Mike Gillett has worked in the landscape industry for 26 years, starting from a laborer and moving up through every position in the landscape trade. Previously he managed a landscape maintenance business in Southern California producing more than $17 million dollars in annual revenue. He has a BS in Business Management and an MBA with an emphasis in Finance and Global Sustainability. He holds several major landscape industry certifications and is certified DiSC as a facilitator.

In his free time, Mike wrote a book about business management and general wellbeing as a guide to help individuals wanting to go into management or in management to help them find a better balance in life. He also regularly speaks to groups about mental health and mental illness and volunteers helping people find resources for help. Mike has three children and loves to hit farmers’ markets, cook, and generally experiment with food.