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Landscape Workshop recently joined forces with three of Birmingham’s largest companies to launch a new community initiative focused on beautifying and connecting the city. “Blooming Birmingham” evolved from a desire to provide families receiving care at Children’s of Alabama hospital with more walkable streets and to encourage foot traffic to nearby Railroad Park. Over 100 volunteers from Regions Bank, Protective…
With fall approaching, the days of lingering sunshine and later sunsets will soon give way to shorter days and early, dark nights. The good news is, you and your patrons can enjoy a safe and functional property well beyond the hours of daylight with the help of landscape lighting. Whether your property is home to residents coming and going at…
Landscape Workshop is honored to receive a 2019 Silver Award of Excellence from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) for its work at The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. The memorial opened in 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama and serves to commemorate the victims of racial injustice in American history. Landscape Workshop began working with The National Memorial for…
Landscape Workshop is thrilled to be named No. 4636 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list by Inc. magazine. The annual list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies and provides unique insight into the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first…
We are thrilled to land at number 58 on the Birmingham Business Journal’s list of the city’s largest private companies. The Birmingham 100 List gives an annual look at economic trends in the metro area and ranks the top-producing private businesses based on revenue. This year’s results reveal increased sales across nearly every industry, with manufacturing businesses, industrial companies, and…
Joey Dobbs founded Landscape Workshop in 1984. At that time, he had only four employees and operated out of a small office in Birmingham, Alabama. Fast forward to 2019 – Landscape Workshop has 9 different branch locations throughout the Southeast and over 600 employees. You can find out more about LW’s history, but read on to hear why Joey started…
We are proud to announce that Landscape Workshop came in at number 41 on Landscape Management’s LM150 list! It is the seventh year in a row for Landscape Workshop to be named among the LM150, which ranks the largest landscape companies based on 2018 revenue. With $40 million in 2018 revenue, Landscape Workshop advanced 12 spots from the previous ranking….
We are excited to announce that Landscape Workshop has been named the 38th largest landscape company according to the Lawn & Landscapes Top 100 list! This prestigious list highlights top companies in the industry based on annual revenue. According to Lawn & Landscape, the 2019 results indicate impressive growth, with the Top 100 companies earning a combined revenue of more than…
Whether we embrace it or simply choose to ignore it, we are all familiar with the effects of aging. An old car needs new parts, an aging home requires updates, and, similarly, a landscape that has been in place for several years requires special attention. In today’s blog post, Account Manager Coltin Vaughn provides helpful guidance for managing the effects…
At Landscape Workshop safety always comes first! As we kick-off our growing season, we’re taking our regular safety meetings up a notch by conducting equipment rodeos in each of our markets. These rodeos go beyond our weekly safety meetings to review proper techniques in great detail and allow crewmembers hands-on training for every piece of equipment in their trucks. Our…
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Since joining the company, Kyle Cobb has built Landscape Workshop’s data infrastructure from the ground up, developing scalable reporting systems, financial forecasts, and performance management frameworks that guide decision-making across multiple business units. With a background in operations and account management, Kyle brings hands-on industry experience and a passion for transforming complex data into actionable business intelligence.
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Grayson joined Landscape Workshop’s Corporate Development team in 2025. He supports the company’s acquisition efforts, including sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence, and post-closing integration. His prior experiences include roles in economic policy, consulting, and an early-stage startup. Grayson earned his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University.
Birte Von Schwarzenfeld brings more than two decades of commercial leadership spanning industrials, building materials, and services. Her background includes revenue and gross margin growth, brand and digital strategy, and customer-experience-led go-to-market optimization. Von Schwarzenfeld holds an MBA with High Distinction (Baker Scholar) from Harvard Business School and an M.S. in Physics from Technical University Berlin.
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David Ray is the former Owner of EdgeForm Landscape Management, where he established a strong reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and customer-first service. Following EdgeForm’s acquisition by Landscape Workshop, he now serves as Vice President of Operations for Louisiana. With more than 15 years of experience in commercial construction as a Project Manager, Estimator, and Regional Vice President, David brings a proven ability to scale service delivery through both strategic growth and hands-on operational excellence. He is also a licensed General Contractor in Louisiana and Mississippi and holds an irrigation license. David is dedicated to ensuring his team delivers exceptional landscapes, fosters strong client relationships, and upholds a culture of consistency and integrity. He lives in St. Francisville, LA with his wife, Angie, and is the proud father of two adult daughters.
Nestor Nazario is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the Florida landscape industry. With his extensive background in landscape management and a focus on operational excellence, Nestor plays a pivotal role in expanding Landscape Workshop’s footprint in Central and South Florida. His leadership is instrumental in maintaining high standards of service and fostering professional growth within the team.
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.
With over 8 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, Brooke brings a well-rounded background in both executive search and high-volume hiring. A proud graduate of the University of Montevallo, she has built a reputation for identifying top talent and making strategic placements across a wide range of industries—from operations and sales to corporate leadership roles. Brooke is passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities and is known for her instinctive ability to understand both talent needs and candidate potential. Whether it’s building teams from the ground up or securing high-impact leaders, Brooke thrives on helping business grow and careers take off.
With over 15 years of sales leadership experience across multiple industries, Jonathan Wright has led high-performing account managers and new business teams throughout the southeastern United States. As Director of Sales, he is focused on delivering strong results while building a team culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and winning. Passionate about developing talent and driving sustainable growth, Jonathan brings a strategic, people-first approach to building and sustaining a high-performance sales culture.
Claudia focuses on recruiting early talent to Landscape Workshop, overseeing both the internship program and the Associate Account Manager program. Passionate about helping students find their path in the green industry, she thrives on relationship building and the personal connections that define the field. Claudia also supports corporate recruiting, event coordination, and works closely with the M&A team on acquisition-related efforts. She brings a strong focus on program development, helping create and enhance the initiatives that shape Landscape Workshop’s future leaders. Claudia began her career in talent acquisition in 2023 and is a proud graduate of Auburn University.
Garrett joined the Landscape Workshop team in 2025 to assist with executing M&A transactions, monthly reporting, and other ad-hoc analyses. Bringing with him over 5 years of public accounting experience and 2 years corporate accounting. He holds a BS in Accounting from Auburn University. He also actively holds his CPA license.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
