ERIC HAGEN
Landscape Project Manager
My interest in horticulture began in 1984 during my senior year of high school, when I attended a daily three-hour class focused on outdoor occupations. In this class, I learned the basics of plant identification, design, and landscape installation. It was during this time that I discovered my passion for working outdoors and creating things with my hands. My goal was to earn a degree in horticulture and see where it would take me.
In 1992, I earned a two-year degree in Landscape and Nursery Technician. By 1994, I had become a Certified Landscape Professional through the Minnesota Landscape Association (MNLA). Since then, I have obtained a Power Limited Low Voltage Lighting Technician license and completed a course on low-voltage lighting, becoming a Certified Illuminologist.
In terms of personal interests, I enjoy staying fit and exercising, spending time outdoors, and caring for animals. I take pleasure in maintaining my home, yard, and the pond I've installed in my backyard. One of the highlights of my life is my wonderful wife, whom I have been married to since 1992. We both appreciate the simple things in life—staying fit, living healthily, and enjoying visits with friends and family.
Another significant interest of mine is technology. I consider myself a self-taught "computer geek," and I find great joy in continuously learning about this field.
