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MEET THE TEAM

Get in Touch with Us

Please email us with your project information or questions at sales@gsky.com, or call us today at 561-894-8688. You can also find your GSky contact here.

GENERAL

Chairman & CEO

Hal Thorne

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T: 561-894-8688 (1001)

D: 904-289-8310

E: hal@gsky.com

Role Overview

Hal joined GSky in 2008, initially bringing in new investors and serving as Chairman before becoming CEO. He previously spent over 25 years at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a global leader in plant genetics.

GENERAL

Sales & Operations Dir.

Brent Bock

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T: 561-894-8688 (1003)

D: 904-289-8359
E: brent.bock@gsky.com

Role Overview

Brent is GSky’s Sales Director and oversees sales estimating, quotations, and contract management. He brings 45 years of experience as a contractor and project manager.

GENERAL

Horticultural Design Dir.

Debbie Kotalic

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T: 561-894-8688 (1004)

D: 904-289-8365

E: debbie@gsky.com

Role Overview

Debbie manages plant design for all GSky projects and oversees relations with nurseries in the U.S. and Canada. She co-owned a landscape design business and a successful nursery before joining GSky in 2008.

GENERAL

Projects Mgr & Mktg Coord.

Aaron Michie

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T: 561-894-8688 (1008)

D: 904-289-8370

E: aaron@gsky.com

Role Overview

Aaron manages the dealer network in the Southeast U.S. and oversees the pre-construction process for all GSky Green Walls. He has over 20 years of experience in the construction industries of South Florida and the Caribbean.

Maintenance

Service Director

Dan Ballay

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T: 561-894-8688 (1011)

D: 904-289-8373

E: dan.ballay@gsky.com 

Role Overview

Dan oversees the service and maintenance of installed walls and manages corporate clients’ accounts. He leads service contracts and teams, and is certified in Pest Operations and Green Industry Best Practices in Florida.

Maintenance

Maintenance Manager

Erich Michel

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T: (561) 894-8688  
D: (720) 724-1245

E: erich.michel@gsky.com

Role Overview

Erich leads dealer, sales, and project support for all partners and clients West of the Mississippi. He previously served as Assistant General Manager for a major Interiorscape company in Atlanta.

Projects

General Operations Manager

Takashi Sawada

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T: 561-894-8688 (1015)

D: 604-229-2443

E: takashi.sawada@gsky.com

Role Overview

Takashi manages GSky’s Canadian operations and leads project coordination and R&D initiatives. He joined the company in 2005 as its second employee after earning a degree in Building Science from BCIT.

Projects

Architectural Technician

Kashyap Tank

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T: 561-894-8688 (1018)
D: 604-227-3719
E: kashyap.tank@gsky.com

Role Overview

Kashyap is an Architectural Technician who creates green wall shop drawings and technical specs for GSky’s installation and logistics teams. He has experience with top architectural firms and modular construction companies.

Administrative

Controller

Anna Vasylyevska

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Anna Vasylyevska

D: 604-229-2442

E: anna.vasylyevska@gsky.com

Role Overview

Anna is the company Controller, managing payroll, vendor accounts, tax reporting, and other accounting responsibilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Supply Chain Manager

Amy Kam

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T: 561-894-8688 (1017)

D: 604-227-4427

E: amy.kam@gsky.com 

Role Overview

Amy manages all supply chain functions, including purchasing, logistics, inventory, and vendor relations. With over 20 years of experience across living green walls, food & beverage, and apparel industries, she is a certified SCMP.

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