At Grunder Landscaping Co., we believe that quality work begins with a quality team. We hire dedicated team members, we develop their talents, and we work together to deliver the best results for our clients. We also operate a drug-free workplace and background check every new team member to ensure the safety of all.
President & CEO
Marty started Grunder Landscaping Co. in 1984 to earn money for his tuition at the University of Dayton and in the 35 years since its inception, Grunder Landscaping Co. has become the leading Design-Build Landscape firm in the area. Marty serves as the President and CEO of Grunder Landscaping Company and applies his passion for landscape design to every project. Marty also runs his own business consulting company, The Grow Group. Marty’s entrepreneurial skills have merited him several awards, including the Ohio Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Midwest by the Small Business Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. He was also named as the Dayton / Miami Valley Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001 by Ernst & Young. When he’s not working, Marty enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa and their four children. As a native Daytonian, Marty also enjoys rooting for the Reds, Bengals, and Dayton Flyers.
Marty started Grunder Landscaping Co. in 1984 to earn money for his tuition at the University of Dayton and in the 35 years since its inception, Grunder Landscaping Co. has become the leading Design-Build Landscape firm in the area. Marty serves as the President and CEO of Grunder Landscaping Company and applies his passion for landscape design to every project. Marty also runs his own business consulting company, The Grow Group. Marty’s entrepreneurial skills have merited him several awards, including the Ohio Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Midwest by the Small Business Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. He was also named as the Dayton / Miami Valley Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001 by Ernst & Young. When he’s not working, Marty enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa and their four children. As a native Daytonian, Marty also enjoys rooting for the Reds, Bengals, and Dayton Flyers.
Chief Operating Officer
Seth has schooling in landscape management and design at Colorado State and since joining GLC, he has received four design awards from state and national organizations. He serves as GLC’s Chief Operating Officer and uses his expertise in hardscape and design to bring innovative ideas to our clients. In his free time, Seth enjoys downhill skiing, fishing, camping, home renovation, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Seth has schooling in landscape management and design at Colorado State and since joining GLC, he has received four design awards from state and national organizations. He serves as GLC’s Chief Operating Officer and uses his expertise in hardscape and design to bring innovative ideas to our clients. In his free time, Seth enjoys downhill skiing, fishing, camping, home renovation, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Director of Design-Build
Dalton holds an associate degree in landscape design at Clark State College. Dalton is passionate about quality landscape design and construction. Dalton also served our country by doing a tour of duty in Afghanistan and is currently a member of the Ohio Army National Guard. When not working, Dalton enjoys spending time with his wife Kristina and three children.
Dalton holds an associate degree in landscape design at Clark State College. Dalton is passionate about quality landscape design and construction. Dalton also served our country by doing a tour of duty in Afghanistan and is currently a member of the Ohio Army National Guard. When not working, Dalton enjoys spending time with his wife Kristina and three children.
Director of Human Resources
Amber hold a bachelor’s degree in business management from Antioch University-Midwest and an associate degree in business information systems from Sinclair Community College. At GLC, Amber oversees administration, benefits, recruiting, and team member engagement, among other duties. Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending times outdoors with her family.
Amber hold a bachelor’s degree in business management from Antioch University-Midwest and an associate degree in business information systems from Sinclair Community College. At GLC, Amber oversees administration, benefits, recruiting, and team member engagement, among other duties. Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending times outdoors with her family.
Landscape Architect
Mike studied landscape horticulture as an undergraduate at The Ohio State University and then received his master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Maryland. Mike joined Grunder Landscape Co. in 2019 and has designed some of our largest projects to date. Mike worked for seven years in the mid-Atlantic region designing residential gardens before returning to Ohio. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters.
Mike studied landscape horticulture as an undergraduate at The Ohio State University and then received his master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Maryland. Mike joined Grunder Landscape Co. in 2019 and has designed some of our largest projects to date. Mike worked for seven years in the mid-Atlantic region designing residential gardens before returning to Ohio. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters.
LandKeeping™ Consultant
Kent is the proud holder of a bachelor’s degree in landscape horticulture from The Ohio State University and a master certification from The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association. He has been working in landscape design and horticulture for over 25 years serves as GLC’s primary LandKeeping ™ Consultant. When not at work, Kent cares for his growing menagerie of animals at home, which include two dogs, chickens, ducks, and rescue Canadian goose named Oscar!
Kent is the proud holder of a bachelor’s degree in landscape horticulture from The Ohio State University and a master certification from The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association. He has been working in landscape design and horticulture for over 25 years serves as GLC’s primary LandKeeping ™ Consultant. When not at work, Kent cares for his growing menagerie of animals at home, which include two dogs, chickens, ducks, and rescue Canadian goose named Oscar!
