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**Justin Bates** Justin Bates is the CEO of **Bates Landscaping**, a fast-growing landscape contractor based in the Northeast that specializes in HOA and community work, snow operations, and high-end design-build projects. With a mission to be the best company to work *with* and *for*, Justin has scaled Bates from a family-run operation to a multimillion-dollar business built on strong systems, a people-first culture, and relentless focus on client experience. Beyond landscaping, he’s passionate about using AI and lean processes to cut down on human error, increase efficiency, and build a business that creates long-term opportunities for both his team and his clients. **Melissa Blake** Melissa is the Business Developer at Bates Landscaping, where she focuses on commercial snow removal and landscape maintenance for HOAs, senior living communities, and high-end apartments. She’s helped Bates earn (2) NALP Awards of Excellence, grow sales year after year, and build a standout brand in a crowded market. Melissa also teaches as an adjunct professor at Williamson Trade School, sharing her industry know-how with future landscape leaders. Known for her quick wit, fast pace, and creative approach, she’s the kind of person people *always* remember — usually because she makes them laugh while solving their toughest problems. And she likes Dad jokes 🙂

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Scaling Family Business with Strategy

Justin Bates and Melissa Blake March 11, 2026

Justin Bates Justin Bates is the CEO of Bates Landscaping, a fast-growing landscape contractor based in the Northeast that specializes in HOA and community work, snow operations, and high-end design-build projects. With a mission to be the best company to work with and for, Justin has scaled Bates from a family-run operation to a […]