The Commercial Landscaper Podcast

Ed Jensen has dedicated more than 44 years to the landscape industry, building a career that spans hands-on fieldwork, high-level management, and nationwide consulting. He began as a landscape contractor, later moving into a management role with a real estate company before joining OLM, Inc., where he has spent over 36 years. At OLM, Ed has played a vital role in developing comprehensive landscape...

Doug Bonnell's journey in the landscaping industry began at an early age—sweeping garages and cleaning offices before he was even a teenager. After spending his high school summers working in the field, Doug went on to earn an engineering degree and spent several years in the automotive industry. In 2021, Doug received an unexpected call from his father with an opportunity that would change everyt...

With over 20 years of experience in the landscape industry, Klark brings a deep understanding of every facet of the business—from maintenance and installations to account management and strategic leadership. Having worked in Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, and Raleigh, NC, Klark has built a reputation for operational excellence and a people-first mindset. Since 2010, Klark has served on leadership a...

Marcus Hemington serves as the CEO of Hemington Landscape Services, a family-owned second-generation commercial landscaping firm founded in 1983 and based in Cameron Park, California. Under Marcus's leadership the company has expanded while upholding its core values and customer-centric principles. The company specializes exclusively in commercial landscape and concrete construction within the Sac...

Frank Annino's career in the landscaping industry is a testament to his dedication and passion for the field. Growing up in the construction industry, Frank always knew that being in the field was where he wanted to be. He pursued a college degree in business management with an emphasis on organizational behavior, which laid the foundation for his professional journey. After college, Frank ran a l...

Nina Mason is content director at 44Group, an events and media company that is primarily rooted in the horticulture sector. It is the creator of esteemed B2B magazines, starting with Pro Landscaper in the UK in 2011―a brand that has grown into a community of landscape contractors and designers and other industry professionals. Its dynamic approach, encompassing numerous channels, has been instrume...

Michael Tomaino is the Founder and "Head Gardener" of Landcrafters, a premier landscape design-build and maintenance firm based in Tampa Bay. Under his leadership, Landcrafters has grown into a $6M+ operation known for combining precision horticulture, design excellence, and disciplined business systems to serve some of Florida's most discerning residential and commercial clients. Drawing on nearl...

Adam Linnemann is the founder and CEO of The Green Executive, a landscape industry peer group and consulting firm.  With over 31 years of landscape industry experience, Adam has grown his nationally recognized landscape company, Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping, Inc. from the bottom up. Starting at the young age of just 14 years old, Adam has grown his lawn and landscape company from 1 to over 25...

Cameron began his journey in California but quickly found his roots in Plano, Texas, where he grew up. His adventurous spirit led him to spend two transformative years living in Mexico, during which he became fluent in Spanish—a skill that has greatly enriched his professional and personal life. Returning stateside, Cameron discovered his passion for the landscaping industry, starting from the gro...

Chris Rance is a proven revenue and growth leader with experience scaling field service companies, in both fast-paced and private equity-backed environments. He's led high-performing sales teams, built go-to-market strategies from the ground up, and loves performance-driven cultures that fuel consistent, sustainable growth. With a sharp focus on organic expansion and top-of-funnel development, he...

Jeffrey Johns is the CEO of Coastal Greenery, inc., a Commercial landscape maintenance company based in St. Simons Island, Georgia. where he is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the organization. He established the company in 1994, driven by a passion for plants and horticulture. Over the years, Johns has transformed Coastal Greenery into a leading provider of landscape services f...

From the first five minutes you meet Justin, it becomes clear this isn't just a job to him. Never mind, he has all the accreditations and schooling, his passion for what he does is infectious. Justin's love for the landscape industry started at a young age. Since high school he has been active working in the industry. First with a classic lawn care turned landscape business in high school/college....

Chase Farris is the Founder and CEO of  NexGen Landscaping , a culture-driven, full-service landscape company reshaping the commercial and HOA world. Starting from the roots of the industry. Chase is now leading a movement to push past industry barriers, blending tech, teamwork, and vision to redefine what landscaping can be. With a focus on people and progress, he and his team are building more t...

