Our Team

Dave Fairburn - CEO

Co-Owner of North Point Outdoors, Dave is the chief visionary of the company. He is responsible for thinking outside the box to create our long-term vision, mission and direction. He creates the tools and approach that help the team execute The North Point Difference.

Dave is an Irrigation Association Certified Irrigation Contractor and holds a NH Supervisory Pesticide License in Turf, Tree & Shrub, and Right of Way. He is a SIMA Certified Snow Professional and working on his snow accreditation with the Accredited Snow Contractor Association.

Dave is an avid pilot and enjoys flying around New England with his wife Danyell and children Henley and George. Dave holds a Commercial Single & Multi-Engine Certificate with an Instrument and Seaplane Rating.

Andrew Pelkey - COO

Co-Owner of North Point Outdoors, Andrew is our head of operations. He is the force behind executing the North Point Outdoors mission and direction of production. He provides diligent oversight of our office and division mangers to focus the overall direction, goals, and leadership of our growing team. His commitment to his team and customers is what The North Point Difference is all about.

Andrew re-invests into the industry by serving on the boards of the New Hampshire Landscape Association, NARFA - National Automotive Road & Fuel Association, and the Associated Builders & Contractors Self Insured Workers Compensation Group.

In his free time Andrew can be found snowboarding CO, or UT, playing tennis, and enjoying his summer on Lake Winnipesaukee with his wife Caitlyn, daughter Emma Lena, son Connor, and dog Maggie.

Kristen Baker - VP & Controller

Kristen joined the North Point Team in 2008 to develop our client service experience. She now serves as our Vice President, Financial Controller and Office Manager. Kristen handles the daily operations of our office staff and leads her team to provide a high level of customer service responsiveness and professionalism to our customers and vendors. She manages and develops our CRM processes, directs AP/AR and is our top line customer service director.

In her free-time Kristen enjoys spending weekends on Ossipee Lake with her husband Chris and daughters Aubrey & Alora. When she's not boating she enjoys finding the magic in planning Disney vacations.

Rob Fairburn - VP of Operations

Rob started his career in the landscape industry with Dave and Andrew, many years before North Point Outdoors was formed. He has been a vital part of our rapid growth and has served every role in our operations. Rob has the uncanny ability to excel at everything he does. He never surprises us with his professionalism, attention to detail and desire to go above and beyond for his team.

Rob leads our Division Managers and can often be found where he is most comfortable, leading the field teams with tools in hand. He ensures the crews have the training, tools, and equipment they need to do their job safely while consistently providing the quality that our customers have come to expect.

When we can get Rob to stop working, he enjoys adventuring with his wife Cassie, Son Kade, and their dog Archie, traveling to new places around the world and meticulously landscaping his home.

Mike Pellerin - VP of Business Development

Mike joined the North Point team in 2013. He has held multiple roles over the years, first as the Maintenance Crew Leader and Snow Area Manager, then sliding up into a Production Management role, and landing as the VP of Business Development.

With over 20 years of experience in the landscape industry, Mike has the skills and drive to support and bring value to our landscape maintenance and snow clients while actively partnering with new clients. Mike is a SIMA - Advanced Snow Manager (ASM), Certified Interlocking Concrete Paver Installer (ICPI), and holds a MA A1 Hoisting License.

When Mike puts his work phone down, he can be found on weekend trips to the Lake Winnipesaukee with his wife Kim, son Brayden, and daughter Avery.

Jared Batchelder - Senior Project Manager Design Build

Jared joined the team in 2018. He manages both private residential and commercial landscape installations. His calm and organized approach to project management allows for seamless installations for both our crews and clients alike. He has extensive knowledge with bridging the gap between our partnering landscape architects and builders to price, schedule and execute beautiful landscapes.

Jared brings an incredible intellect to the landscape industry. He makes doing a $1,000,000 landscape bid look easy. In the field, Jared can engineer any solutions to the most challenging of job sites and projects. While performing a project our clients take note of always being able to rely on him.

