Mr. Schmidt, better known as “Smitty,” grew up in his family’s lawn and landscape business. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Central Missouri, but soon found his way back to his first love, design. Smitty has received acclaim for his artistic landscapes, and was recently named lead designer for the Symphony Showhouse project, an annual Kansas City tradition. In his spare time, he enjoys running, nature hikes, and spending time with his three children.

Kyle joined the By The Blade team in 2014 as a tree care expert and chemical applicator, since adding turf and crew management to his expansive knowledge of lawncare.  A Lee’s Summit North High School graduate, he likes to travel to places with expansive mountain ranges, play hockey and swim.  Kyle enjoys both working and relaxing outdoors and is also an avid apiarist (beekeeper), producing and marketing his own honey.

With 25 years in home construction, Dan brings a unique talent to our By The Blade team. An expert in all areas of home repair, he runs our Home Services department, providing everything from interior painting to drywall to light bulb changes to hanging picture frames. Dan was a partner in his family construction business, where he always helped his customers with “handy” projects. A native of Kearney, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology from Northwest Missouri State. He lives in the Northland with his wife of 26 years, and plays golf in his spare time.