Our Team

Marty Grunder

President & CEO

Marty Grunder

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 Grunder

President & CEO

Seth Pflum

Chief Operating Officer

Seth Pflum

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 Pflum

Chief Operating Officer

Dalton Yates

Director of Production Operations

Dalton Yates

Director of Production Operations

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 Yates

Director of Production Operations

Brian Davis

Director of Lawn Care

Brian Davis

Director of Lawn Care

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Brian Davis

Director of Lawn Care

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Mike Boeck

Landscape Architect

Mike Boeck

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 Boeck

Landscape Architect

Jon Steinbrunner

Landscape Designer

Jon Steinbrunner

Landscape Designer

Jon has over 10 years of experience designing, selling, and building landscapes and hardscapes. He studied Landscape Architecture at The Ohio State University. When not exceeding our clients expectations Jon likes to vacation at Disney with his wife and son. You can also find him watching the Ohio State Buckeyes football games.

Jon Steinbrunner

Landscape Designer

Kent Sholder

LandKeeping™ Consultant

Kent Sholder

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 Sholder

LandKeeping™ Consultant

Brent Grolnic

LandKeeping™ Consultant

Brent Grolnic

LandKeeping™ Consultant

Brent has been a member of our LandKeeping^TM Team since 2008. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Bryant University. Brent has a passion for gardening, plants, and has worked in the horticulture field for more than 20 years. When not at work, Brent enjoys hiking, and watching all 4 of his children play soccer.

Brent Grolnic

LandKeeping™ Consultant

Bradley Keller

LandKeeping™ Consultant

Bradley Keller

LandKeeping™ Consultant

Bradley received his bachelor’s in horticulture science from Purdue University and is now a key member of our team. He has a passion for plants and enjoys spending his free time doing CrossFit.

Bradley Keller

LandKeeping™ Consultant

Bradley received his bachelor’s in horticulture science from Purdue University and is now a key member of our team. He has a passion for plants and enjoys spending his free time doing CrossFit.

Shannon Cummins

Accounting Manager

Shannon Cummins

Accounting Manager

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Shannon Cummins

Accounting Manager

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Jenny Hardesty

Talent Acquisition Manager

Jenny Hardesty

Talent Acquisition Manager

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Jenny Hardesty

Talent Acquisition Manager

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PJ Lehr

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PJ Lehr

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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 Lehr

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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.

Jimmy Hendricks

Group Leader

Jimmy Hendricks

Group Leader

Jimmy has over 10 years of experience building landscapes and hardscapes. His extensive managerial experience and positive attitude make him a perfect fit with our organization. In his free time, Jimmy enjoys motorsports, relaxing on the lake and working in his yard.

Jimmy Hendricks

Group Leader

Alan Whitt

Group Leader

Alan Whitt

Group Leader

Alan provides leadership and direction to crews, schedules and coordinates jobs, and teaches team members on important skills and safety procedures. He has over 30 years of professional experience managing operations, installing landscapes, and maintaining properties. Alan attended The Ohio State University where he studied agriculture.

Alan Whitt

Group Leader

Corri Puhr

Project Designer

Corri Puhr

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 Puhr

Project Designer

Amanda

LandKeeping™ Team Leader

Amanda

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

LandKeeping™ Team Leader

Eric

Service Technician

Eric

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

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.

Gus

Team Leader

Gus

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

Team Leader

Mike

Senior LandKeeping™ Team Leader

Mike

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

Senior LandKeeping™ Team Leader

Bill

Team Leader

Bill

Team Leader

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Bill

Team Leader

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Lauren

Lawn Care Technician

Lauren

Lawn Care Technician

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Lauren

Lawn Care Technician

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Brandon

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Brandon

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Brandon

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Nick

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Nick

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Nick

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Luke

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Luke

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Luke

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Zach

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Zach

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Zach

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Grunder Landscaping Co.

A Creative Team Devoted to Client Satisfaction

Marty Grunder

Seth Pflum

Dalton Yates

Brian Davis

Mike Boeck

Jon Steinbrunner

Kent Sholder

Brent Grolnic

Bradley Keller

Shannon Cummins

Jenny Hardesty

PJ Lehr

Jimmy Hendricks

Alan Whitt

Corri Puhr

Amanda

Eric

Gus

Mike

Bill

Lauren

Brandon

Nick

Luke

Zach

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