Team

Brian DuMont

Brian started Yardnique in 1997 while attending North Carolina State University and graduated in 1998 with a degree in Landscape Horticulture. Since, under Brian’s leadership, Yardnique has grown to become one of the largest landscape organizations in the nation. Brian enjoys spending time with his wife Summer, and their blended family of 6 children. When …

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Bill Davoli

As Chief Operating Officer, Bill Davoli brings over 35 years of executive leadership and a lifelong passion for the green industry. As a third-generation landscape professional, he has successfully owned and operated businesses from startups to enterprises. His unique perspective balances technical precision with strategic growth, overseeing Yardnique’s expansive operations. He’s a recognized authority in …

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Rob Wood

Rob joined the Company as its Chief Financial Officer in 2021.  Rob has over 30 years of progressive financial experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis. Previously, he was the CFO/Controller at several private-equity backed companies including Stay Online, Electronic Systems Protection, Burt’s Bees and TogetherSoft. Rob began his career at Deloitte & Touche and is a graduate of Fairfield …

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Joe Chiellini

Joe Chiellini is the founder and CEO of ASI Landscape Management and serves as VP of Strategic Retention & Growth for Yardnique. Since starting ASI in 1993 as a two-man lawn service, he has grown it into a multi-county commercial business with 180 employees and three branches in the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. Joe …

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Alan Anders

With over 15 years of experience in the green industry, Alan has built his career in roles spanning Vice President of Sales, Regional Manager, and Agronomic Manager. Since joining Yardnique in 2023, he has focused on driving revenue growth, building scalable sales processes, and developing high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client experiences. Alan’s leadership is …

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Norma Avalos

Since joining the Yardnique family in 2017, Norma has been a driving force in supporting the CEO’s vision, strengthening the company’s culture, and elevating its brand presence. With a strong background in business management and administration, she brings both strategy and heart to her leadership. Originally from Texas, Norma moved to North Carolina in 2012. …

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Bryan Garruto

Born and raised in New Jersey, Bryan has spent most of his life in the south after earning his BSBA in Marketing from LaSalle University. After starting in the industry in 2001, Bryan worked his way up to Branch Manager before joining NatureScapes as their General Manager in 2015 and now leads operations.   Bryan …

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Ashley McDermott

Ashley joined Yardnique as Vice President of Human Resources in 2022 and brings over ten years of human capital management experience to the team. Ashley leads talent acquisition, career development, compensation, benefits, and diversity and inclusion efforts as Yardnique expands its operations throughout the southeast. Originally from Hartsville, SC, Ashley grew up in Raleigh, NC …

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Don Waggoner

With over 20 years in safety and occupational health programs, Don joined Yardnique in June 2025. Previously, he was Safety and Occupational Health Manager for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command and Ground Safety Manager for the U.S. Air Force, retiring in June 2022 after 21 years. He holds a Master’s in Occupational Safety …

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Corey Bittner

Originally from Walden, New York, Corey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Contracting from SUNY Cobleskill in Cobleskill, New York.  His first 10 years of experience in the green industry were at design/build firms in upstate New York where he designed and installed full scale projects including patios, retaining walls, pools, plantings, irrigation and landscape …

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