Team Bios

Getting to Know Weed Man Austin, TX

The Weed Man Austin, TX team lives and works in the communities that we serve. Offering quality service is our main goal for our customers and neighbors. Meet your Austin, TX Weed Man team of lawn specialists who are professionally trained to manage all of your lawn care needs. We're happy to introduce ourselves!

NICK PETERS | BRANCH MANAGER

Nick joined the Weed Man Lawn Care Team as a Technician in 2012, two years after completing his schooling for welding & marketing with Fox Valley Technical College in WI. Through hard work & dedication, Nick earned the position of Austin Branch Manager. A family man, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, Jace & Olivia, and his pups, Ben & Saban. When not in the office, Nick can be found golfing, hunting, enjoying concerts & good eats, and cheering on The University of Alabama.

Brandon Kliner | BRANCH MANAGER

Soon after completing his college education, Brandon moved to Texas in 2013. Before joining the Weed Man Team in 2018, Brandon spent several years working in the medical industry while building custom furniture on the side. Brandon began with us as a Technician, but it wasn’t long before his hard work paid off & he earned the title of the Buda area Branch Manager. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his daughter, watching football, or perfecting his carpentry skills.

DR. BRAD DEBELS | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Brad graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a PhD in Soil Science and a B.S. degree in Agronomy. Brad spent 7 years with the O.J. Noer Turfgrass and Education facility, and has presented at the Wisconsin & Illinois Golf Course Superintendents Association. Currently, Brad is the Chair of the WI Turfgrass Association and has written articles for Green Side Up, Grass Roots, and multiple scientific publications. In his spare time, Brad enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

ANDY KURTH | PRESIDENT

Andy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Soil Science with emphasis in Turf Management and Agribusiness. In 2019, Andy was awarded the Lawn and Landscape Emerging leader award which is given to a landscaping professional who is setting the tone for the younger generation. Andy serves as president of the Lawn Care Association of Wisconsin and volunteers with Project Healing Waters. Andy also takes part on the "Friends of Clean Lakes" board for the Clean Lakes Alliance. When Andy is away from the office, you can find him fly fishing in one of Wisconsin's beautiful streams, spending time with his wife Nicole, or playing games with their three children, Dawson, Addy, and Logan, on their lawn at home.

TERRY KURTH | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Terry graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1975 with a B.S. degree in Agronomy. Terry worked as a golf course superintendent in Northeastern Wisconsin after graduating from the U.W. He has been a past President of the Wisconsin Turfgrass Association, the Professional Lawn Care Association of America, the WI Green Industry Federation and the Mendota Gridiron Club, and currently serves on the Board of the Mid Am Horticultural Show. He has also served on the executive board of the WI Agri-Business Council and is an emeritus member of the Board of Visitors of the Ag & Life Sciences College of UW-Madison. Kurth received the WI Green Industry Distinguished Service Award in 1996. In 2000, Landscape Management magazine gave Kurth its Man of the Year Award for the Lawn Care Industry, and in November of 2002 he received the 2002 Leadership Award from Lawn & Landscape magazine. Spending family time with his eight grandsons and two granddaughters and watching his beloved Wisconsin Badgers compete in just about any sport are some of his favorite pastimes.