Rick Whitman Hired As Operations Manager
September, 2010
Laytonsville, MD – Ruppert Landscape is pleased to announce the hiring of Rick Whitman for the position of Operations Manager in its Maryland Landscape Construction Branch.
In his position, Whitman will be responsible for all aspects of production in the branch including all field operations, personnel, vehicles and equipment, safety, subcontracts, direct cost accounts and selected overhead expenses.
A resident of Severna Park, MD, Whitman has been in the landscape construction industry for over 20 years. In that time, he worked for one of the nation's largest landscape contractors as a chief estimator, business developer and VP of Operations working on such notable projects as Wynn Las Vegas and Caesar's Palace. "Rick's experience in the landscape construction arena gives us a real advantage in the market," said Rich Schubach, Branch Manager for the Maryland Landscape Construction Branch. "We were looking for a combination of hardscape and landscape experience combined with key leadership traits to fill this position. We are happy to have found that combination in Rick and are looking forward to his contributions."
Ruppert Landscape provides commercial landscape construction and management in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina from 11 branch offices. In addition, the company operates a 475-acre wholesale tree nursery specializing in large tree growing and moving in Montgomery County, MD.
Contact: Amy Snyder
Phone: (301) 482-0300
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