When he doesn't have his head down in a set of landscape plans Jared can be found spending time with his Girlfriend Faith, tending to his endless list of home improvement projects, fishing, tapping trees for maple sugar, or taking a hike with is Bernese Mountain Dog, Cain.

Bill McFadden - Senior Project Manager Irrigation & Turf

Bill joined our team in 2017 to head up the Irrigation and Fertilization division. He comes with 15 years of fertilizer and irrigation industry experience. We believe that Bill has actually watched grass grow. He is a wealth of turf management knowledge and his passion for the perfect lawn drives his success.

Bill has a magnetic personality, ruggedly good looks and is determined to make our customer lawns as beautiful as his own. He is a dedicated, hard working leader who is always willing to go above and beyond to deliver on client expectations. We are amazed by Bill's talents and know our clients feel the same way.

When he isn't laying in his lawn with a magnifying glass, studying books on turf weeds and disease, Bill spends his free time coaching youth sports, traveling, and snowboarding around the country.

Chris Baker - Shop Facility & Fleet Division Manager

Chris started with NPO in 2018, acting as a consultant to our team providing support with our fleet maintenance. In 2020 Chris was brought on full time as our Shop Facility & Fleet Manger. Chris is tasked with the oversight of our new 11,000 square foot shop and storage facility along with managing a fleet of 400+ vehicles and equipment assets. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to the team as a Master ASC Certified Mechanic with over 20 years of experience in management for a national automotive repair company.

Chris likes to spend his off time with his wife Kristen and daughters Aubrey & Alora boating on the Lake Ossipee. He can tackle any home renovation project and when he has a minute to himself, he enjoys his classic Chevy pickup.

Ian Dempster - Landscape Maintenance Division Manager

Ian started with NPO in 2018. He brought over 10 years of experience in landscape maintenance, along with irrigation and turf care skills developed in the wilderness of Minnesota. Ian oversees NPO's largest division with over 40 team members. Leading by example and filling the voids where needed while keeping his eye on quality.

Ian spends his down time with his Wife. When he isn't being a supportive husband, Ian uses the remaining energy developing his skills as an avid disc golfer. Off the course, Ian can be found out in nature where his beard and flannel feel most at home, in front of a smoker as he expertly prepares fall of the bone ribs, Brisket and scratch BBQ sauces.

Dana D’Esopo - Turf Division Manager

Dana started with us in 2020 as a turf care technician. His drive, dedication, and positive attitude quickly landed him in the role of Turf Care Division Manager.

Dana's passion for turf resonates down through his team of skilled technicians. His 13 years of experience in the industry along with his NH G1, G2, B and MA CORE Licenses provide him the tools to deliver a quality product to our 1000+ residentials and commercial turf care clients.

In this spare time, Dana enjoys skiing, ATV riding, cooking, and is a fantastic amateur winemaker!

Matt Ennis - Design/Build Division Manager

Matt's calculated demeanor, partner leadership mentality and his desire to build a tight knit team fast tracked him to division manager in a couple short years.

Matt brings extensive experience to our Design/Build Division and has done an incredible job building a strong positive culture of his team and leading by example every day of the week.

Matt is responsible for the scheduling and logistics of over 20 people and the complex projects that they perform.

He is never afraid to get his hands dirty to support his crews, meet a deadline and ensure a high quality product is created.

In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with his Brother and his Dog Goku.

Zack Ennis - Snow & Ice Management Division Manager | Director of Recruiting & Training

Zack joined the team in 2019 after owning his own landscape company and serving in an operations role at another. With over 10-years of landscape experience he quickly advanced into a territory management role. It wasn't long before we saw Zack's natural teaching ability and desire to develop people around him. Zack saw an opportunity and developed our new Recruiting & Program and developed the North Point University training and on-boarding program. Whether a new hire has 0 or 20 years, Zach ensures they are welcomed and set on a path of success within our team.

