Mowing a path to success

Mike Andes remembers spending weekends pushing a lawn mower down the streets of Blaine and Birch Bay as a way to pay for college. Now graduated debt-free, Andes never expected to make a living off his business – especially at the age of 19.

At 13 years old, Andes began college at Western Washington University with plans to become a heart surgeon. During college, Andes started Andes Lawn Care with his older brother as a way to avoid taking out loans, but after graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in physical science, technology and whole body health care he decided to continue his business on his own as a way to continue making money and help out his family.