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Landscape Workshop would like to welcome our newest Account Manager for our Memphis, Tennessee team, Beau Farmer. In this role, he will report to our Memphis General Manager, Blair Maynard. He will be responsible for managing the maintenance crews and customer relationships for a portfolio of commercial landscape maintenance accounts in the Greater Memphis area. Beau has multiple years in the…
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…
Have you ever wondered when the right time to apply fertilizer to your yard is or whether it’s ok to cut the grass really short? To help homeowners get their spring and summer lawn care off to a great start and to celebrate National Lawn Care Month, the National Association of Landscape Professionals offered these myth-busting tips: Myth #1: You can water your…
Landscape Workshop would like to welcome Destanee Redden as the company’s new Nashville Business Development Manager. In this role, Destanee will develop regional contacts, drive growth through client acquisition, and obtain commercial maintenance contracts while ensuring customer needs are met for both the Nashville, TN and Huntsville, AL branch locations. “I am most excited to learn more about the art of landscaping…
Our Memphis team has shown incredible talent and dedication over the past few years resulting in continuous growth of the branch. Landscape Workshop is committed to rewarding excellent performance of our employees, and we are, therefore, pleased to announce the promotion of two of our Account Managers that have made a big impact on the Memphis branch. Wes Pittman has taken on…
Due to our exciting growth, we are NOW HIRING for our Knoxville branch! The Positions: Experienced Enhancement Field Manager Maintenance Field Manager Crew Members Why join us? If you love working outside with your hands to create beautiful landscapes, Landscape Workshop is the place for you. If you have a background in landscaping, construction, working outdoors with your hands, and have…
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.
Angie Ray serves as Communications Manager at Landscape Workshop, where she leverages more than 30 years of experience in marketing, design, and strategic communications. Previously, she was the Marketing Director at EdgeForm, where her brand strategy and communications helped propel the business to more than $17 million in revenue in under seven years. Her career also includes leadership roles in global organizations, including serving as Director of North American Marketing at PerkinElmer, where she oversaw integrated sales and marketing strategies for a $330M division and directed large-scale events and customer engagement campaigns. She lives in St. Francisville, LA with her husband, David, and has 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
