• A man with glasses and brown hair, wearing a dark gray short-sleeve button-up shirt, sitting outdoors surrounded by greenery and rocks.

    Wade Bartlett

    Owner + Founder

    Wade’s been rocking the landscaping world for over 25 years — literally! Before turning his love for plants and stone into a full-time gig, he was a geologist mapping the underwater world for AT&T. Now, he spends his days crafting beautiful, tough-as-rock outdoor spaces… and his free time trying to lower his golf score (still working on it). With Wade, you get someone who knows the ground beneath your feet — and a few good golf jokes to go with it.

  • Man sitting outdoors on a sidewalk, wearing a blue cap, black vest, blue t-shirt, gray jeans, and a black watch, with a tattoo on his arm, surrounded by greenery.

    JD Nelson

    Maintenance Manager

    JD leads Rock Solid’s maintenance department with a deep understanding of plant care, turf management, and the long-term health of every landscape. With a background in horticulture and specialized training in turf science, JD got his start working on golf courses—where precision, consistency, and attention to detail are everything. That same level of care now guides his work across residential and estate properties.

    He splits his time between Washington and Montana, where his family lives and his appreciation for natural beauty runs deep. Whether he’s fine-pruning a specimen tree or diagnosing turf issues before they spread, JD brings quiet expertise and a commitment to keeping landscapes looking their best, season after season.

  • A smiling man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a short-sleeved denim shirt, sitting outdoors in front of green bushes.

    Gregory Smaus

    Design Lead

    Gregory has been an integral part of Rock Solid Landscapes for over a decade, bringing steady craftsmanship, creative problem-solving, and a deep appreciation for natural materials to every project. Before joining the team in Washington, he ran his own successful business in California—building a strong foundation in construction, woodworking, and fine craftsmanship.

    When he’s not on site, you’ll find Gregory enjoying the Washington coastline with his family, surfing when the waves cooperate, or tinkering in his workshop on his latest handmade project. Whether it's a garden structure or a finely finished detail, Gregory brings care, skill, and heart to everything he builds.

  • A man wearing a gray Carhartt hoodie and a beige cap sitting among tall, orange grass, with some of the grass partially casting shadows on his face.

    Antonio Vargas

    Maintenance Supervisor

  • A young man with long dark hair, wearing a black t-shirt, standing outdoors with cross arms, smiling, with trees and a gazebo in the background on a sunny day.

    Baldemar Ruiz

    Business Manager

  • A man sitting outdoors on a stone bench, wearing a blue Carhartt sweatshirt, with short black hair, tattoos on his hands, and earrings, surrounded by green bushes.

    Temo Juarez

    Construction Supervisor

  • A man with a mustache and short hair, wearing a light pink short-sleeve button-up shirt, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Jason Cole

    Designer

  • A smiling man with gray hair and beard, wearing a dark denim shirt and gray pants, sitting outdoors on a concrete ledge with a garden and trees in the background during daylight.

    Jason Laskelle

    Project Manager