Meet Our Team
Glenda Christy, Office Manager
Ed White, Director of Pool Operations
Glenda Christy, Office Manager
Glenda has been with The Butler Companies for 20 years and has run several businesses of her own. We know who really runs the show around here…
Favorite Superhero: Iron Man.
Why? Because he’s super smart.
…or maybe she just likes Robert Downey, Jr.
Tom Martin, Owner
Ed White, Director of Pool Operations
Glenda Christy, Office Manager
Tom has been in the industries for over 35 years, starting Pool Butler in 1999 and Lawn Butler in 2005. Tom is a Certified Pool Operator and Licensed Pesticide Applicator.
Favorite Superhero: Captain America.
Why? He’s patriotic…and his shield is the bomb…
OK, Tom…we’ll paint up a trash can lid for you. Just don’t go throwing it around.
Ed White, Director of Pool Operations
Ed White, Director of Pool Operations
Ed White, Director of Pool Operations
Ed's "the newbie". He's been with Pool Butler 15 years, has 25 years of experience in the industry, and is a Certified Pool Operator. We like to pick on Ed. It's fun.
Favorite Superhero: MacGyver (whaaat…well, that’s Ed – just go with it).
Why? Because MacGyver can fix anything.
See what we mean? OK...we'll give you that one, Ed.
Daniel Starnes, Sales Manager
Pilar Verde, Director of Lawn/Landscape Operations
Ed White, Director of Pool Operations
Daniel started with The Butler Companies in 2013 and has worked his way up, basically learning all facets of the business – and how to be everywhere all at once during the busy seasons.
Favorite Superhero: The Hulk.
Why? Because he’s green as a fresh-cut lawn.
OK, Daniel. You rip up another shirt, and it’s coming out of your paycheck, Buddy.
Pilar Verde, Director of Lawn/Landscape Operations
Pilar Verde, Director of Lawn/Landscape Operations
Pilar Verde, Director of Lawn/Landscape Operations
Even Pilar’s name (Verde – Spanish for “green”) belies his passion and experience. You can’t make this stuff up… Pilar has been here since 2006 and has over 25 years of experience.
Favorite Superhero: DC Comics’ Blue Beetle.
Why? His suit of armor protects him and gives him extraordinary powers.
Yeah…you kinda need that in the hot Texas sun, Pilar. Well played, Man. Well played.