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Management/Sales Staff

Leaders in the Landscape Industry

Kale’s Nursery & Landscape Service, Inc. is a leader in the landscape industry, serving clients in the tri-state area.  Kale’s has the ability to meet all of your landscape construction needs, while providing a wide range of services for the residential and commercial landscape.  Known and trusted for integrity and quality, Kale’s has developed long standing relationships with some of the finest landscape architecture firms in the area.  With talented landscape crews and an experienced support staff, Kale’s is well prepared to offer you responsive and highly skilled assistance to meet your landscape needs.

Owner / President

Douglas Kale

Education: 

Rutgers University, BS Plant Science

Joined Kale's Team: 1972

Interests/Hobbies: Music, Antiquing, and Classic Cars

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Nursery / Yard Manager

Jim Kissel, CNLP

Certification: 

Certified Nursery and
Landscape Professional, NJNLA

Education: Rutgers University, BS Plant Science

Joined Kale’s Team: 1980

Interests/ Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Observing Nature

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Landscape Designer

Eden Cohen

Certification: 

BS in Landscape Architecture

Joined Kale's Team: 2023

Interests/Hobbies: Yoga, Animals, and Games

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Garden Center Assistant Manager

Jane Henderson

Education: BS in Human Resource Management

Joined Kale's Team: 2019

Interests/Hobbies: Baking, Genealogy, and Gardening

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Vice President

Landscape Designer

Scott Kale

Certification: Drainage Specialist

Joined Kale's Team: 1996

Interests/Hobbies: Camping, Family,
Boating, and Helping Others

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Landscape Architect

Ken Field, ALSA

Certification: Licensed Landscape Architect, State of NJ


Education: State University of New York, BS Landscape Architecture


Year Joined Kale’s Team: 1984


Interests/ Hobbies: Bicycling, and
Walking his Dogs

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Garden Center Manager

Regina Perrine

Certification: 25yrs. Experience in Customer Service, where she takes pride in exceeding clients standards and expectations.


Education: Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA, BFA, Emphasis Textiles

Joined Kale's Team: 2018

Interests/Hobbies: Baking, Genealogy, and Gardening

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Garden Center Horticulturist

Rick Lyons

Certification: Certified Arborist. 40 yrs. Experience in Ecological Landscapes and Urban Forestry

Education: Horticulturist MBA, MS Penn State University

Joined Kale's Team: 2018

Interests/Hobbies: Skiing, Hiking, and Gastronomic Adventures

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