Meet Our Staff

Tom and Tanya Ball - Owners of Ground Affects Landscaping, Inc.

"We truly Pride ourselves on customer relations.  I think that is what makes us stand out from other companies."

Tom Ball is the President of Ground Affects Landscaping, Inc. and has been working in the landscape industry since 1990.  He obtained a degree in Landscape Horticulture from MATC Mequon in 1993.

Tom started the business in 1996 with a  few simple goals, to provide quality custom landscapes and complete customer satisfaction.  He has joined numerous organizations throughout the Landscape Industry.  Membership has included:  President of the Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association – Metro Milwaukee Chapter and also on the WLCA State Board of Directors, member of the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation, member of the National Federation of Independent Business, Accredited Better Business Bureau, Metropolitan Builders Association, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and recently the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

Tanya is the co-owner of Ground Affects and often the first one you talk to when you call.  She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Whitewater.  Tanya is an active member of St. Luke's Church Council and former member and treasurer for the Jefferson School Board.  In her spare time she enjoys volunteering at the Jefferson Humane Society.

Jake Ball, son of Tom and Tanya, joined Ground Affects when he was 14 years old.  He started out with shop and nursery work before moving into the field.  Over the years he has grown with the company, gaining experience as a crew lead and foreman before stepping into his current role as Project Manager/Sales.

He studied Diesel Mechanic at MATC in Madison and brings both technical knowledge and hands-on experience to every project.  Jake enjoys working with customers and helping guide their ideas from concepts to completion.

Outside of work, Jake enjoys hunting and spending time with his wife, new pup Marlowe and family and friends.  He is also an avid spokesman for Life and places a strong emphasis on health and fitness in his daily life.

              Over 100 years of combined experience installing Award Winning Landscapes