Meet the Team

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  • Jason Edmundson

    President

  • David Paquette, CPSI

    VP, Operations

  • Greg Hawkins, CPSI

    VP, Business Development

  • David Rushing

    Business Development Mgr

  • Brady Dillow

    Business Development Mgr

  • Mindy Long, CSI

    Business Development Mgr

  • Josh Bailey

    Business Development Mgr

  • Will Stirling, CPSI

    Construction Manager

  • Antonio Valdez

    Project Manager

  • Tyler Scarbrough

    Project Coordinator

  • Preston Rubsamen

    Senior Designer/Estimator - Pre-Construction Mgr.

  • John Devilleneuve

    Designer/Estimator

  • Dede Landeros

    Estimator

  • Bowen Mandernach

    Designer/Estimator

  • William Rubsamen

    Marketing Specialist

  • Teri Estes

    Office Manager

  • Georgia Nykoruk

    Sales Support Specialist

  • Hugo Tapia

    Office Administrator

Jason Edmundson

President

Jason Edmundson is the founder and president of Whirlix Design Inc., a full-service playground equipment company based in the Dallas area serving North, East and Central Texas.  Jason started Whirlix in 2017 after spending more than 22 years working in commercial construction as carpenter, installer, project manager and general manager.  Jason was inspired to start the company after spending hours with his then four-year-old son at playgrounds across North Texas. Started in partnership with Landscape Structures in 2017, Whirlix provides playground equipment that ensures children of all abilities have a chance to play and interact together.   Prior to Whirlix, Jason was the general manager of a specialty construction sub-contractor in Texas.  In his role, Jason was responsible for managing the sales and operations for the state of Texas. During that time, he assembled a team of 32 people, focused on customer service throughout the sales and installation processes. When not working, Jason spends his time coaching youth hockey, playing hockey, skiing and camping with his family.  He volunteers his time to his fraternity, Head for the Cure and Project Fit America®.  Jason received his B.A. from Northern Illinois University. He lives in Plano with his wife and son Connor who still loves spending hours at the playground. Favorite Way to Play: Racing Connor on the ZipKrooz®

David Paquette, CPSI

VP, Operations

David Paquette has been in residential construction for 15 years. Prior to joining the Whirlix Design team, David owned and operated a local residential and commercial Audio Video company and was a project manager for a commercial construction sub-contractor. With his prior experience, David brings several years of project management, installation management, and account management to Whirlix Design. In his spare time he plays ice hockey and softball, walks the dogs, and spends time with his fiancé, Lyndsay, doing home DIY projects.

Greg Hawkins, CPSI

VP, Business Development

Greg is a veteran sales and marketing professional possessing extensive business development experience gleaned from positions held with Fortune 500 companies such as Tyson Foods, Sara Lee Corporation, and Gap, Inc. Before joining Whirlix Design, Greg was the Southwest Business Development Manager for the Skatewave® Skateparks division of Landscape Structures, Inc. He brings Whirlix Design the most immediate and specific manufacturer’s experience available. As a skateboarder for life, avid extreme sports fan, and general kid-at-heart, Greg has the unique opportunity to combine his passion for skateparks and playgrounds with his sales and sales-management knowledge to act as a real solution provider for the growing, inquisitive marketplace.  In addition to skating, Greg’s hobbies include tennis, furniture refinishing, painting, and learning the electric guitar. As a devoted husband and father, Greg is most happy spending time with friends and family.

David Rushing

Business Development Mgr

David Rushing has been in commercial construction for over 22 years.  Prior to his joining Whirlix Design, David owned and operated a home building company, was a project manager for a commercial construction sub-contractor, and most recently, a sales manager for a commercial sub-contracting company. Throughout his career he has worked on a wide variety of projects with schools, municipalities, hotels, restaurants, etc.  He has extensive experience working with architects and general contractors. David has a wife (Melanie) and two children, Roman and Jules, who take up a lot of his time on the local playgrounds and with sports.

