Staff
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Martin B Thomas, BSLA
Founder & President
Education
- Bachelor of Science – Western Kentucky University
- Bachelor of Science Landscape Architecture – University of Kentucky
- Teaching Assistant
- Certificate of Merit
- Graduated with Honors
Work
- Founder and President of Landscape Alternatives, Inc.
- Founder, President and Patent holder of Container Slik, Inc.
- Developed an international marketing plan and set up wholesale distributors
- Realtor – Milestone Real Estate Consultants
- Veteran – 3rd Infantry Division
Professional Connections
- Georgetown/Scott County Airport Board – Chairman
- Airfest – Chairman
- Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce – Board Member
- VP Communications and Marketing
- Scott County Arts Consortium – Chairman
Personal
I am a private pilot and have been flying since I was 16 years old. I also love art of all kinds and enjoy painting water color and acrylic when I get the chance. I live on the same property as the business with my wife and our 3 cats. Life is good!
Martin B Thomas, BSLAFounder & President
Debra Kumar
Administrative Assistant
Debra Kumar moved to Kentucky from West Virginia in 1981. She joined Landscape Alternatives, Inc. in 2013. Trained as a Master Gardener, she was originally hired as a garden center employee to maintain and sell plants, advise customers, and market other merchandise in our gift shop. After the “Great Flood” in April of 2015, when we ceased retail gift and plant sales, she was promoted to Office Manager. Debra is also active in her church and community as a volunteer, has served on the board of several 501(c)(3) non-profits, and is a performing artist as an actress and storyteller. She brings a wealth of business skill, leadership and organizational experience to our daily operation.
Debra KumarAdministrative Assistant
Deby Tooker
Office Staff
Deborah Tooker joined our company in November of 2020. Originally from Arizona, She moved to Georgetown in 2015. Trained as a Human Resources Director, and having worked in that field for 30 years, she is now semi-retired; working part time for Landscape Alternatives. Deby is also active in her church and community as a volunteer, and regularly serves at a local homeless shelter. Her friendly demeanor and professional attitude is an asset to our organization.