"I started my career in the green industry at Signature Landscape and stepped into a business development role as we joined HeartLand. That transition opened doors I hadn’t imagined. Today, I serve as Director of Marketing for the entire HeartLand organization. It’s a place where growth is real, and people are truly invested in helping each other succeed."
“My career started as a summer intern at JML, where I rotated through every part of the company. After graduating, I returned full time and moved from foreman to production management to account management. I’ve had mentors who believed in me, leaders who gave me the runway to make decisions, and the flexibility to explore roles with other HeartLand companies. That kind of culture makes it easy to keep growing.”
“I joined LCM as Vice President of Operations in January 2023, and in April 2025 I was given the privilege of becoming President. A people-first motto during the interview phase was exactly what I’ve experienced from all levels of the local and national organization. LCM’s identity is fully its own, while HeartLand is there to support and guide when needed.”
“I joined Keesen five years ago as a Branch Manager overseeing two locations. Within three years, I became VP of Operations, and now serve as President. I’ve been fortunate to grow with the team thanks to an outstanding support cast from both Keesen and HeartLand, a strong company culture, and the freedom to make decisions and lead with trust.”
“I started in Accounts Payable and Payroll, then took on HR, Accounts Receivable, and eventually moved into operations. As Roark grew, I was given the opportunity to grow with it. The company’s growth created opportunities for me to advance, and HeartLand has supported that every step of the way.”
“I began my journey at Signature Landscape, as an intern, 17 years ago and never strayed! Nearly 6 years ago, I joined HeartLand, and in 2024 I was promoted to Senior Aspire System Analyst. I feel listened to—if I have an idea, I’m not afraid to share it, and it’s very encouraging to see that idea come to life. Mentorship, flexibility, and training all played a role in my professional growth.”
“I started in the green industry by chance, but HeartLand helped turn that into a career. Through leadership programs, mentorship from people like Bill Dellecker and Jim Welch, and the incredible resource of other OpCos, I’ve grown into a GM role at two companies. Heart begins with the letter H, which stands for ‘Human’ at HeartLand—it recognizes that growth isn’t always linear but supports you every step of the way.”
“My career at HLM started with a weed eater in hand as a crew member at one of our local horse farms we service in central Kentucky. Since then, I’ve grown through roles from Crew Leader to Sr. VP & General Manager. When HLM joined HeartLand, I took full advantage of programs like University of Excellence and Next Level Leadership. HeartLand’s investment in people has shaped how I lead today.”
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