Lynn Menke Joins Whelans as HR Generalist

We hired someone to work indoors!

Lynn Menke has joined Whelans as our HR Generalist. Lynn loves puzzles, which is fitting (ha), because now she’ll be bringing together the right pieces for our team. She brings 20+ years of HR experience to her role with a straightforward goal: build the infrastructure so our team can stay focused on lawns, landscapes, and, above all, our customers.

Welcome, Lynn. We’re glad you’re here!

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