Gorman, Steve
Recipient of MNLA Landscape Award in 2008
Phone: (612) 861-9208 email:

With a combined degree of Horticulture and Design from the University of Minnesota, Steve Gorman is a well versed designer, finding unique solutions to a client’s desires. His career spans nearly 30 years, and is supported by seven prestigious Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association design awards. Steve views each landscape installation project as an opportunity to individually apply his many years of experience. He enjoys finding creative and harmonious solutions for client’s landscaping projects.

Haugo, Tom, Chair MNLA Certification Committee
Phone: (612) 861-7677 email:

Throughout his 30 years in landscape design and construction, Tom Haugo has won nine prestigious Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association awards and two National Landscape Association awards for Excellence in Landscape Design. His portfolio includes a wide variety of residential and commercial projects. Time after time, Tom is able to approach each project with an eye for detail. He uses practical problem solving skills to transform landscape into great outdoor living spaces.

Herbst, Bruce
Phone: (612) 861-7649 email:

Bruce Herbst brings a background in architecture to his position at Bachman’s. He received a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the University of Illinois, and worked as an architect in Minneapolis prior to entering the nursery/landscape industry in 1976. He has been with Bachman’s since 1985. Given his background in architecture, Bruce has a solid understanding of how plant material can work with other design elements. In 1992, he received a MNLA Certificate of Merit in Residential Landscape Design.

Hoffman, Leatha
Phone: (612) 861-9204 email:

Leatha Hoffman creates landscapes with a dynamic interplay between solid shapes and structures balanced with creative plant combinations and colors. She has seven years experience with landscape design and has been selected to install one of the Secret Gardens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this summer. Leatha earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mary in North Dakota and has studied at the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Johannson, Ami
Phone: (612) 861-9206 email:

Ami Johannson is a MNLA Certified Landscape Professional with a landscape design degree from Dakota County Technical College.   She previously worked in international marketing, but her love of design led her to her work with Bachman’s in 2003.  Ami is an avid gardener.  She enjoys the challenge of designing “perfect fit” outdoor living spaces for her clients.

Laechelt, David

Madsen, Mark, Member of MNLA Board of Directors
Phone: (612) 861-9226 email:

Mark Madsen is a St. Olaf College graduate with 32 years of experience in landscape design; 23 of which have been with Bachman's. During his professional career he has won four awards from  MNLA for Excellence in Landscape Design. Mark also enjoys landscape photography, having been published regionally. He is especially able to visualize a design, much the way he would a photograph, creating beautiful landscape designs and installations.

McAlpine, Ryan
Phone: (612) 861-7648 email:

Ryan P. McAlpine has bachelor degrees in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design from North Dakota State University.  He worked hands-on for several years installing numerous landscape projects and leading a Bachman’s installation crew.  Ryan’s training and passion for design, coupled with his great understanding of “how to” make Ryan a very effective designer and project manager.

Melquist, Daryl
Phone: (612) 861-7655 email:

Daryl Melquist graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Landscape Horticulture. He came to Bachman’s in 1977 and since then has led the sales staff for all but his first year. Daryl’s success can be attributed to his attention to detail and proven ability to create stunning landscapes. Combining creativity with function in landscape construction and planting design has been one of Daryl’s strengths in his 31 years of experience.

Porwoll, Mike
Phone: (612) 861-7647 email:

With a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Minnesota and 21 years of experience, Mike Porwoll knows the industry well. Throughout his career he has successfully designed both residential and commercial properties. Mike has developed a strong intuitive sense of design, which allows him to quickly and efficiently respond to any landscape challenge. Using his comprehensive knowledge of plants and landscape construction, he is able to create personalized designs with aesthetic flair.

Schneider, Tim
Phone: (612) 861-9205 email:

Tim Schneider grew up in the landscape business, working for his father installing all kinds of hardscape and planting projects and eventually designing those projects as well. Tim earned his AAS degree in Landscape Design and Construction from Hennepin Technical College and his years of “hands on” give him a thorough understanding of retaining walls, paver walks and patios and all types of plantings.

Stern, Korey
Phone: (612) 861-7650 email:

Korey Stern brings 14 years of design and project management experience to Bachman’s. He received Bachelor degrees in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design from North Dakota State University. Korey is knowledgeable in all aspects of landscape installation and design, planning with the client’s needs and goals as a key component in the overall design.

Wilde, Steve
Recipient of MNLA Landscape Award in 2007
Phone: (612) 861-7657 email:

Steve Wilde has been with Bachman’s for 25 years as a Landscape Designer. He received degrees in Landscape Design and in Urban / Regional Planning from South Dakota State University in 1978. Steve specializes in residential landscape design and has received five design awards from MNLA. He enjoys helping clients combine plants material and hardscape construction to make their outdoor space practical, comfortable and appealing.

Woldorsky, Richard
Phone: (612) 861-7774 email:

Richard Woldorsky brings a combination of experiences to Bachman’s Landscape. He received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies from the University of Minnesota. Richard has worked as an Urban Planner and Landscape Architect. He has been with Bachman’s for over 16 years working as a commercial and residential Landscape Designer. Richard’s urban planning background allows him to uniquely contribute to commercial design.

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