Brady Dillow

Business Development Mgr

Brady Dillow is our newest addition to the Whirlix Sales Team. Brady comes to us with 5 years of experience in sales and management.  Prior to joining the team, Brady was the Business Development Manager for an IT e-learning company focused on cloud computing and training. Brady attended the University of Arkansas where he was part of the Razorback Hockey Club.  Brady still enjoys hockey, in addition to fishing, golf (both disk and traditional) and water sports. He also thoroughly enjoys building and playing his guitars. 

Mindy Long, CSI

Business Development Mgr

Mindy started with Whirlix Design, Inc. in January 2019. She began in the construction industry with a very successful family business in 2006. She comes to Whirlix Design with 13 years of experience both in residential and commercial construction where she was employed as the estimator, salesperson and project manager of all of her projects. Taking great pride in customer service accuracy and relationship building from the inception of a project to its end are just a few of her strengths. Mindy has a passion for many things like the Wounded Warriors Foundation-making life better for those who have served, Animals-especially labs (she has four rescued labs which she adores), Advocacy for Children-being a voice for those who need it. Her desire to advocate for children made the decision to join Whirlix Design very simple. Being a part of a great company that has a vision to leave “no child behind” by providing an inclusive play experience for all is something that gives her great pride and makes going to work worthwhile and fun! Prior to her career in the construction industry, Mindy was a grant writer for the American Red Cross and was the Director of the very first after school program in California for four years serving over 937 “at risk” middle school students! Mindy is married and has six children ranging from age 31 to 9 years old. Needless to say, family keeps her very busy and inspires her to do her best at all times!

Josh Bailey

Business Development Mgr

Josh is our newest addition to the Whirlix Design sales team.  He joined us in Sept. 2022 and brings 18+ years of experience in the playground industry.  As a former Landscape Structures employee and recent representative for a direct competitor, Josh provides a unique perspective of the playground industry. He believes Landscape Structures provides the best equipment in the industry and is excited to be back “home”.   Josh is passionate about helping his partners develop the playground of their dreams and loves building the relationships that are part of that process.  He puts a strong emphasis on customer service providing you with a partner that you can count on throughout your entire process and beyond.    Outside of work Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter (Kefren and Eliana), traveling, spending time in the mountains and he’s a diehard Kansas Jayhawk fan.

Will Stirling, CPSI

Construction Manager

Will joined the Whirlix team in April 2019.  He has worked in the playground surfacing/sports recreation industry for the past 20 years as a Project Manager. He has been directly involved with a variety of projects with government agencies, military, municipalities, and parks and recreation departments. Will is married to Karen and they have five children together, ranging from age 23 to 12 years old. They enjoy spending time together, going to movies, LSU Football games, rock climbing and trail riding, and going on cruises.

Antonio Valdez

Project Manager

Antonio is a dedicated professional with a diverse background that spans both military service and civilian career paths. With eight years of invaluable experience in the Navy Seabees, he honed his skills on a wide range of construction projects, showcasing his commitment to precision and excellence. Throughout most of his life, Antonio has been immersed in both the residential and commercial construction industry. In his most recent role as Operations Manager at Lowe's, Antonio demonstrated his exceptional leadership abilities and operational acumen. His role demanded a keen eye for detail, effective communication, and the ability to orchestrate seamless operations, all of which he executed with finesse. Antonio's passion for construction has now led him into the exciting world of playground construction, where he is eager to make his mark. He approaches this niche with the same dedication and enthusiasm that have characterized his career thus far. Outside of his professional endeavors, Antonio is a devoted family man. Married for 14 years, he cherishes his role as a father to his 13-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter, actively fostering their interests and growth. Antonio's hobbies include skateboarding, woodworking, and renovating his home, pursuits that he wholeheartedly shares with his family.

Tyler Scarbrough

Project Coordinator

Tyler joined the team with 7 years in the construction industry. After graduation from Forney High School in 2013, he started in commercial refrigeration and later became a truss estimator/ designer. He has over 5 years of experience producing pre-engineered wood and light-gauge steel truss systems for commercial, residential, and multi-family applications. In his free time he enjoys playing disc golf, writing music, playing pc games, and being a board game nerd.

Preston Rubsamen

Senior Designer/Estimator - Pre-Construction Mgr.

