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The City of LaGrange honored  LaGrange Landscape Superintendent Fernando Vazquez for his 25 years  of dedicated service at the recent City Council meeting.

Vazquez is the Landscape Superintendent for the City, specializing in  plant maintenance, planting, irrigation, and landscaping. Born and  raised in San Pedro, Queretaro, Mexico, Vazquez moved to the United  States at the age of 17 with a passion for working with nature and  creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. 

Vazquez’s career in public landscaping began as a Public Service  Assistant (PSA) before he moved up to an Advanced PSA role. His hard  work, dedication, and growing expertise led him to become the Lead  Landscaper and eventually Landscape Superintendent. Over the years,  he has become an integral part of the City’s landscaping team, taking  responsibility for the design and installation of landscaping in many  major projects. Some of the most notable projects he has contributed  to include the Calumet Ballfield, Sweetland Amphitheatre’s  landscaping, the DEFAs Building, several new fire stations, the Bull  Street Tree Planting project, the Visit LaGrange building renovation,  City Hall, the Welcome Sign, Lafayette Square, Nutwood Streetscape,  and many others.  

His passion for landscaping goes beyond his professional work. He is  deeply committed to maintaining and beautifying public spaces, often  finding himself working on landscaping projects even during his time  off. He takes great pride in his work and is always eager to improve the  appearance and sustainability of the City’s green spaces. 

In addition to his work, Vazquez cherishes his roots in San Pedro,  Queretaro, and makes it a point to visit his hometown Christmas season  to spend quality time with his family and friends. These trips are a  reminder of his heritage and the values that shaped his work ethic and  dedication. 

Vazquez is excited about the future of landscaping in LaGrange and  looks forward to continuing his work with the City for the rest of his  career, teaching the next generation of employees the landscaping techniques and knowledge he gained over the years. His dedication to  both his craft and his community make him a respected leader in his  field and a valued asset to the City of LaGrange. 

Vazquez and his wife Amy met in 1995, and together they have three  daughters, who have been a central part of his life and a constant  source of pride.