Management
The senior management at Mariposa Landscape Arizona not only has extensive experience in the green industry, they are sensitive to the needs of clients as well as to their staff’s growth and success.
Terry Noriega
President
Since he founded the company in 1977, Terry has guided Mariposa’s growth from a small sole proprietorship to a premier full-service landscape firm. Many members of the responsible, dedicated team he leads today have been with him for decades.
Terry continues to be directly involved in the key aspects of the business: client satisfaction, operational efficiency, recruitment and training, quality control and safety. “I’ve always liked to make things grow,” says Terry. “These days, my focus is on nurturing and growing the people of Mariposa to deliver an even better and broader range of services to more customers than ever before. After so many years, seeing our clients enjoy and appreciate a well executed and installed landscape is still the most rewarding part of my job.”
Degreed in Ornamental Horticulture and holding multiple industry certifications, Terry has amassed extensive experience in the landscape services field. He is widely known and respected for his broad knowledge of all aspects of installation, maintenance and tree care. Terry is a member of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). He was honored by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, College of Agriculture as “Alumni of the Year” in 2006.
Training, Licenses and Certifications:
- B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Certified Arborist - International Society of Arboriculture
- Certified Consulting Arborist (candidate), American Society of Consulting Arborists
- California State Contractors Licenses:
- C-27 - Landscaping
- Class A -Engineering
- C61/D49 Tree Trimming
- Arizona Contractors License ROC245041
- Pest Control Advisor - California
Categories
- Insects, Mites and Other Invertebrates
- Plant Pathogens
- Nematodes
- Vertebrate Pests
- Weed Control
- Plant Growth Regulators
- Qualified Applicator License - California
- Arizona, Qualifying Party License #8702
- Arizona Pest Control Business License #8246
- Certified Landscape Technician - Maintenance
Luis Huizar
Vice President of Operations
Luis brings decades of landscape experience and knowledge to his position as head of Mariposa’s operations in Arizona. As a longtime member of the Mariposa team, he has gained extensive field experience, rising through the ranks to landscape installation foreman and maintenance supervisor prior to his promotion. Today, he draws on his hands-on management background to lead and motivate a skilled and organized team, dedicated to exceeding our clients’ most demanding expectations.
Luis draws on an exceptionally broad range of experience to oversee the personal development of his professional team. With an in-depth background that spans the green industry, he’s personally qualified to train his staff in all aspects of landscape maintenance, installation and safe equipment use.
“I’m proud to be leading Mariposa in Arizona,” says Luis. “It’s given me a tremendous opportunity to take my experience in both landscaping and leadership to the next level. It’s very rewarding to see the great work my team consistently produces over the years - and hear the compliments we earn from our clients.”
Training, Licenses and Certifications:
- Pesticide Applicators License B3 & B5
- Certified Landscape Technician - Installation
- Certified Landscape Technician - Maintenance
- Certified Landscape Technician - Irrigation
- Certified Arborist ISA