Team
Meet the professionals behind Outdoor Upgrades, Inc. With decades of experience in residential landscape design, construction and maintenance, we have the knowledge and skill to help help you enjoy your outdoors.
Brian Casey
Design and Sales
Brian handles the designs and sales for Outdoor Upgrades, Inc. He brings over 25 years of high-end residential landscape design, construction and maintenance experience to your landscape. Brian has a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Design & Construction, he started his education at Illinois State University and finished at Colorado State University.
Bill Lahtinen
Production
Bill is the Production Manager for Outdoor Upgrades, Inc. He has over 35 years of work experience in the high-end residential design, construction, maintenance and nursery industry. Bill’s work in the north shore and western suburbs includes some of the finest properties in the Chicagoland area. He has a thorough knowledge of plant material, hardscape installation and maintenance practices. Bill believes in doing every task the correct way the first time and he wants what is completed today to look even better five years down the road.
He is the winner of multiple Gold Awards from the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association for landscape installations and maintenance. Bill received a degree from William Rainey Harper College and is a Certified Landscape Professional.