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Landscape Construction Divison

Bob Jones

President, Landscape Construction Division

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.

Mike Felts

Regional Vice President

Mike Felts

Regional Vice President

Mike supports landscape construction division operations, specifically overseeing the Maryland and North Carolina branches, where he works closely with those teams to ensure continued improvement and success. He has been with the Ruppert organization for 12 years, is a U.S. Army veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Virginia Tech.

Patrick Luzier

Regional Vice President

Patrick Luzier

Regional Vice President

Patrick supports landscape construction division operations, specifically overseeing the Georgia and Tennessee branches, where he works closely with those teams to ensure continued improvement and success. He has been with the Ruppert organization for over 21 years and has over 30 years of industry experience. He holds a general contractor’s license from the state of Georgia.

Jim Tuzzolino

Regional Vice President

Jim Tuzzolino

Regional Vice President

Jim supports landscape construction division operations, specifically overseeing the Virginia and Texas branches, where he works closely with those teams to ensure continued improvement and success. He has over 25 years in the industry and has been with Ruppert for over 17 years. He holds a bachelor of science degree in wildlife management from SUNY Cobleskill.

Paul Pestun

VP of Business Development

Paul Pestun

VP of Business Development

As vice president of business development in Ruppert’s landscape construction division, Paul is responsible for working with the sales team at each landscape construction branch to help unify sales efforts across the division. In addition, he is responsible for, strategic planning, financial analysis, market research, and cultivating strategic relationships with key stakeholders such as owners, developers, general contractors, and landscape architects. He has been with Ruppert for over 11 years, holds a degree in landscape management from Montgomery College, and is a platinum-level graduate of ABC’s Leadership Development Program.

Jeremy Clayton

Director of Project Management

Jeremy Clayton

Director of Project Management

In this role, Jeremy works with our construction branches to create continuity across project management practices, helping to improve training and refine processes. He has over 20 years of experience in project management and landscaping, holds a bachelor’s degree from Towson University and earned his MBA from the University of Maryland.

Ken Thompson

Director of Quality and Efficiency

Ken Thompson

Director of Quality and Efficiency

Ken is responsible for encouraging innovation and improvements in several areas including efficiency, compensation, project planning, training, mentorship and quality control. He has over 38 years of experience (36 with the Ruppert organization) in landscape construction and landscape management and is a Certified Professional Horticulturist.

Jon Von Staden

Director of Finance & Administration

Jon Von Staden

Director of Finance & Administration

As director of finance and administration in the landscape construction division, Jon works in close partnership with local branch teams and division leadership to further develop best practices and help capitalize on efficiencies.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Frostburg State University has over 26 years of general contracting experience.

Mike Ward

Director of Pre-Construction Services

Mike Ward

Director of Pre-Construction Services

As director of pre-construction services and estimating, Mike is responsible for providing reliable estimating and pre-construction services for projects that are in-process or are in the planning stages. In addition to serving the needs of the company’s customers, he is responsible for training new and existing estimators, helping to establish company-wide standards, and reviewing the estimates on large specialty projects. He has been with the Ruppert organization for over 26 years.

Adam Bennett

Branch Manager, Georgia

Adam Bennett

Branch Manager, Georgia

Adam oversees all landscape construction operations at our Atlanta, Georgia branch, which covers projects in that geographical region. His responsibilities include planning, budgeting and personnel development within his branch as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. He has been with Ruppert for seven years and has almost 20 years of industry experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management from The Ohio State University.

Scott Burk

Branch Manager, Pennsylvania

Scott Burk

Branch Manager, Pennsylvania

Scott oversees all landscape construction operations at our State College, Pennsylvania branch, which covers projects in that geographical region. Scott has over 30 years of landscape industry experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape contracting from Penn State University. As branch manager, his responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and personnel development within his region as well as ensuring customer satisfaction.

Marvin Clermont

Branch Manager, Tennessee

Marvin Clermont

Branch Manager, Tennessee

Marvin oversees all landscape construction operations at our Tennessee branch, which covers projects primarily in the Nashville market. His responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and personnel development within his region as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. He has been with Ruppert for over seven years and holds a master’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Sean Davitt

Branch Manager, Maryland

Sean Davitt

Branch Manager, Maryland

Sean oversees all landscape construction operations at our Maryland branch, which covers projects in that geographical region. His responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and personnel development within his region as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. He has been with the Ruppert organization for over 12e years and holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from West Virginia University. He is OSHA 30 certified and is a graduate of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington’s Leadership Development Program and the Grinnell Leadership Jumpstart® Program.

Angela Howes

Branch Manager, North Carolina

Angela Howes

Branch Manager, North Carolina

Angela oversees all landscape construction operations at our Raleigh, North Carolina branch, which covers projects in that geographical region. She has been with the Ruppert organization for over 19 years, and her responsibilities include planning, budgeting and personnel development within her branch as well as ensuring customer satisfaction.

Jack Jones

Branch Manager, Texas

Jack Jones

Branch Manager, Texas

Jack oversees all landscape construction operations at our Houston, Texas branch, which covers projects in that geographical region. His responsibilities include planning, budgeting and personnel development within his branch as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. He has been with Ruppert for over 17 years and has over 20 years of industry experience. He served in the United States Marine Corps for nine years, during part of which he served as a senior drill instructor in Parris Island. During that time, he also was an honor graduate of both the Marine Corps Sergeant’s Leadership Course and the Staff Sergeant’s Career Course.

Louis Labonte

Branch Manager, Virginia

Louis Labonte

Branch Manager, Virginia

Louis oversees landscape construction operations at our Virginia branch. His responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and personnel development within his region as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College and a master’s degree from George Mason University.

Mike Ryan

Branch Manager, D.C.

Mike Ryan

Branch Manager, D.C.

Mike oversees landscape construction operations at our Washington, D.C. branch. His responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and personnel development within his region as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. He has been with the Ruppert organization for over eight years and holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Virginia Tech.

Chris Southworth

Assistant Branch Manager, North Carolina

Chris Southworth

Assistant Branch Manager, North Carolina

Chris helps oversee landscape construction operations at our North Carolina branch, primarily focusing on projects in the Charlotte market. His responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and personnel development within his region as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. He has been with Ruppert for over nine years and holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and turgrass management from Eastern Kentucky University.

Melanie Anderson

Talent Acquisition Representative

Melanie Anderson

Talent Acquisition Representative

In this position, Melanie is responsible for managing recruiting efforts within the company’s landscape construction division with an emphasis on creating business strategies within the operations team that align with local branch markets. She holds a degree in Landscape Horticulture from The Ohio State University and has over 20 years of experience in the landscape industry with a focus on optimizing recruiting and training organizational needs.

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