The Backyard Company started in 1998 serving residential customer throughout the Houston area. Since then TBC now serves over 200 customers in pool maintenance and also offers pool repair and renovation.

"I love Juan Henriquez. He has serviced my pool from the beginning (5/10/01) and I tell all my friends that The Backyard Company is the best! My kids/grandkids like to watch how fast he scrubs and vacuums. He's like a machine. Unless my swimming pool blows up, you have a client for life!"

Marilyn Curtis

International Laboratory Supply, Ltd.
"I use The Backyard Company for several reasons. First..... I never notice anything... except sparkling, clear water. Next..... when I do have problems Rick and his guys take care of it quickly and economically.

Finally, I trust them to simply do what they say that they will do. That's important."

Thanks,
Peter Perez
International Laboratory Supply, Ltd.

	Rick Yarbrough - Pool Division Manager Rick has 16 years in the pool industry. He specializes in renovations, maintenance, and pool repair.  He is certified in pool heaters and automated systems.  Rick is dedicated to great service and quality work.
	Kirk Jordan - Sales and Design Kirk brings his personal perspective on residential and commercial landscaping in Texas to Exterior Designs. With extensive experience in many areas of the Green Industry, Kirk specializes in residential design/build and commercial design/renovation.  He has received multiple national recognitions for his work, expressing client personality and structure character through theme, customized material selections and foliage contrast. Kirk is a native Texan, received his Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Texas A&M University and continually seeks ways Landscaping can improve our quality of living. He enjoys mountain bike riding, remodeling and cooking!
	Suzi Hokanson - Customer Service Suzi Hokanson joined The Backyard Company in April 2006. She brought with her 4 years experience in Accounting and 20 years experience in Customer Service. The support she gives to our pool technicians has helped speed up repair issues, therefore, contributing to our customer satisfaction. Suzi is quick to react to the needs of the customer and is always friendly and available for assistance.
	Juan Torres - Repair Technician Juan Joined The Backyard Company in 1999 as a service technician. Recently Juan took on a new challenge and joined Rick in handling pool repairs. He is a great asset to the company.
	Juan Henriquez - Service Technician Juan joined the company in 2000. He takes pride in his work and always has a smile on his face. Our customers love him!
	Rogelio Camarena - Service Technician Rogelio joined The Backyard Company in 2002. He is concerned about his customers and does everything he can to make sure the customer is happy!
	Raul Hernandez-Service Technician Raul joined the company in 2006. He is very meticulous and he's always up for any challenge you may hand him.
	Eddy Maya - Estimator & Pool Auditor Eddy joined the company in 2000 as a chemical technician. He has a bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Mexico. Eddy's roles are pool auditor, exterior/interior estimator, graphic artist, computer trouble shooter and company photographer. He continues to educate himself in the English language and computer software classes. He is dedicated to the growth of the company and always available to help anytime.
	Julia Raia - Sales & Marketing Manager  She joined the company in 1999 and with her dedicated work ethics and enthusiasm; she rapidly expanded her role as an integral team member and moved into a leadership position.  Her success can be demonstrated with projects such as New Territory, River Oaks Country Club, Anadarko, Royal Oaks, Greatwood and Four Oaks Place.  Julia's commitment to the future of the company is shown by her constant persistence to customer satisfaction and her desire for self-improvement.  Her creativity is shown through her watercolor paintings and cooking skills.  Julia plans to play golf in every state at least once.
	Jimmy Collins - Principal & President Jimmy has an Associate degree in Horticulture and over 25 years of experience in landscape management and landscape installation.  He is also an expert in turf management and irrigation work.  His past positions include Director of Operations for Earthtone Development and Operations Manager for the Outdoor Division of The Spencer Company.  Jimmy is a certified Chemical Applicator.  His past landscape management projects include New Territory, Fairfield, Transco Tower, Shell Westhollow Research Center and the Marathon Oil Tower.  Jimmy enjoys all sports, fishing and camping.
	Somir K. Paul - Principal & Business Counsel Somir has over 30 years of experience in general management, financial management and management consulting.  In addition to being a Director of Exterior Designs and Silversand Services formerly Komp Horticultural Services he is also the President and CEO of Woodlands Financial Services, Inc., and an advisor to several entrepreneurial businesses.  Prior to his association with Komp Horticultural, he was the General Manager of The Spencer Company, a Houston Horticultural firm.  Somir has been a seminar instructor for Rice University and a business speaker to various industry groups and universities.  Somir has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University;  a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Sam Houston State University, and is a member of the American Society for Quality Control (ASQC).  He takes pleasure in family activities, traveling, gardening and reading.