highest-quality service.
Since Areyano purchased Olympia Landscape from founder Neil Hedman, he has been expanding the business. The company intends to grow into a regional leader, expanding its service area and the services it offers: landscape design and maintenance, snow and ice removal, and small works. This is good news for local businesses and homeowners who need these services.
The growth of Olympic Landscape is good news for the larger community as well. The company increased the number of employees to about 50 in 2018. Additionally, Olympic donates 10 percent of net profits to local charities and events. St. Francis House, which eases the hardships of those in need in east Pierce County, and Backpack Kids, which provides food to children in need for weekends and school breaks, are two that Areyano says the company is particularly proud to support.
JULIE LEYDELMEYER