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Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Landscape Installations Landscape lighting refers to outdoor lighting fixtures and consists of dependable, weatherproof lights that are used for lighting walls, flower and shrub beds, pathways, trees, driveways and other outdoor features. Choosing the right landscape lighting can impact the look of your outdoor areas. Low voltage landscape lighting consumes less power compared to…
SAFETY: Our Top Priority There is no question that safety is a topic of conversation in many successful businesses, but here at Landscape Workshop, it isn’t just a topic of conversation, it’s a top priority. In all aspects of our daily work, safety is key, whether it’s the safety of our employees or the safety of our clients and those around…
January 2021 Welcome January 2021 brought several new faces to the Landscape Workshop team! Read about our welcomed additions below! Andrew Begley – Nashville Branch, Account Manager Andrew joined Landscape Workshop as an Account Manager at our Nashville, TN branch. Prior to joining the LW family, Andrew worked as an Account Manager for another landscaping company for about…
As the number one flower-gift-giving holiday quickly approaches, we thought you may want to take a dive into the message that your gift sends. Red roses, yellow roses, white roses, so many choices – but there is more to that bouquet of flowers you get or give for Valentine’s day, and we are here to tell you just what those…
We are so excited to share with you that LW employee Jacob Oakley has been promoted to an Account Manager in our Montgomery branch! With 6 years of landscaping experience, Jacob is well equipped to take on this new role. Jacob attended Mississippi State University where he studied Agricultural Information Sciences and joined the LW team as a Field Manager…
We are so happy to be able to share with you all that Landscape Workshop was awarded the 2020 NALP award for Overall Safety! Thank you to all of our employees who help make this award achievable through your dedication to making Landscape Workshop a safe environment. Here at LW, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail when it…
2021 is off to a great start for us here at Landscape Workshop as we have recently completed the acquisition of Volunteer Lawn Corporation based in Knoxville, TN! Founder and President of Volunteer Lawn, Wendell Jones, started Volunteer in 1978, growing it into the leading landscape company in East Tennessee. “The employees and customers of Volunteer Lawn have always been…
The holidays are here, and whether you’re decking the halls or looking for that perfect gift, you can’t go wrong with plants! A bright Christmas cactus is sure to add a festive element to any home or business, while a delicate orchid is a unique gift that can be enjoyed beyond the holiday season. Check out our top 5 plants…
Please join us in welcoming new Nashville General Manager Chris Clark to the Landscape Workshop team! An industry veteran of more than 30 years, Chris most recently served as Nashville Branch Manager for Summit Landscape Group of Fort Mills, South Carolina. He is no stranger to the area, having spent 20 years working in and around the Nashville market. In…
We are thrilled to announce that Landscape Workshop recently acquired the landscape maintenance and enhancement operations of Great Oak Landscape Group and is now serving the greater Atlanta area! With this addition, LW now operates ten branch locations across five Southeastern states. Great Oak founder Tim Christie and four Account Managers have joined the Landscape Workshop team. Tim started in the landscape…
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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.
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