Born with a green thumb and a natural love of gardening tools, heavy equipment and cheeseburgers, Vince Koester is a member of the South Seattle Community College Horticulture Advisory Board, an elected official in the Highline community, and an active supporter of the preservation of local water rights. For the past 22 years he has operated Koester Landscape Managementtaming the wilds of major South King County commercial properties and impressing a select list of loyal clients with his no nonsense approach to landscape management, his absolute commitment to quality, and his relentless pursuit of the ultimate burger.