Preston Rubsamen is a young eager design & sales professional at Whirlix Design, with a common goal to provide kids an opportunity to “always be in motion” in a safe and healthy environment. Preston established his career by working in various fields in the construction and A&D Industry over the past 10 years. Working up in his career from a laborer, project manager, and designer for a local landscaping company leading into developing a successful career as a design contractor. Previously, Preston worked as a designer & sales coordinator for a Herman Miller dealership for vertical markets including Corporate, Healthcare, Government, and Higher Education based projects. While in college Preston worked on the set of, “Season 1, Tiny House Big Living” on HGTV as a design contractor and artist. He is an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), graduating from Art Institute of Dallas a branch of Miami International University with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and Fine Arts with a focus on sustainable design. Preston maintained his academic standing through earning achievements such as Deans List, Presidents List, Honor Role, and Academic Achievement Award.

John Devilleneuve

Designer/Estimator

John has a degree in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University with a background and passion for 3D modeling and rendering. Additionally, he has two years of experience in design and fabrication of woodworking projects. In his free time, he likes to write and play music with friends, play boardgames, and work on woodworking projects with his brother.

Dede Landeros

Estimator

Dede joined the Whirlix team in January of 2019. She has worked as a commercial estimator since 2017 where she worked for a specialty construction sub-contractor in Texas.  Prior to this she was the “project manager” of her family for the past 20 years as she had the privilege of staying home to raise her children. Dede has been married to her husband, Richard, for over 25 years. They have two children together, Logan and Summer. They enjoy spending family time together hanging out, going to the movies and playing with their 4 dogs. Dede gives credit to God for the many blessings in her life so far and is looking forward to this next chapter!

Bowen Mandernach

Designer/Estimator

Bowen is a new addition who joined the Whirlix team in August 2022. He brings along 5 years of estimating and design experience in the steel truss industry and the architectural acoustics industry. Prior to his professional experience, Bowen received his bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of North Texas where he maintained Dean’s List status every year. When outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Jenna and his cat Samson, PC gaming, and making music.

William Rubsamen

Marketing Specialist

William Rubsamen joined the Whirlix team as an intern in the Spring of 2021. While working on his Bachelor’s in Marketing at the University of Texas at Dallas, he enjoyed spending time with business leaders solving business related problems and developing solutions for their organization. As an intern, William helped Whirlix Design develop and advance its social media goals. Upon graduation, he joined Whirlix Design full time as a Marketing Specialist. He brings a wealth of digital marketing knowledge and experience to the team. Prior to joining Whirlix, William had over four years of restaurant management experience, at a variety of restaurants in Dallas, Richardson, Plano, and McKinney. He enjoys attending Texas Rangers baseball games, acting as disc jockey for friends and family, and working on his education.

Teri Estes

Office Manager

Teri joined the Whirlix team on July 16, 2021. She and her late husband owned their own construction company for 22 years. She comes to Whirlix with a variety of experiences in the construction industry, roofing industry and oil and gas industry as a tech, office manager and office administrator.   Teri is the mother of three grown children and enjoys spending time with them and friends.

Georgia Nykoruk

Sales Support Specialist

Georgia Nykoruk joined the Whirlix team in August 2020. Georgia’s professional background includes 4 years in Recruiting/Human Resources and 10 years in Administration. She is eagerly learning about the playground design and installation business, and looks forward to implementing her professional skills at Whirlix Design.  Georgia is a passionate singer, and has been lead singer and co-manager of her band, The Bad #7s, since 2014. She’s also the lead female singer of Six of the Matter. Other than singing, her favorite thing to do in her free time is spend time with her husband and two puppies.

Hugo Tapia

Office Administrator

Hugo completed his associates degree in Business Administration at a small college in Los Angeles, CA. He later partnered with two business associates in a company where he was in charge of bookkeeping, payroll, human resources, accounts receivable and accounts payable for 3 years. Over time, Hugo managed customer service operations and collection accounts for a variety of financial institutions. In October of 2020, Hugo and his family moved to San Antonio TX and more recently have settled in Plano, TX - a place they have grown to love and hope to enjoy for a long time to come!