Ashly Paladino is the COO and Partner at Sun Valley Landscaping in Omaha, Nebraska. Over the past 14 years, she has helped lead the company from a $1M operation to nearly $10M in annual revenue. Today, Sun Valley employs 78 people, including 34 year-round team members. Ashly is passionate about building strong teams, growing leaders, and creating a company culture rooted in service, craftsmanship,...

When Brian was preparing to head off to college, his dad asked him what he wanted to do with his life. Without hesitation, Brian said, "I want to play ball." His dad looked him straight in the eye and replied, "Son, you're not Mickey Mantle. What are you going to do with your life?" Brian's dad had started in the mailroom at IBM and worked his way up to installing SAP systems worldwide, often away...

Chuck Monico is the CEO at Ryan Lawn & Tree, where he helps associates and leaders discover and develop their full potential, empowering them to become the best versions of themselves while achieving personal and professional growth. Chuck has over 30 years of experience in leadership combined with community involvement and holds a degree in Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Chu...

Dan Grange is a fifteen-year veteran of the landscape industry, spending time in both residential and commercial companies. He was first exposed to landscaping working summers with two retired teachers on small projects. After high school, Dan studied landscape management at BYU. His most recent focus has been recruiting, training and retaining field workforce for a large commercial firm. In this...

With over two decades of expertise guiding business owners through wealth creation and multi-generational preservation, Nate brings an uncommon depth of knowledge to Dew Wealth Management. His distinctive background spanning law, public accounting, financial planning, and advanced trust implementation offers clients a comprehensive perspective that addresses all facets of sophisticated wealth mana...

I am an Honors Graduate from UC Davis in Environmental Horticulture. Started my career on the end of a water hose in a retail nursery in 1968. After graduating I joined the UC Cooperative Extension Service as Farm Advisor for San Francisco and San Mateo Counties where I specialized in weed control in turf and landscapes and high use athletic turf. In 1980 I joined ChemLawn Corporation as Technical...

Chris Lee brings over 27 years of green industry experience to his role as President and CEO of Earthworks, where he leads with hands-on know-how and a clear vision for quality, safety, and service. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas and raised in Texas and Colorado, Chris's journey in landscape began humbly—pushing a mower on his very first job. He saw early on that the green industry held unlimited p...

Warren S. Gorowitz, a highly regarded leader in the landscape and irrigation industry for over 30 years, currently serves as Director of Sustainability and Social Impact. With expertise in water efficiency and sustainability, Warren holds positions on several industry association boards and is a sought-after speaker and authority on matters related to water and sustainability. At Hunter Industries...

Lukas is a 33-year-old entrepreneur based in Washington, DC, where he leads a real estate team generating $75 million in sales annually. In addition to his real estate ventures, he is partnered with a development team working on $15 million in new construction projects set to hit the market in 2025. Lukas also owns a landscaping company which he has successfully scaled since acquiring it in 2023,...

Jon Gohl, Director of Customer Experience at Aspire Software  joined the company in its infancy 10 years ago and has helped hundreds of clients adopt new software, embrace change, and leverage defined processes and procedures to maximize the efficiency of their united output. In his current role, Jon leads Aspire's strategic advocacy efforts, including Aspire in Universities, providing software to...

Sabrina and Ryan met in 2010 while they were students in college at Wright State University. In 2015 they were married and a year later Dunham's Lawn Care was born. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Business from WSU and again in 2018 with a Master's degree in Health Education from The University of Cincinnati. Sabrina has always had a passion for entrepreneurship and today she sha...

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of The Lighthouse Group, one of the principal lighting designers at the Lighthouse Design Studio, and the professional photographer capturing the beauty of the group's finished projects. With over 27 years of experience in the industry, Tim began his journey by integrating lighting into his landscape designs, eventually transitioning full-time into the outdoor li...