Our History
Lake and Pond Solutions LLC was started in 2001 with a simple goal: Utilize high quality pond products and superior service to provide exceptional and environmentally sound lake and pond management. That is still the goal today.
Our Company
We are a full service locally owned lake and pond management company specializing in pond aeration, pond fountains, algae and weed control, and environmentally friendly products. We pride ourselves in customer service and realize the unique nature of each water body when developing and executing a management plan. You’ll quickly find that we are not just applicators but true lake and pond managers offering a wide range of management techniques to customers throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Experienced Staff
Our resident biologists are licensed, certified, and fully insured herbicide applicators with over 100 years of combined management experience. They hold degrees in watershed management, fisheries, natural resource management, water resource management, biology, and environmental conservation. Our biologists have authored numerous lake assessments, lake plans, and technical articles. They are also involved with organizations such as: Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS), Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF), Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), and the Lake Geneva Jaycees.
New products, techniques, and technological advancements make aquatic management an ever-changing industry. LPS biologists regularly attend industry specific conferences and workshops to stay in-tune with these current management technologies and techniques.
Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Our knowledgeable staff is here to tailor a program for you. We think that you’ll find that this is not just our job, but our passion!
Serving Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Janesville, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Rockford, Waupaca, Woodstock, and all surrounding communities.
Jeff Stelzer
Jeff Stelzer
Owner / Senior Biologist
Jeff Stelzer is the Owner and Senior Biologist working out of the Elkhorn office. He has a BS in Watershed Management along with a Soil minor from UW-Stevens Point. Jeff has helped thousands of clients with their lakes and ponds over his 23 year career. He’s written articles on pond management, completed countless APM re-writes, and presented research at industry conferences. Jeff’s interests include fishing, camping, beekeeping, bow hunting, and spending time with his family.
Kevin Vanderlip
Kevin Vanderlip
Elkhorn Shop Manager / Senior Biologist
Kevin Vanderlip is a Senior Biologist and Shop Manager for our Elkhorn office. He has a BS in Resource Management and Law Enforcement from UW-Stevens Point. His previous experience includes a summer as a Park Ranger with the WDNR and invasive species management for a conservation district in IL. Kevin is an accomplished tournament bass fisherman who also enjoys waterfowl hunting and spending time with friends and family.
Dan Oliaro
Dan Oliaro
Field Biologist
Dan Oliaro is a Field Biologist for our Elkhorn office. He has a BS from UW-Whitewater where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. His previous experience includes an internship with Geneva Lake Environmental Agency and an apprenticeship through UW-Whitewater with a professor regarding aquatic macroinvertebrates. Dan enjoys learning new things and his hobbies include golfing, waterskiing, and fishing.
Ryan Redman
Ryan Redman
Field Biologist
Ryan Redman is a Field Biologist for our Elkhorn office. He has a BS from UW-Stevens Point where he majored in Fisheries and Aquatic Science. Ryan’s past experience serves him well as he was an AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) Removal Specialist utilizing DASH (Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting) in Northern Wisconsin and also worked as an AIS Coordinator for Crawford County. In his free time he enjoys fishing, hunting, and generally staying active outdoors.
Ben Angst
Ben Angst
Field Biologist
Ben Angst is a Field Biologist for our Greenville office. He has a BS in Conservation Biology from UW-Madison and graduated in just 3.5 years. You’ve likely seen him around your lake or pond since he interned with us for three consecutive seasons. In his free time he enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, and skiing.
Garrett Lyon
Garrett Lyon
Senior Biologist
Garrett Lyon is a Senior Biologist working from our Elkhorn office. He has a BS in Fish/Water Resource Management along with a Soil minor from UW-Stevens Point. Garrett was previously an Aquatic Plant Management Specialist with the WI DNR. He enjoys fishing, hunting and camping.
Boyd Delebreau
Boyd Delebreau
Greenville Branch Manager / Field Biologist
Boyd Delebreau is the Branch Manager and Field Biologist for our Greenville office. He has a BS in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from UW-Stevens Point, where he also played four years of college football. His previous experience includes working as a fisheries technician for both UW-Stevens Point and UW-Green Bay. In his free time, Boyd enjoys hunting, fishing, and being around family and friends.
Jen Bartz
Jen Bartz
Office Manager
Jen Bartz is our Office Manager who has over 25 years of bookkeeping and office experience. She is treasurer for the non-profit organization Side by Side, who provides financial assistance to people in need. Jen likes escaping to Florida when the weather cools and enjoys spending her free time with her children and grandchild, camping, and generally staying active.
Joey Collura
Joey Collura
Field Biologist
Joey Collura is a Field Biologist for our Elkhorn office. He has a BS from UW-Stevens Point where he majored in Water Resources with a minor in Soil Science. Joey previously interned with us and we are happy to have him on board full-time. In his free time he enjoys fishing, camping, football, and basketball.
Cristian Servantez
Cristian Servantez
Field Biologist
Cristian Servantez is a Field Biologist for our Elkhorn office. He has a BS from UW-Parkside where he majored in Environmental Studies and minored in Environmental Geology with a concentration in Geosciences. His previous experience includes collaborative efforts in a wetland remediation project as well as field work on UW-Parkside’s hydraulic properties. In his free time Cristian enjoys riding horses, snowboarding, and fishing.
Eric Rudzinski
Eric Rudzinski
Senior Biologist
Eric Rudzinski is a Senior Biologist for our Elkhorn office. He graduated from UW-Platteville with a BS in Reclamation and Environmental Conservation after interning with us for four consecutive seasons. Eric enjoys hunting, fishing, football, and basketball.
Josh Ginzl
Josh Ginzl
Greenville Shop Manager / Field Biologist
Josh Ginzl is a Field Biologist and Shop Manager for our Greenville office. He has a BS in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from Iowa State University and previously worked as a fisheries technician at UW-Green Bay. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and basketball.
Holly Sutter
Holly Sutter
Field Biologist
Holly Sutter is a part-time Field Biologist for our Elkhorn office. She comes to us from South Florida where she previously worked for 14 years in natural area mitigation, fountain service, and pond management. Her past experience gives her a unique perspective related to invasive species management. Holly enjoys painting, photography, yoga, hiking, and spoiling her cat.
Elliot Haverland
Elliot Haverland
Field Biologist
Elliot Haverland is a Field Biologist for our Greenville office. He has a BS in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from UW-Stevens Point. His previous experience includes working as a Mississippi River monitoring intern and fisheries management intern for the Iowa DNR. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and boating.
Wyatt Evans
Wyatt Evans
Field Biologist
Wyatt Evans is a Field Biologist for our Elkhorn office. He has a BS in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences and a Minor in Biology from UW – Stevens Point. His previous experience includes working as a Fisheries Technician for the Wisconsin DNR and Fisheries Technician in Yellowstone National Park. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
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