Catalano to focus on managing landscape operations and building customer relationships across Florida’s central region.
Morrisville, NC (July 30, 2024) – Yardnique is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Catalano as the Regional Manager for central Florida. In this role, Ken will oversee operations and strategic initiatives across Yardnique’s footprint from Tampa, across Orlando and the east coast of Florida.
Ken brings over two decades of experience holding significant leadership positions in the landscaping industry. His extensive background spans project management, operations, business development, and fleet management. Ken is widely recognized for his horticulture expertise, a steadfast commitment to operational excellence, and his ability to foster leadership development and career growth within his teams. His leadership philosophy emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and a strong commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
“We are proud to have Ken join the Yardnique family of landscape companies”, remarked Brian DuMont, Founder/CEO. “His experience and proven leadership skills will play an invaluable role as we continue to build our Florida presence.”
Prior to joining Yardnique, Ken served as vice president at Greenscape Design Inc where he was responsible for managing large-scale commercial landscape installations. Ken also spent over nine years at BrightView Landscapes, where he became Director of Operations overseeing key customer accounts and various branches in Florida. Ken has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding for successfully managing diverse commercial landscape maintenance and installation initiatives with a proven track record of delivering results for his customers.
“I appreciate the opportunity to join a growing organization that places such a high level of importance on culture and its people,” said Catalano. “We have a unique opportunity to become one of the nation’s top ten landscaping companies, and I am confident that our region in Florida will make a significant contribution to Yardnique’s growth. I look forward to working with such a passionate team of landscape experts.”
About Yardnique
Yardnique began operations in 1997 when Brian DuMont, the company founder and CEO, was a junior at North Carolina State University pursuing his horticulture science degree. Today, Yardnique stands as one of the fastest growing landscape organizations in the nation, currently ranked 22nd by Lawn and Landscape magazine. Specializing in commercial landscape maintenance, design, and installation, the company operates under its flagship brand Yardnique as well as through various wholly owned landscape brands including Landmark, Naturescapes, Phoenix, NativeGreen, Creative and Unique.
Headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, the company has established operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. The company employs over 2,500 grounds care, design, and horticulture professionals with its trademark orange trucks delivering quality landscape maintenance service for commercial properties, HOAs and multifamily communities across the southeastern United States. The company’s Core Focus is to create an opportunity driven environment by building a great company that is surrounded by great people that create great results.
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