Leadership Team

Meet the Swingle Leadership Team

The Swingle Leadership Team's major role is to articulate a clear vision and a code of conduct, professionalism and excellent customer service to help each team member understand that their efforts contribute to the big picture. While proving the necessary resources and having the right people in the right places mentoring their specific teams for success and individual growth. 

	Thomas R. Tolkacz, CEO - Tom is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in soil science with an emphasis in Turf, Grounds Management and Forestry. He has worked throughout many different departments in the company in progressive roles. Prior to Swingle Tom worked in a variety of green industry related positions with golf courses, municipalities, universities and private companies. An active participant in many green industry associations both locally and nationally, Tom has been honored with some of the industry's highest awards locally and nationally for contributions to the growth and development of the industry and the many individuals he has supported and mentored. In 1998, Tom became the fifth employee owner of Swingle. As CEO, his focus is on continuing the vision of John Swingle to "Stay ahead of the Pack" through a relentless focus on customer service and employee development.
	John Gibson, President - John joined the Swingle team in 1991. He attended the Colorado Schools of Mines and completed his education at the University of Phoenix, graduating with a degree in Business Management.  John's technical experience continues through maintaining various industry licenses and certifications.  A strong supporter of industry associations, John is past president of both state and national green industry trade associations.  He was a leader in the green industry's preparation and response to Colorado's severe drought in 2002.  John’s overall industry leadership has been recognized by many awards and honors - most recently having been named as one of the "Top 20 Most Influential Leaders in the Green Industry" by Green Industry Media. John was promoted to the President of Swingle in October of 2008.  As President, his focus is on designing and executing the strategy to support Swingle's vision of delivering exceptional services through outstanding employees to residential and commercial customers.
	Vicki Pine, Director of Administration - With Swingle since 2004. Vicki is responsible for Swingle's Customer Care Call Center, Human Resources, Information Technology, Training and Quality Assurance departments.  Prior to Swingle, Vicki's work history includes 22 years with Hewlett-Packard in roles as National Business Administration Manager and Business Manager for Colorado, Indiana and Michigan sales offices. Vicki attended Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently serving on the board of directors for  the Denver / Boulder Better Business Bureau.  Vicki's commitment to excellence in service is extended to external customers as well as to the development and growth of the Swingle employee with the goal to be the "employer of choice" in the greater Denver/Ft. Collins area.
	Paul Reimers, Controller - With Swingle since 2011.  Paul is responsible for Swingle's Finance and Accounting departments.  Prior to Swingle, Paul's history includes 27 years with UPS in roles as Accounting Supervisor, Finance Manager and Controller in Buffalo, New York, Atlanta, Georgia and in Denver.  Paul has his undergraduate degree from SUNY Buffalo and his MBA from St. Bonaventure University.  Paul has been married to Debora for 27 years and has three children in college.  Paul is actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America and his hobbies include golf, camping, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
	Kelly Gouge, Director of Operations - Kelly Gouge , Protection Services Manager – With Swingle since 1997.  Kelly is responsible for the Aeration, Bed & Border, Lawn Care, and Plant Health Care departments at the Denver branch.  Prior to Swingle, Kelly’s history includes 5 years as a professional forester working for the U.S. Forest Service and Texas Forest Service agencies.  Kelly graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelors degree in Forest Management.  He is a Certified Arborist and member of both the International Society of Arboriculture and Society of American Foresters.
	Bill Pitts, Senior Manager Enhancement - With Swingle since 1983, Bill is responsible for the Ornamental Prune, Shade Tree, Landscape, Decor, Irrigation and Mulch Departments at Swingle.  Bill started out as a crew foreman working his way up to supervisor, assistant manager and then manager of the Denver Enhancement Department. Bill graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in Agriculture.
	Tom Lynch, Branch Manager Fort Collins - With Swingle since 2009.  Tom is responsible for Swingle's operations and business development in the northern market of the Colorado Front Range.  Tom's experience in the lawn, tree, and landscape industry exceeds 12 years.  Prior to his current position, Tom worked at the Denver headquarters' office as the assistant Lawn Care Manager.  In addition, Tom previously spent 10 years as the Vice President of Operations at Lawn Doctor of Denver.  Tom is also an active board member with the Colorado Association of Lawn Care Professionals, serving as an industry representative to Legislative Day on the Hil and Day of Service in Washington, D.C.