YardApes names employee of the year

YardApes has named Greg Kaiser 2011 Ape of the Year. Awarded to the employee who consistently demonstrates initiative, and who exceeds performance standards, the Ape of the Year recipient is determined by both customer and co-worker votes.

Kaiser, who’s been with the YardApes for three and half years, is a Landscape Industry Certified Technician, a Landscape Industry Lawn Care Technician, and holds an associate’s degree in Golf Complex Operations.

Kaiser, director of fertilizer operations received 2009’s Ape of the Year award as well. The winner was formally announced at the end of the year banquet, held at Tivoli restaurant in New Milford, Conn.