North Florida Leadership Team
Adam Grayson
District Manager
Adam Grayson is a District Manager based out of North Florida. An avid outdoorsman, he has a natural passion for preserving the ecological health and beauty of water resources throughout the region.
Adam has more than 20 years of experience managing aquatic weeds and nuisance species in lakes, ponds, and stormwater facilities. His extensive knowledge and experience inform his commitment to supporting his clients with the highest level of care while serving as a responsible steward to the environment. He enjoys tackling the daily challenges facing the lakes and ponds from a scientific, data-driven perspective.
Adam maintains many industry certifications, including State of Florida licensed pesticide applicator (Aquatics, Right-of-Way, Forestry, Natural Areas), ISA Certified Arborist, State-licensed to work with venomous reptiles, State-certified Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices Applicator, and Stormwater Systems Inspector.
Before moving to Gainesville, his family lived for many years in South Florida. Outside of work, he spends most of his time raising his two daughters, and also enjoys nature photography and falconry as time permits.
Joe Blanco
Field Operations Manager (North FL)
Joe Blanco contributes a strong background in operations, leadership, and project management to his role at Solitude Lake Management. A Southwest Florida native, Joe’s deep appreciation for the region’s natural environments and waterways aligns perfectly with the company’s mission.1
Joe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University and has built a diverse professional career. Prior to joining Solitude, his experience spanned healthcare operations, facilities management for a large organization, and extensive project management. He previously served as an Operations Director for a healthcare company.
Known for his dedication to team leadership, operational efficiency, and customer service excellence, Joe leverages his professional expertise and personal passion for the outdoors and fishing to deliver exceptional service and results for clients and communities.
Nate Barsczewski
Account Manager
Nate Barsczewski is an Account Manager for North Florida. His job is to be your ears and a solid line of communication when it comes to the management of your property’s waterbodies. No matter what the issue is, Nate is here to ensure you are heard and that your ponds are treated to SOLitude’s Standards.
Nate earned his associate’s degree in Environmental Science and Toxicology in 2019. He has been a licensed applicator in the State of Florida and an Aquatic Specialist for his entire career with SOLitude. He’s been out in the field, and knows about all sorts of vegetation and ways to approach treatments. This knowledge allows him the ability to work with you and our technicians on future treatment plans. He encourages a more natural approach to pond management and understands the importance of a balanced ecosystem for healthy waterbodies. He is determined to improve conditions in all lakes, ponds, and wetlands.
Nate is a father of two very young children. He resides in Ocala, FL, with them and his wife Grace. He is a very family-oriented person, spending most of his time teaching his wife and kids the importance of nature and the outdoors. Often, you can find him out hiking or walking the many nature trails of Florida, kayaking, fishing, or enjoying a nice evening stroll with his family around various parks and ponds around town.
Jay Bagley
Business Development Consultant (NE FL)
Jay Bagley is a Business Development Consultant for Northeastern Florida. He helps ensure the goals of SOLitude’s Midwestern clients are exceeded and serves as a helpful resource for colleagues in the execution of large and high-profile water resource management projects.
Prior to joining SOLitude, Jay worked in the industry with a private firm that served clients in Georgia and South Carolina. Jay has several SePRO and Aquamaster certifications and maintains close relationships with many industry partners valued by SOLitude.
Outside of work, Jay enjoys spending time outdoors and can often be found hunting and fishing.
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