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Landscape Workshop would like to welcome a new team member, Adam Sleeper, as our Maintenance Division’s Enhancement & Irrigation Manager. In this role, Adam will manage the enhancement and irrigation operations of the branch, including ensuring project completion and quality, assisting with estimation, and securing materials. To build and strength relationships with Landscape Workshop customers, he will also be responsible for…
Landscape Workshop would like to welcome Patrick Tillman to our Construction Division as the team’s new Estimator! In this role, Patrick will be responsible for reviewing plans and preparing bid information for landscape and irrigation construction projects. Patrick attended Auburn University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in environmental design as well as his master’s degree in landscape architecture. Following college…
Landscape Workshop recently finished a full construction and enhancement project for TCB (The Citizens Bank) Coastal Banking in Fairhope, Alabama. What used to be a 100-year-old empty house was transformed into a lively, modern-day bank. Our General Manager for the area, Scott Watson, said, “our Gulf Coast operations team was more than excited to have the opportunity to help bring this property…
Landscape Workshop is proud to have been selected as one of Lawn & Landscape‘s 2016 Top 25 Must-Read Twitter Accounts for landscapers. The list of winners was announced this past Saturday, May 22, 2016. “This feed is full of the benefits of beautiful landscaping, along with an inside peek at operations and customers’ properties,” Lawn & Landscape said in a description of…
Landscape Workshop would like to welcome our newest Account Manager for our Memphis, Tennessee team, Beau Farmer. In this role, Beau will report to our Memphis General Manager, Blair Maynard, and will be responsible for managing the maintenance crews and customer relationships for a portfolio of commercial landscape maintenance accounts in the Memphis area. Beau has multiple years in the green industry…
The front entrance is one of the most important parts of a commercial property. It’s what a passerby notices before they enter the property, and it can either draw in or push away a potential customer and/or tenant. By upgrading your curb appeal, you have a chance to positively influence people’s perceptions of your company or property before they ever…
Robert Caviness joins the Landscape Workshop team as our newest Account Manager for the Memphis branch location. In this role, Robert will be responsible for managing the overall day-to-day operations of several landscape crews and will ensure that customers are completely satisfied through relationship building, communication, and regular site visits. Welcome to Landscape Workshop, Robert! Memphis Business Journal: People On The Move
We are proud to announce that Randy Owens has been promoted to General Manager of Landscape Workshop’s Construction Division. In this role, Randy will work closely with Landscape Workshop’s founder and senior advisor, Joey Dobbs. He will also lead Project Managers Mason Snider and Heath Williams, whose dedication to our customers has been instrumental in the growth of the division. Randy…
The crape myrtle is a popular tree in the southeastern United States, favored for its beauty, variety, and ability to endure difficult conditions. Until recently, the greatest threat to the crape myrtle was improper pruning, commonly known as “crape murder”. However, a relatively new insect, Crape Myrtle Bark Scale, is beginning to cause major problems. Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS)…
Chad Galloway has been promoted to Operations Manager for our Birmingham branch location. In his new role, he will guide the day-to-day operations at our Irondale facility while continuing to lead safety efforts and providing customer service for his book of business. Chad, a green industry veteran of more than 10 years and has been a part of the Landscape Workshop…
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Michelle joined the LW staff in 2024 and comes to the team with a unique skill set to support and expand the productivity of our C-Suite. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate, Michelle holds a degree in journalism and has a diverse background in communications, taking her from the fast-paced arena of professional sports marketing to the rewarding world of educational consulting to the complex inner workings of the United States government. For the past 11 years, she has served as a C-Level executive assistant in an international consulting firm and was an integral part in establishing a new division of the company. With this variety of experience across multiple industries and having set up and built several small businesses from the ground up, Michelle brings a keen eye for detail and expertise in administration to the LW team. She is responsible for managing special projects, driving strategic initiatives and collaborating with the senior executive team to optimize company performance.
Chase Matherson has served Landscape Workshop for 10 years under the IT umbrella. Starting his career in IT as a systems admin, Chase worked his way up the ranks to a Network Engineer. Through his hard work and dedication, he now serves as the Director of IT. Under his leadership Landscape Workshop has been able to seamlessly evolve in the technology realm and continues to progress.
A native of Birmingham, AL, Taylor Langley brings significant marketing experience with her. She has worked on numerous campaigns for both local and national brands. Langley comes from RealtySouth, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, where she had significant marketing experience with a focus in digital marketing. Langley is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Landscape Workshop’s marketing initiatives including brand awareness, website design and optimization, digital campaigns and more.
J.T.’s main priority as CEO is to keep Landscape Workshop’s customers and employees happy. Since joining the leadership team in 2014, his primary goal has been to cultivate a performance culture – not a political one. We believe that we have the best talent in the industry, and J.T. aims to align every team member with our mission to be the most dependable landscape service provider in the Southeast.
A dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience as a management consultant and operator, Joe brings with him his expertise in operations, supply chain/procurement, finance and capital productivity. Joe’s main focus is to ensure that all of the LW branch locations are delivering consistent, superior service in every market we serve, while also developing LW employees to be the best that they can be every day. With Joe’s comprehensive experience, we are dedicated to maintaining our reputation of industry-leading customer service as we continue to grow the LW brand.
