Our Experienced Northern Colorado Staff
Staff Profiles
Management
Dan Sanger
Owner
970.566.0435
Dan is the founder and owner of Southern Exposure Landscape & Sprinkler LLC. Dan graduated from Colorado State University in 1987 with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture & Landscape Management. He is involved in all facets of daily operations, but particularly enjoys planting and layout.
Sales/Administration
Jared Lerwick
Landscape Sales
970.568.2164
After working on a sprinkler and landscape installation crew in Denver, Jared attended the University of Nebraska, where he acquired a horticulture degree in landscape design. After working in Denver and spending two summers as a design intern in Scottsbluff, NE, Jared helped start a growing landscaping company in Omaha. There, he had the privilege of working with one of eight consulting arborists in the country, where he gained useful knowledge on tree biology. Wanting to be closer to home, he moved back to the Front Range and joined the Southern Exposure team.
Leslee Sanger
Business Manager
970.217.7331
Leslee has been working alongside Dan in the green industry for almost 10 years after leaving a long career in corporate accounting and purchasing. She is involved in all aspects of running Southern Exposure, from advertising and sales to payroll. In 1987, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in Accounting.
Traveler
Office Assistant
Traveler's a constant fixture in the Southern Exposure office. He is responsible for maintaining company morale. He believes, however, that he's responsible for pruning and excavation. Traveler loves ALL food and most people.
Production
Jeremiah Miller
Operations Manager
970.590.4685
Jeremiah started his career in the green industry when he was 16 on a sod farm in Wisconsin. In his 13 years of experience, he has been involved in many facets of the green industry including: turf production, wholesale/retail sales, design, park management, customer service, landscape construction and maintenance. He currently holds a Commercial Applicator License and continues to educate himself to grow with the ever-evolving green industry. His passion for the outdoors allows him to provide customers with the quality products they deserve.
Pete Weber
Irrigation Manager
970.566.0868
Pete is a veteran of the sprinkler world. For 30 years, Pete has honed his craft in Northern Colorado. He has been involved in all aspects of sprinkler construction and is currently the Irrigation Manager for Southern Exposure. Pete is a Certified Backflow Technician and an expert in the field.
Dave Young
Landscape Foreman
970.222.0700
Dave got his start in landscape construction in the summer of 1987. In 1992, he got his CLT (Certified Landscape Technician) in construction and has been involved with multiple aspects of the industry since then. He has operated all types of equipment since his childhood on the farm in Missouri. Dave is a skilled “jack-of-all-trades” who has a passion for equipment operating and earth work.
Miguel Montelongo
Hardscape Foreman
970.308.8758
Miguel has been with Southern Exposure for 10 years. He is an artist with all hardscape elements and an absolute master with flagstone. His attention to detail and his work ethic define his work.
Jesse Munoz
Maintenance Foreman
970.581.8666
Jesse has been working in the green industry on the Front Range for nine years. In Landscape Management, attention to detail is paramount and Jesse's skill is evident in our exceptionally beautiful properties. Jesse has experience with all kinds of equipment — if it's used for Landscape Management, he can operate it.
