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Being Resilient through Challenges Andrew Martin
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Lessons Learned and Constant Improvement Jerry Schill
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How Data Collection Today Can Shape Your Strategic Advantage Sean Eddy
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Building your Deal Team and Planning your Exit Tanner Spross and Evan Shufflebarger
How to become better leaders in your company.
Andrew Martin, founder of Urban Landcare, has worked in the landscape industry for 25 years, including 20 years in San Diego. After obtaining degrees in Business and Horticulture, Andrew was recruited by the largest landscape maintenance company in the country, Valleycrest. His primary experience includes managing large-scale, high-demand landscapes, such […]
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Jerry Schill founded Schill Grounds Management in 1993, and as CEO he sets the strategic vision for the company and makes executive and financial decisions that drive profitable growth and scale. Beginning in 2020, Jerry partnered with Argonne Capital to proactively drive consolidation in the highly fragmented commercial grounds management […]
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An experienced operational leader with a proven track record in the horticulture and arboriculture industries, I am passionate about plants, trees, and fostering growth—both for nature and the people I work with. Over the years, I have developed expertise in team building, negotiation, budgeting, plant identification, and operations management, all […]
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Michael Ding, a Stanford-trained computer science and AI researcher, founded Bobyard to tackle critical challenges in the landscape construction industry. During his time in school, Michael identified a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and one of the most essential yet overlooked sectors in construction. Driven by […]
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James Lawrence, at just 25 years old, has successfully grown his business from the ground up, achieving remarkable growth over the past four years. His approach to leadership emphasizes building strong systems and processes, but above all, fostering a culture where people come first. For James, the most fulfilling aspect […]
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Norman Ripper is a dedicated entrepreneur and former military professional with a background in Chinese Mandarin. After serving six years in the military, Norman returned to Florida and founded Helping Hand Lawn Care in 2003. Over the past two decades, he has grown the company from a door-to-door residential mowing […]
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Ryan Malone is a second-generation landscape professional and the General Manager of Malone’s Landscape Management. Growing up immersed in the green industry, Ryan gained hands-on experience in all aspects of the business, from working on crews to managing nursery operations. After playing collegiate baseball, Ryan returned to lead the maintenance […]
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James founded Terry’s Landscape in 2011 after working for various commercial landscaping companies and selling lawn maintenance services as a kid. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in soil science and a minor in horticulture. In his role as CEO of Terry’s, James primarily focuses on […]
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Jenny Girard is currently an Implementation Specialist with BOSS Software at The Integra Group, a business solutions company dedicated to serving the green and snow industries. In this role, Jenny leverages her extensive industry expertise to onboard new clients, optimizing their operations and improving their efficiency through BOSS’s innovative software […]