Christianna is responsible for overseeing all IT, Supply Chain, and Financial operations of Landscape Workshop. Joining the LW team in 2015 with a dedication to high-performance, she progressed through the ranks and has contributed mightily to LW’s excellence in systems and finance. As a result, we’ve not only seen an increase in profits, but in productivity, as well.
Chris is an experienced Sales Leader and joined Landscape Workshop in 2023. He brings expertise scaling sales teams, and driving revenues from previous roles spanning London, Singapore and now the USA. He has consistently delivered proven success through analytics-based decisions with a strong focus on revenue growth and prospecting strategies. His primary focus at Landscape Workshop is to oversee Sales, Business development and Marketing teams and operations, and to contribute to a high-performance culture.
Mark joined the Landscape Workshop team in 2017 with 23 years of landscape experience. He works closely with our branch operation teams to ensure consistent field operations and high quality, professional service across the company. Having served in nearly every role in the landscape business, Mark coaches our team members with the knowledge he has gained in order to help them meet and exceed their goals.
A green industry veteran of over 35 years, Tim brings expert level experience including business ownership to the LW team. With his expertise, Tim oversees all aspects of operations for our Atlanta area branches.
Chad Galloway is a seasoned professional in the green industry, with over two decades of experience. Holding his Setting of Landscape Plants (SLP) license in AL, Chad has demonstrated expertise in various management roles. Currently, he plays a key role in overseeing operations in our southern branches.
Bill is a highly accomplished professional in the green industry, boasting more than 32 years of experience. He proudly holds a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University, along with Alabama state licenses in Setting of Landscape Plants (SLP) and Landscape Design. As the Vice President of Operations, he is dedicated to cultivating future leaders who not only possess knowledge and expertise, but also demonstrate an unwavering commitment to LW’s core company values.
An SHRM Certified Professional, Pam’s focus is on Landscape Workshop employees. She oversees all Human Resource functions, including the H2B program, and coordinates with management to ensure the company provides a safe work environment where employees are treated fairly.
Kerry joined the LW team in 2021, bringing with her over 8 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting and banking. She holds a BS in Accounting magna cum laude and a Masters of Tax Accounting from the University of Alabama. Kerry’s technical expertise and experience is crucial to the LW team as we continue on into our next phase of growth.
Nicole focuses on Landscape Workshop’s growth, both internally and externally. One of her goals is to recruit the top talent needed for Landscape Workshop to have the most professional management team in the industry. Additionally, she focuses on expanding the LW footprint through potential acquisitions. With over 12 years of talent acquisition experience, Nicole is skilled in building connections and seeking out valuable opportunities for the company.
Marcus holds his Master of Business Administration in Project Management from Columbia Southern University and has over 9 years of senior-level management experience in the software and logistics industry. Within Landscape Workshop, Marcus functions as LW’s system expert providing data analysis, training and support to the operations division.
With over 20 years of green industry experience, Sarah serves as our Director of Floriculture. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Science Horticulture and is a Certified Horticulturist. Sarah has extensive work experience in the industry including account management, business development, garden management, and landscape design & consulting.
Whit graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Marketing from the University of Alabama and his Master’s degree in Finance & Consulting from the University of Tennessee. With his mixture of education and over 5 years of work experience, Whit assists in many different avenues of business development including sourcing and qualifying acquisition targets, project management over the acquisition process, and general business reporting and analysis.
Justin joined the Landscape Workshop executive team to lead our growing Install Division. Justin comes with vast experience building high performing organizations, most recently with Fleetcor (NYSE: FLT) where he served as VP of Corporate Strategy and M&A as well as serving as an executive in portfolio companies predominately focusing on sales, revenue, and growth. Prior to that, Justin worked as an Engagement Manager in management & strategy consulting for various industrial clients at while at Accenture and Partners in Performance. He graduated from Georgia Tech with Highest Honors in Industrial Engineering and lives in Atlanta, Ga with his wife and two young kids.
With over 15 years of experience in the green industry and a bachelor’s degree in landscape Horticulture from Auburn University, Adam has dedicated his career to providing exceptional landscaping services to a wide array of commercial clients. Since joining Landscape Workshop in 2014, Adam’s exceptional performance and dedication to customer service resulted in numerous promotions. Prior to his role as General Manager of LW Birmingham, Adam served as Operations Manager for Central Alabama, General Manager of LW Montgomery/Auburn and General Manager of LW Nashville.
Jim joined the Landscape Workshop team in 2022, bringing with him more than 30 years of industry experience in landscape construction and maintenance. In his new role as VP of Construction, he is challenged with developing, enhancing and scaling our current construction operations. His wealth of knowledge and professionalism is a welcomed asset to the LW team.
A 30+ year industry veteran, Paul is an expert on all things landscaping. His main charge as CIO, includes performing operational due diligence and post-merger integration of acquisitions. Since 2014, Paul has successfully defined and implemented a clear set of processes, aptly named, “The LW Way,” that guarantees every customer will have a first-class experience and every property will look its best. In this new position, Paul will continue to do what he does best, coach people and develop the culture in newly acquired parts of the LW family.