Zach also stepped up to lead our Snow & Ice Division. He fights through grueling hours and work and isn't afraid to dispatch our 130 Snow Fighters, plow where he's needed, fix flat tires, and shovel an entire property on their own. Zach is a Lead by Example kind of guy. It's not uncommon to see Zach hit the field and take the hardest job off the crews plate on a Friday afternoon.

You can find Zack catching a live music show or hiking with his wife and dog during his time off.

Travis Ladd - Landscape Maintenance Territory Manager

Travis started with NPO in 2010 with no experience in the landscaping industry, but a desire to learn, and work ethic that is unparalleled. Travis started in the maintenance division, that moved over to the Design build Division for the last 5 years. As NPO expanded, new positions were created and Travis was a perfect fit to be challenged with the responsibility of managing a territory in the landscape maintenance division. Travis is the definition of our "Bleed Blue" mantra. There isn't anything he won't do for his team members and NPO!

Travis is an absolute teddy bear with the body of the Hulk. As one of our first employees, Travis was taught the basics of what reliability, quality and value means to our clients. He continues to deliver those principles and teaches them to all of his crews week in and week out.

When Travis' body isn't at work his mind and heart still is. In his down time, he can be found pumping iron in the gym, taking in the neighbors mail, saving kittens and over tipping the neighbors lemonade stand.

Geoff Morrow - Territory Manager, Enhancements

Geoff boasts 10+ years' experience in the green industry. He has the ability to interact flawlessly between customers, colleagues, and his teams in the field. As a Territory Manager of Enhancements his knowledge in plant layout, onsite design, and operational skills makes for seamless delivery to our commercial client partners.

His upbeat, positive, and laid back affect keeps the crews smiling, motivated and excited to deliver quality enhancements. His skillset transitions well into the Snow season as a Territory Manager overseeing a grouping of our commercial snow clients.

When Geoff isn't at work you can find him on the golf course shooting under par, or making turns on the snow as avid snowboarder.

Chris Seltzer - Account Manager

Chris joined the crew in 2022. He brings over 20 Years of Landscape & Snow Management industry experience. His Bachelors of Science in Landscape Horticulture from Ohio State University has given him a depth of knowledge that makes him a true asset to our team and clients.

His landscape management experience started in the field on a maintenance crew before earning his spot as a Production Manager of up to 120 people. With real work experience and understanding we have found that his true calling is with a direct interface to our Commercial clients. Chris is extremely communicative, organized and detail oriented. He has rolled out many processes and value enhancements since he started.

In addition to serving his full time roll as Commercial Account Manager, Chris supports Dave Fairburn as a director of or Ramsey SmartDollar Employee Benefits Program.

When he isn't watching grass grow or monitoring tree and shrub pests, Chris can be found spending time with his Wife Erin, 2 children and 2 dogs hiking, fishing, enjoying concerts and tackling an endless list of home improvement projects.

Steve Stonis - Landscape Maintenance Territory Manager

Steve Stonis is a landscape maintenance savant. We are convinced he was operating his first mower by age 2 and has been striping lawns since before he could walk. Steve owned and operated a great landscaping company of his own before we convinced him that with his natural leadership ability, work ethic and capability he would find success as a Landscape Territory Manager.

In his role, Steve serves as a liaison between 5-6 field crews and our account managers. He can be found on the road handling quality control, training, motivating his crews and handling the direct coordination of landscape services. Steve is an extremely motivated, fun, energetic and humble personality that we all truly enjoy working with.

When it's time for fun, you will find Steve on a lawn mower or a tree stand during hunting season. He enjoys spending time with his Wife Krystie and their 2 super cool kids.

Steve is truly one of a kind. His passion for his trade and dedication to learning, growing and becoming better everyday is motivational and magnetic. We are certain you will feel the same way.