Craig Ruppert

CEO

As the company’s founder and chief executive, Craig has been instrumental in developing the company’s mission, culture, and values. He currently serves on the boards of Sandy Spring Bank and The Wills Group and is an active leader in numerous trade and charitable organizations including the Montgomery County Farmers Club, 2030 Group, Easter Seals Greater Washington-Baltimore Region, Food for the Poor, and The Community Foundation of Montgomery County. His experience has allowed him to bring innovative ideas and management approaches to Ruppert Landscape. Craig’s current responsibilities include strategic planning, financial management, and personnel development.

Phil Key

President

As company president, Phil’s primary focus is to make sure that the company’s visions and values are integrated into its daily operation. He does this by working closely with the management team on its planning, personnel development, and systems control processes. Phil has been working for the Ruppert organization for over 24 years and has over 30 years in the industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Maryland (now McDaniel) College and recently graduated from Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management (OPM) program.

Bob Jones

President, Landscape Construction Division

Bob oversees the landscape construction division of the company. His responsibilities include planning and budgeting, new branch development, personnel development, quality control and customer relations. He has been with Ruppert for 26 years, has almost 40 years of industry experience, and is a Certified Professional Horticulturist. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Key Executive Program and served as chairman of Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington.

Tom Barry

President, Landscape Management Division

Tom oversees all aspects of the landscape management division, from business development to day-to-day operations. He has been with Ruppert for eight years and has over a decade years of finance, real estate, and property management experience. He holds a master of business administration degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor of science degree in business administration from American University in Washington, DC, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Fred Key

Region VP, Landscape Management Division

As a region vice president in our landscape management division overseeing the southern region, including branches in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia, Fred helps provide strategic vision and operational insight, acting as a resource for branch managers in the areas of people development, training, customer service, and profitability. He has been with Ruppert for 21 years and has over 30 years of industry experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Salisbury State University, is a Certified Landscape Professional, and recently graduated from Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management (OPM) program.