What is the biggest misconception about the industry?
Landscapers are widely considered as professionals who solely cut grass and install plantings. The landscape industry is much more diverse than that, and many of us are focused on hardscaping and construction as well.
What keeps you up at night?
The challenges of growing a construction business with a diminishing labor supply.
What is your biggest current challenge at work?
Finding talented individuals who are passionate about working within our system and driving our processes.
What project is your company most proud of?
7927 Jones Branch Drive Tyson's Corner office building hardscape construction which involved outdoor patios, cafe areas and walkways all of which were above or below ground level. All materials needed to be expertly craned in and out with no margin for error. The completed 3 outdoor hardscape areas were all on different levels of the building and included furnishings and landscaping. We did the job for a national commercial real estate group that needed us to work within a tight production schedule. This further contributed to the high level of difficulty as we not only had to work flawlessly, but quickly as well. We are proud that we executed successfully while hitting the required timeline every step of the way.
How does your ABC membership help your company?
It gives us the opportunity to build relationships with hundreds of local contractors who are also there looking to create win-win partnerships.
What do you look forward to each day?
Controlling my own destiny.
Who would you trade places with for a day?
Professional Baseball Player.
What is your favorite metro Washington hangout/restaurant?
BRX American Bistro
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
Tell us something no one in the industry knows about you.
I got my start in the industry by raising Koi fish.
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
The Natural
What do you do for fun?
Anything on the water... boating, fishing, kayaking.
What book are you currently reading?
"Raise Your Game" by Alan Stein
What was your first job?
I'm still doing it!