Close-up Profiles

Michael Kravitsky IV
The owner of Grasshopper Lawns Inc. has continued his father’s 55-year company while finding ways to balance work and family life.
Jeremy Yamaguchi
His big idea to start the tech firm Lawn Love is giving a business boost to landscape professionals across the country.
Richard Sperber
After taking a break, Richard Sperber has reentered the commercial landscaping arena in a big way.
Zack-Kline
The owner of A.I.R. has embraced the use of earth-friendly materials and equipment and is blazing a trail for the green industry to follow.
Bruce Moore
His commitment to the industry and exceptional customer service has helped Eastern Land Management become a leader in the Metro New York and Southern Connecticut commercial landscape market.
Andy Bowden
His four-decade career dedicated to landscape design has allowed him to work on many large projects, and he’s still going strong.
Lynda Wightman
Her 35-year career with Hunter Industries has helped pave the way for other women and young people to enter the landscape industry.
Brent Mecham
His irrigation knowledge has benefited countless municipalities and contractors, and he’s enjoyed every minute of it.
Tony Massey
By focusing on team members Tony Massey has helped build Massey Services into one of the fastest growing pest management and lawn care businesses in the Southeast.
Rodney Smith Jr.
Rodney Smith Jr.’s desire to help others is building character in young people while benefiting those in need of lawn care services across the country and beyond.