Our Team

Our success is backed by experience, education and passion.

Believing that landscapes should reflect our uniquely beautiful region, we create sustainable environments using native and appropriate plants and materials. Our innovative approach and steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction have earned us recognition as an industry leader. 



What makes us stand out?

  • We’ve been working in Western North Carolina, as the premiere landscaping services since 1989. Since the beginning, we’ve been hiring only the best - and training them to be better through experience, education and commitment to horticulture.

  • Our team is able to adapt to the needs of our clients. In fact, we’re committed to being as flexible as possible to meet your standards in a professional manner.

  • We hear feedback, and change accordingly to better our company and services.

  • We regularly celebrate Snow Creek anniversaries with our staff, meaning they don’t just stay for a season. Whether they’ve been with our company for 5 to 20 years, or have been in the industry for the same, we’ve become a dedicated group of professionals looking to enrich your life, naturally.

“Tim Boone and his organization is reliable, innovative and knowledgeable in their field. Because of their work, the Landscape & Grounds Management Association of NC has presented them with Environmental Merit Awards for  two of the most highly visible properties we own.”

—T.M. Vice President, Biltmore Farms Commercial

Meet Our Leadership

Tim Boone
President

  • From Snow Creek’s modest beginnings in 1989 to its stature at the cutting edge of green landscape and design, Tim Boone’s leadership and management have helped Snow Creek grow into a multi-million dollar landscape firm renowned for its sustainable, eco-friendly environments.

    Tim’s knowledge of native plants and ecosystems stems from his childhood upbringing in a Western North Carolina agricultural family. Over the years, he has acquired deep understanding of the delicate balance between man and nature in Appalachia. Snow Creek clients benefit from Tim’s experience with designs and installations that blend harmoniously with their environment, producing a return on investment by continuously regenerating and renewing themselves.

    Always seeking to grow, Tim continues to expand his credentials as a Registered Landscape Contractor with regular attendance at regional and national conferences, workshops and green events. His commitment to detail, to his clients, and to the environment are hallmarks of every Snow Creek project.

Shea Carrington
Vice President of Operations

  • Landscape Management & Gardening

    Tennessee native Shea Carrington represents Snow Creek on many fronts, managing the Landscape Maintenance, Gardening, Enhancement, Natural Resources, and Snow Removal divisions within the company. With a strong focus on prompt, quality service, and efficient production, Shea provides his clients with the best product at a fair price, backed by a commitment to stay with each project through to a satisfying conclusion.

    Prior to joining Snow Creek in 2005, Shea worked in many facets of the horticulture industry, including lawn maintenance, landscaping, and nursery work outside of Nashville, natural resource and arboriculture work in Jackson, Wyoming, and sports turf management in Knoxville. Throughout his 25 years in the industry, Shea has worked diligently to balance customer satisfaction with sound horticultural principles.

    Shea received his Bachelors degree in history from Middle Tennessee State University, and currently holds certifications from the International Society of Arboriculture and from the North Carolina Association of Nurserymen.

Jimmy Gaston
Account Manager,
Landscape Installation

  • Starting as a crew member and working his way up through management positions, Jimmy is one of the most experienced and well-rounded staff members at Snow Creek. His understanding of what it takes to get the job done on the ground, as well as from an administrative perspective, is what has made Jimmy a vital part of the Snow Creek family for more than 20 years. His knowledge, experience, and inviting personality makes him an effective leader on and off the job site.

    As a born and raised Asheville native, he also brings a certain passion and commitment to this area. His interest in canoeing, fishing and general outdoor activities keeps him outside as much as possible with his wife and two kids. This area is rich with outdoor adventure from Pisgah National Forest to the French Broad river – and jimmy takes advantage of it all!

Shelly McKinney
Account Manager,
Landscape Installation

  • Shelly McKinney has indulged her lifelong passion and award-winning skill in commercial and residential landscape design, development and project execution for two decades. Formally, Shelly was a garden & gift store owner, as well as a landscape company in Florida that solely focused on creating and maintaining inspired, elegant estate landscapes for a diverse range of new and seasoned home owners. Frequently appearing on Brevard County’s local Today Show, she would provide viewers with gardening and landscaping tips and expert insight into the proper care of vegetation for the Space Coast of Florida. Now she is proudly residing in Henderson County and a member of well-known Snow Creek Landscaping where we work in tandem successfully and where customer service is not a department – it’s a philosophy! Her goal – to create a lasting, memorable and very positive experience to clients.

Amanda Sabo,
Gardening Supervisor

  • Originally from Athens, Illinois, she grew up around both vegetable and flower gardens with her family. This influence at an early age is what seemingly projected her education path towards more of an environmental focus. While studying at at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Amanda deciding to focus on a degree in plant and soil science, with an emphasis on horticulture, specifically green houses. This path is what helped push her towards discovering every aspect of nursery life.

    After a working briefly at nurseries in both North and South Carolina, she found herself progressing through the ranks at Snow Creek Landscaping. Here she can be found both in the office and out in the field, working with a team of gardeners and helping build our client relationship. Her knowledge and inviting presence allows her to really push Snow Creek to a high standard.

Alissa Hall,
Controller

  • Originally from Michigan, Alissa’s Dad was a landscaper her entire childhood. She grew up appreciating the beauty of a well done landscape but discovered as an adult she has a black thumb, and is best left inside with the numbers appreciating the plants from a safe distance! 

    Alissa moved to Asheville in 2002 and obtained her Bachelors of Psychology from UNCA and Masters of Human Resources from WCU. In 2004 Alissa took a job with a local General Contractor and she found a love for the construction world. With her new degree she pursued jobs in the HR industry but found a love of numbers while nerding out in excel, processing payroll and creating budgets. Despite a strong hatred of math throughout school , she found her true calling in the accounting world. Alissa has a love of learning, likes to read, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends at local activities. She is always happy to talk with a coworker or customer, lend an ear or a helping hand.

Looking for employment?

Come Outside and Step into Your Future!

Snow Creek wants our employees to feel like family. We have fun company events and a monthly breakfast at work along with other excellent benefits like competitive pay, generous paid time off & a Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% match.