Lee Schumacher started TDK Lawn Care in 2002 with five customers as a way to help teach his kids the value of a dollar and how to properly treat people.  While doing this, he discovered it was his lifelong ambition to own a business and in 2005, he incorporated and the business has since grown to over 200 customers and five seasonal employees.  TDK Lawn Care, Inc. (Timely, Dedicated, and Knowledgeable Lawn Care) has been taking care of its clients and providing a complete, honest, and professional lawn care service that includes lawn mowing, fertilizing, aerating, over seeding, yard cleanups and snow removal. Their mission is to create an annual lawn care program that focuses on your corporate or individual needs.  TDK Lawn Care offers several different options giving you the lawn you deserve at a price you can afford.

Tell us a little about your family. - Kiley and I have been married for 12 years and counting.  I have two children: a daughter, Jordan (20) and a son, Dylan (18).  Kiley also has a daughter who is 20.  

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - I would have to say getting married to Kiley.  She is my best friend in life and has been supportive in my decision to start my own business.   

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - My favorite thing is to go camping and get away from work and the city.  We also like to travel and see the sights at places like Ash Falls, Cabo, Cancun, Vegas, Mall of America, Indian Caves, San Diego, and Branson, just to name a few.   

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I have a twin that is nothing like me.

What are you the most proud of? - I would say my involvement in the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.  I was the 2005 Co-Chair for the Ambassador Council and the 2006 and 2007 Chairman of the Small Business Networking group.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - It’s not what you say but how you say it.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - Networking – I really miss having that time in our busy season (April – October). Meeting new individuals and finding out what they are passionate about is one of my favorite things to do.

Which talent would you most like to have? - A photographic memory when it comes to reading.  I am dyslexic and reading is not enjoyable and takes me longer than most to read and comprehend.  

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? - I would like to have more patience and be able to relax.   My mind is always working 90 miles an hour.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - The Christmas Box and Who Moved My Cheese?

What is your favorite movie? - Avatar – I have always been a Sci-Fi nut.

What is your favorite TV show? - Well I did like CSI, but Gill Grissom left the show.   As of right now I would have to say it is a toss-up between The Big Bang Theory and The Mentalist.

What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant? - Dino’s – never know who you might see there and the food and atmosphere are great. 

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Abraham Lincoln