Our History
Lake and Pond Solutions Co. is a full service lake and pond management company specializing in aeration, fountains, weed and algae control, and environmentally friendly products. We pride ourselves in customer service and realize the unique nature of each water body when developing 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, along with products and technical help around the country.
Our resident biologists are licensed, certified, and fully insured herbicide applicators with over 100 years of combined treatment experience. They hold degrees in watershed management, fisheries, natural resource management, water resource management, biology, environmental, and conservation. Our biologists have authored numerous lake assessments, lake plans, and technical articles for the likes of Badger Sportsman, Sportsturf, and the Wisconsin Extension. They are also involved with organizations such as: Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society, Lake Poygan Sportsmen’s Club, Triangle Sportsmen’s Club, Lake Geneva Jaycees, and have taught middle school students about beneficial plants through an outreach program called Pontoon Classrooms.
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!
Roy Carlson
Roy Carlson
Co-Owner
Roy Carlson is a co-owner of Lake and Pond Solutions Co. and manages the southern WI office in Elkhorn. He has a BS in Natural Resource Management from UW-Stevens Point. Roy enjoys travel, boating and hunting. Email: roy@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Matt Folz
Matt Folz
Senior Field Biologist
Matt Folz is a senior field biologist working from our Greenville office. He has a BS in Fisheries/Water Resources from UW-Stevens Point. Whether with bow and arrow or fishing rod, Matt spends much of his free time in pursuit of ``the big one``.
Email: mattf@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Charles Patterson
Charles Patterson
Field Biologist
Charles Patterson is a field biologist for our Greenville office. He graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a BS in Biology, Fisheries, and Water Resources. Charles enjoys the company of family and friends while his hobbies include camping, fishing, and snowboarding.
Email: charles@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Brad Ure
Brad Ure
Field Biologist
Brad Ure is a field biologist for our Elkhorn office. He graduated from Illinois State University with a BS in Agriculture Business. In his free time he likes to spend time with friends and family or enjoy the outdoors hunting, fishing, and golfing.
Email: brad@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Matt Harp
Matt Harp
Co-Owner
Matt Harp is a co-owner of LPS and manages the northern WI office in Greenville. He has a BS in Water Resource Management/Biology from UW-Stevens Point. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids at Lake Poygan.
Email: matt@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Garrett Lyon
Garrett Lyon
Field Biologist
Garrett Lyon is a field 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.
Email: garrett@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Sean Kollmer
Sean Kollmer
Field Biologist
Sean Kollmer is a field biologist for our Elkhorn office. He has a BS in Biology with an emphasis on marine and freshwater ecology from UW-Whitewater. His previous experience has provided him some great insight into the industry and includes: a 2,4-D efficacy study for treatment of pennywort, a year abroad in Australia identifying and tracking invasive species, and a summer of DASH (Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting) on Lake Tomahawk. Sean spends much of his time either in or around the water while scuba diving, travelling, or fishing.
Email: sean@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Ellen Harp
Ellen Harp
Office Manager
Ellen Harp is our office manager who keeps things running smoothly. She spends her free time enjoying the company of her husband and three children.
Email: ellen@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Jeff Stelzer
Jeff Stelzer
VP of Operations
Jeff Stelzer is VP of Operations and a senior field biologist who cares for our customers in the southeast WI area. He has a BS in Watershed Management along with a Soil minor from UW-Stevens Point. Jeff's interests include fishing, camping, beekeeping, and spending time with his family.
Email: jeff@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Eric Rudzinski
Eric Rudzinski
Field Biologist
Eric Rudzinski is a field biologist for our Elkhorn office. He graduated from UW-Platteville with a BS in Reclimation and Environmental Conservation after interning with us for four consecutive seasons. Eric enjoys hunting, fishing, football, and basketball.
Email: eric@lakeandpondsolutions.com
Kevin Vanderlip
Kevin Vanderlip
Field Biologist
Kevin Vanderlip is a field biologist 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.
Email: kevin@lakeandpondsolutions.com
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