Tom Barrett, President
B.S., Landscape Horticulture, the Ohio State University, 1979
Lifetime Washington State Certified Landscaper Certificate.
Tom founded Environmental Construction, Inc. in 1990 and has more than 25 years experience to address landscape issues specific to the Northwest.
Hometown: Boardman, Ohio
Most treasured possession: 22’ Seasport with kayak racks.
Favorite childhood memory: Fort building in the woods with my brother.
Favorite line from a movie: “I like pizza.” (Multiplicity)
Favorite thing to do when no one is looking: write my book “The World According to Tom.”
People would be surprised if they knew that I meditate daily.
Definition of living well: Being happy, content and having wonderful family and friends.
Why I started ECI: I get particular joy from experiencing the human creative process and helping my clients reconnect with their garden.
You might recognize Tom from boating and kayaking on the lakes and Puget Sound in the warm months and Telemark skiing in the winter.
Geep Charlebois, Operations Manager
B.A., College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Florida
Landscape Design coursework since 2002
Geep has been a part of Environmental Construction, Inc. since 2001.
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Secret vice: Twizzlers
Most treasured possession: Henry, the stuffed animal I got when I was 2.
Favorite childhood memory: Several Christmas-New Years weeks with 40-some relatives and friends at the ski cabin that slept 19.
Favorite book read: Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian
Favorite line from a movie: “Just a fly in the ointment, Hans. The monkey in the wrench.” (Die Hard)
People would be surprised if they knew I was a minor league baseball mascot.
Why I work for ECI: I get to do a bit of everything.
You might recognize Geep as a ski instructor at the Summit in the winter or as a tournament Wiffleball player in the summer.
Lori Beehner, Project Lead
B.S., Applied Psychology, St. Cloud State University
Landscape coursework since 2004
Lori has been a part of Environmental Construction, Inc. since 2004.
Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa
Favorite childhood memory: Roller-skating around the furnace in my grandparents basement
Favorite book read: The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
Favorite line from a movie: “Go that way really fast and if something gets in your way, turn!” (Better Off Dead)
Definition of living well: To a full plate, full beer and mouths full of laughter. That’s good living. Surrounded by friends who love and support you. That’s good living.
Best advice anyone ever gave me: My dad told me, “You only live once, so enjoy it while you can.”
Why I work for ECI: I love building things and seeing the result of hard work. It is a small company and the people I work with are great.
You might recognize Lori from around Seattle pouring a beer or mixing a cocktail.
Nick Peinecke
Landscape and Irrigation coursework since 2000
Nick has been a part of Environmental Construction, Inc. since 2005.
Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Secret vice: There's no such thing as too much coffee!
Favorite Personal Quote: "Watch me do this."
Favorite book read: Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica by Issac Newton
You might recognize Nick from snowboarding in the winters or playing with his dogs.
Brion Henault, Design Manager
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree, University of Washington
Brion has been a part of Environmental Construction, Inc. since 2006.
Hometown: Marysville, WA
Secret vice: Smoked Oaxacan chiles
Most marked characteristic: Quick wit.
Favorite childhood memory: Walking on frosty grass in autumn.
Favorite musical artist: Nick Drake
Favorite book read: Choke, by Chuck Palahniuk
Favorite movie watched: Harold and Maude
If I could live anywhere, I would be in: San Juan Islands
First paying job: Newspaper Delivery
Definition of living well: Sharing a meal of home grown produce and conversation with friends.
Amanda Dwyer
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Michigan, 1999
Landscape Design and Construction coursework 2003-Present
Amanda has been a part of Environmental Construction, Inc. since 2006.
Hometown: Washington DC
Most treasured possession(s): My father’s pocket watch and my dog
Most marked characteristic: I have funny eyebrows.
Favorite childhood memory: the woods at the end of our street.
Favorite thing to do when no one is looking: Placing objects on top of other objects.
Favorite book read: The Street of Crocodiles, by Bruno Schultz
If I could live anywhere, I would be in: the middle of nowhere, which would be a very dense forest.
Definition of living well: Fresh air, food cooked over a campfire and being in love.
Best advice anyone ever gave me: “You can’t save time, you can only spend it.”
Why I work for Environmental Construction, Inc.: I get to drive a really big truck and build cool stuff.
Malcolm Copple
Landscape and irrigation experience since 1994
Malcolm has been a part of Environmental Construction, Inc. since 2006.
Hometown: Okanogan, WA
Secret vice: Techno music
Most marked characteristic: My hair.
Favorite childhood memory: Growing up on our farm.
Favorite movie watched: Boondock Saints.
Favorite book read: Return of the King, J.R.R. Tolkien
If I could live anywhere, I would be in: Dublin, Ireland.
Best advice anyone ever gave me: “Make your self look good and who ever you work for look better.”
Why I work for Environmental Construction, Inc.: I could write a real lame answer here but I just needed a job and happened to find a cool company to work for.