LandKeeping™ Consultant & Horticulturist
Jennifer is the proud holder of a master’s degree in horticulture from Cornell University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Wright State University. She has worked in the horticulture field for over 20 years and specializes in perennial and annual plant maintenance and design. When not at work, Jennifer enjoys cooking, gardening, and exploring the outdoors with her family and dog, Enzo.
Jennifer is the proud holder of a master’s degree in horticulture from Cornell University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Wright State University. She has worked in the horticulture field for over 20 years and specializes in perennial and annual plant maintenance and design. When not at work, Jennifer enjoys cooking, gardening, and exploring the outdoors with her family and dog, Enzo.
Production Group Leader
Walt holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape horticulture from The Ohio State University and has been a valued GLC team member since 1993. In his spare time, Walk enjoys working in his yard, cooking and grilling, and spending time with his family.
Walt holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape horticulture from The Ohio State University and has been a valued GLC team member since 1993. In his spare time, Walk enjoys working in his yard, cooking and grilling, and spending time with his family.
Project Designer
Corri holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Ball State University. She creates comprehensive designs for GLC and assists with architectural rendering. When not working, Corri enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Corri holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Ball State University. She creates comprehensive designs for GLC and assists with architectural rendering. When not working, Corri enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Administrative Coordinator
Emma keeps our offices at GLC running smoothly, taking care of a multitude of administrative details. Emma is also passionate about animals and has completed a certification program for dog training. In her free time, Emma enjoys hiking and spending time with her dog and her family and friends.
Emma keeps our offices at GLC running smoothly, taking care of a multitude of administrative details. Emma is also passionate about animals and has completed a certification program for dog training. In her free time, Emma enjoys hiking and spending time with her dog and her family and friends.
Group Leader Entry
PJ’s passion for plants and client services make him an excellent part of the team at GLC. In his free time, PJ enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and making art.
PJ’s passion for plants and client services make him an excellent part of the team at GLC. In his free time, PJ enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and making art.
Production Support
Since 2004, Eddie has been an integral team member of GLC. He supports our production teams by managing delivery and removal of materials from our job sites. Eddie also assists with fleet management and delivery management.
Since 2004, Eddie has been an integral team member of GLC. He supports our production teams by managing delivery and removal of materials from our job sites. Eddie also assists with fleet management and delivery management.
Senior LandKeeping™ Team Leader
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from The Ohio State University, but his passion for plants led him to begin a career at GLC in 1997. Mike holds multiple landscaping certifications and loves caring for unique gardens. In his free time, Mike enjoys drawing and painting.
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from The Ohio State University, but his passion for plants led him to begin a career at GLC in 1997. Mike holds multiple landscaping certifications and loves caring for unique gardens. In his free time, Mike enjoys drawing and painting.
Team Leader
Gus has worked in the landscape industry for 30 years and applies his knowledge and experience to every job at GLC. In his free time, Gus enjoys gardening, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Gus has worked in the landscape industry for 30 years and applies his knowledge and experience to every job at GLC. In his free time, Gus enjoys gardening, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Team Leader
Steven studied agriculture services at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center and now leads the mow team at GLC. When not at GLC, Steven enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and his two dogs.
Steven studied agriculture services at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center and now leads the mow team at GLC. When not at GLC, Steven enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and his two dogs.
Team Leader
Kenny has been a team member at GLC since 2017 and is a great asset to our LandKeeping team. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Kenny has been a team member at GLC since 2017 and is a great asset to our LandKeeping team. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Service Technician
Eric technological knowledge of irrigation and lighting make him an asset to GLC. In his free time, Eric enjoys fishing and riding motorcycles.
Eric technological knowledge of irrigation and lighting make him an asset to GLC. In his free time, Eric enjoys fishing and riding motorcycles.
LandKeeping™ Team Leader
Amanda received her bachelor’s in horticulture from Michigan State University and is now a key member of our LandKeeping team. She has a passion for plants and enjoys spending her free time outdoors.
Amanda received her bachelor’s in horticulture from Michigan State University and is now a key member of our LandKeeping team. She has a passion for plants and enjoys spending her free time outdoors.
Team Leader Entry
In his free time, Tyler enjoys spending time in the outside golfing and bow hunting.
In his free time, Tyler enjoys spending time in the outside golfing and bow hunting.
Team Leader Entry
Nich graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in horticultural science. He is passionate about plants and brings a keen attention to detail to every job. In his free time, Nich enjoys hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Nich graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in horticultural science. He is passionate about plants and brings a keen attention to detail to every job. In his free time, Nich enjoys hunting, fishing, and gardening.