Dave Penry, (pictured left) co-owner, president and CEO of Pacific Landscapes in Sebastopol, CA, began his landscape profession 38 years ago putting integrity and accountability above profits. As it turned out, those ideals have enhanced profitability, evidenced by the company's ranking of seventh of all North Bay Commercial Landscape Contractors by the North Bay Business Journal with annual revenue of $3.7 million. However, Dave really stands out because of his bravery when he decided to stand up for immigrant workers, because he felt it was the right thing to do. His fervor catapulted him to the forefront of the national debate over illegal immigration. Penry flew to Washington to confront our legislators about the issue, drawing media attention and even launching a TV spot. Although he doesn't abide by illegal immigration, he hopes for a comprehensive solution and a humane way to deal with the nation's estimated 12 million illegal workers, whom he views as critical to the U.S. economy. For the third year in a row, Pacific Landscapes was among the Business Journal's Best Places to Work demonstrating its concern for employee welfare via support for workers wanting to improve their English, loans for family emergencies, Section 125 savings plans for health and childcare and mentoring suitable employees into management. Additionally, the firm was honored by the Sonoma County Business Environmental Alliance (BEA) with a Best Practices Award for dedication to profitable environmental practices and its leadership role in water conservation programs.
Dave Penry, (pictured left) co-owner, president and CEO of Pacific Landscapes in Sebastopol, CA, began his landscape profession 38 years ago putting integrity and accountability above profits. As it turned out, those ideals have enhanced profitability, evidenced by the company's ranking of seventh of all North Bay Commercial Landscape Contractors by the North Bay Business Journal with annual revenue of $3.7 million. However, Dave really stands out because of his bravery when he decided to stand up for immigrant workers, because he felt it was the right thing to do. His fervor catapulted him to the forefront of the national debate over illegal immigration. Penry flew to Washington to confront our legislators about the issue, drawing media attention and even launching a TV spot. Although he doesn't abide by illegal immigration, he hopes for a comprehensive solution and a humane way to deal with the nation's estimated 12 million illegal workers, whom he views as critical to the U.S. economy. For the third year in a row, Pacific Landscapes was among the Business Journal's Best Places to Work demonstrating its concern for employee welfare via support for workers wanting to improve their English, loans for family emergencies, Section 125 savings plans for health and childcare and mentoring suitable employees into management. Additionally, the firm was honored by the Sonoma County Business Environmental Alliance (BEA) with a Best Practices Award for dedication to profitable environmental practices and its leadership role in water conservation programs.