NOT SO AVERAGE JOE
Steve
Brewer By Scott Sim
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teve Brewer - A jack of all trades, a master at fixing problems, husband, father and all-around likeable guy, Steve Brewer is our latest and well-deserving Not So Average Joe. Whether it be his commitment to family or career, there is no other way for Steve to approach it. “I don’t do anything half-assed.” His father was a machinist and handyman. It was important for him to support his family. This value, as well as the importance of hard work, were not lost on Steve. His mother, a stay-at-home mom, was treasured by those in her home, but also by the surrounding community. “She was the most compassionate, caring, kind-hearted person”. Steve is modest in saying that he wishes he was half the person that his mom was; her character traits are some of his finest. The sudden loss of his parents a few years ago brought about one of Steve’s darkest times. A refresh and refocus at work along with the support of family and friends got him out of his funk. Combining a love of the outdoors with the resolve to fix a problem, Steve is in his element in the landscape industry. This one-time millwright (he followed in his dad’s footsteps) was drawn to this industry by what he says was “a lot of transferable experiences”. The threat of layoffs initially brought Steve to the landscape industry. He got his start at a Clintar franchise in Kitchener, Ontario, plowing snow and performing a host of property enhancements. It was in 2001 that he met Greg Doesburg - “The guy was amazing at teaching people the trade.” This was the pivotal moment that would inevitably set his course, where he absorbed anything and everything he could about irrigation. Steve was all-in. He acquired certifications. His irrigation journey of nearly 20 years has seen him spend time at York Nursery before joining Gelderman Landscape Services for a number of years. The same passion Steve exudes for his family, shows through in his work. Whether it be in solving a problem or making a connection with a client, he admits, “I care way too much”. His success is directly connected to his core values; and will prove beneficial as he moves from irrigation and begins a new chapter in his career at Wright Landscape Services as Grounds Maintenance Division Manager. The commitment he gives to both family and work are good reason for Steve Brewer to be recognized as the Not So Average Joe. ~
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Steve Brewer Grounds Maintenance Division Manager Wright Landscape Services
MY FAVOURITES Food - seafood Music - hip hop and 90’s grunge Beverage -pop, it’s an addiction Time of day - night time Colour - Red Place to travel - Cape Town, South Africa Hero/ Mentor - My parents Pastime - Photography and social media
A RECIPE I LIKE
Cajun Dry Rub for Pork and Ribs ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup of smoked paprika 1 table spoon fresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon Himalayan salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cayenne
