Meet the Windwood Crew
Serving all your landscaping needs for over 32 years!
Windwood Enterprises is a family-owned and operated company, specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial landscape installation since 1991. What started as a small, family business, has become a booming landscaping operation, with clients throughout Washington state. We know the trade inside and out: from the tried and true backyard design of years past to the hottest trends of today; if you can dream it, we can create it. And when it comes to large and small-scale commercial and industrial projects, we’re the team you can trust.
Our success is built on you — our customer. We work hard to listen to your ideas and your needs, and pride ourselves on installing a landscape that is perfect for your home or business. We also strive to provide the best possible customer service to our customers, both before and after the sale. If we design it, install it, and maintain it, we guarantee it!
DuWayne Palmblad
Founder and Principal
DuWayne Palmblad started Windwood Landscape back in 1991, with a one ton and a tractor from his farm. Self-employed since 1978, before Windwood he owned and operated a family dairy farm in Whatcom County. In the beginning, the company’s main focus was landscaping, but thanks in part to DuWayne’s construction experience, the company continued expanding, eventually becoming the multi-faceted operation it is today. Now DuWayne, along with his son Curt, work in Windwood’s day-to-day operations and are supported by a great team. They’re both looking forward to many more years in business, all while providing for the local community. In his free time, DuWayne enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, taking day trips, and traveling.
Curt Palmblad
General Manager
Curt Palmblad grew up on his family’s farm and in the family business. When he graduated from Meridian High School in 2001, Curt tried a couple of college programs, but nothing seemed to fit. He started working for Windwood, doing mainly commercial and residential work, but over the years the jobs grew as the company expanded. Now Windwood’s general manager, the last fifteen years have been very exciting for Curt. He learned how to survive a recession, by diversifying what the company does and by expanding their market share. Recently, Curt has led Windwood into a period of growth by hiring more office staff and a sales team, helping the business become a thriving company. In his free time, Curt enjoys time with his family and working around the house. He also likes to go camping, fishing, and hunting on the east side of the mountains.
Gildardo Pallares
Fleet and Dispatch Manager
Gildardo Pallares started working as Windwood Enterprise’s Trucking Manager eight years ago. When he’s not making deliveries himself, Gildardo connects with the other drivers to get them set up with job information and makes and takes calls for future trucking projects. His favorite part of his job is meeting different people and providing Windwood’s excellent service. When Gildardo isn’t at work, he likes to spend time with his wife and three kids, fishing, camping, and hiking.
Kelly Oakes
Project Manager
Kelly Oakes has been working with Windwood for nineteen years. As the Project Manager for landscape installation projects, his typical day consists of organizing crews, onsite management, and being a part of the install crew. Kelly enjoys constantly trying and learning new things on the job, because it keeps the work very interesting. When he’s not at work, he’s typically at home spending time with his wife and three kids. As a family, they spend most of their time outdoors, working around the house, fishing, hunting, and going on camping trips.
Brian Gresham
Special Projects Manager
Brian Gresham has been a Special Projects Manager with Windwood Enterprises for seven years, but he’s been associated with Windwood for more than 15 years. He primarily works in Sales or Estimating but plays a role in technical systems design and construction processes as well. The most interesting thing about Brian’s work at Windwood is that his days are almost always different; one day he might be designing or drafting something and the next day he might be estimating on a sales lead or offering technical support on a project. When he’s not at work, Brian can be found hiking, trail running, rock climbing, practicing yoga, reading, or spending time with his wife. His daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren live in Lakewood, and spending time with them is also a priority.
Shaylene Henken
Office Manager
Shaylene Henken has been the Office Manager at Windwood Enterprises for 6 years now. Her typical workday includes payroll, billing, email correspondence, and managing accounts receivable and accounts payable. Shaylene really enjoys the work environment and the people at Windwood. When she’s not at work, she, and her husband care for their small hobby farm with horses, goats, and a crazy mini mule. The farm has become a labor of love, and the two of them are constantly working on renovations and remodels.
Jamie Lyng
Administrative Assistant
Jamie Lyng recently left dental assisting to join the landscaping industry as an Administrative Assistant. She has been at Windwood for over a year now, but she is no stranger to the industry, thanks to her husband who has been working here for the past eight years. When Jamie isn’t working, she is usually out golfing with her husband, visiting national parks, or snuggling with her two precious pups at home.
Megan Johnson
Contracts Coordinator
Megan Johnson has worked in the Landscape Industry for over 6 years. When she’s not at the office you can usually find her working on all types of home projects, riding and training her horses, spending time with friends, family, and husband, then always off on an adventure and exploring with her busy little boy!
Heidi Roberts
Estimating Assistant
Starting at Windwood in 2014, Heidi has had several different roles over the years including Office Manager, AR Admin, and Estimating Assistant. After starting her family, she took a step back, working part time from home. She is glad to be back in the office again and a part of this amazing team. Along with her husband and 2 kids, she loves to go camping whenever possible, while still working on fixing up their dream property. Starting with a few chickens and sheep, she’s excited to watch their small farm grow. There’s always a project to do!
Riley Gunderson
Maintenance Projects Manager
Riley Gundersen joined us in October of 2022 as our Maintenance Projects Manager here at Windwood. Out of college his professional experience has been in landscape management. While he has worn many hats in the field, his expertise is in maintenance management, and why he’s been brought into this role here at Windwood. He is certified by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) as a General Horticulturist and as an Exterior Manager.
Josh Steinbach
Maintenance Field Manager
Josh Steinbach recently joined Windwood in July 2023 as our Maintenance Field Manager. He has a variety of experience in the Landscape Industry which is why he was brought on to manage our maintenance crews out in the field. You can catch him out and about with the guys, helping with day to day tasks, scheduling, and overseeing quality control on our sites. When he isn’t at work he’s hanging out with family, watching sports or playing golf.