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.
Founder & CEO
Marty started Grunder Landscaping Co. in 1984 to earn money for his tuition at the University of Dayton. In the 35 years since its inception, Grunder Landscaping Co. has become the leading landscaping company 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, where he teaches landscape professionals from around the country how to implement the business practices that work so well for us here.
Marty’s entrepreneurial skills have earned 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 the Dayton/Miami Valley Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001 by Ernst & Young, and in 2021 was inducted into the Dayton Business Hall of Fame. When he’s not working, Marty enjoys spending time with his wife, Lisa, their four children, and their dog, Nelly. A lifelong Daytonian, Marty 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. In the 35 years since its inception, Grunder Landscaping Co. has become the leading landscaping company 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, where he teaches landscape professionals from around the country how to implement the business practices that work so well for us here.
Marty’s entrepreneurial skills have earned 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 the Dayton/Miami Valley Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001 by Ernst & Young, and in 2021 was inducted into the Dayton Business Hall of Fame. When he’s not working, Marty enjoys spending time with his wife, Lisa, their four children, and their dog, Nelly. A lifelong Daytonian, Marty enjoys rooting for the Reds, Bengals, and Dayton Flyers.
President & COO
Seth attended Colorado State for landscape management and design, and has extensive experience working in Midwest landscapes. Since joining GLC, he has received four design awards for projects he designed and oversaw the installation of from state and national organizations.
In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Seth oversees our teams to ensure we are always delivering on our brand promise of exceeding our clients’ expectations every step of the way. What he enjoys most about his job though is teaching our team new skills, developing new leaders, and creating opportunities for our team to grow and succeed in new roles. In his free time, Seth enjoys downhill skiing, fishing, camping, home renovation, and spending time with his wife, two children, and their Labrador retreiver.
Seth attended Colorado State for landscape management and design, and has extensive experience working in Midwest landscapes. Since joining GLC, he has received four design awards for projects he designed and oversaw the installation of from state and national organizations.
In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Seth oversees our teams to ensure we are always delivering on our brand promise of exceeding our clients’ expectations every step of the way. What he enjoys most about his job though is teaching our team new skills, developing new leaders, and creating opportunities for our team to grow and succeed in new roles. In his free time, Seth enjoys downhill skiing, fishing, camping, home renovation, and spending time with his wife, two children, and their Labrador retreiver.
Director of Production Operations
Dalton holds an associate degree in landscape design from Clark State College. Dalton is passionate about quality landscape design and construction, and in his role oversees our operations to ensure a seamless and high-quality landscaping job.
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 from Clark State College. Dalton is passionate about quality landscape design and construction, and in his role oversees our operations to ensure a seamless and high-quality landscaping job.
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 Lawn Care
Brian has been a valued and hardworking member of our team for years, having held positions in the field, managing the procurement of plants and materials and launching and overseeing our in-house lawn care service. As Director of Lawn Care, Brian Davis oversees the operation of our sister company, Grunder Green, and was critical in the design of our lawn care program.
Brian’s positive attitude and can-do spirit make him an invaluable member of our team.
Brian has been a valued and hardworking member of our team for years, having held positions in the field, managing the procurement of plants and materials and launching and overseeing our in-house lawn care service. As Director of Lawn Care, Brian Davis oversees the operation of our sister company, Grunder Green, and was critical in the design of our lawn care program.
Brian’s positive attitude and can-do spirit make him an invaluable member of our team.
Director of Sales Operation
Chris joined Team Grunder in 2022 as our Director of Sales Operations with a long track record as a sales manager for a diverse set of companies. He holds a degree from Wright State University in mass communication and media studies and is originally from the Dayton area. In his role, he manages the training and oversight of our sales team, leading them in their efforts to create and care for some of the most beautiful Dayton and Cincinnati properties.
Chris joined Team Grunder in 2022 as our Director of Sales Operations with a long track record as a sales manager for a diverse set of companies. He holds a degree from Wright State University in mass communication and media studies and is originally from the Dayton area. In his role, he manages the training and oversight of our sales team, leading them in their efforts to create and care for some of the most beautiful Dayton and Cincinnati properties.
Landscape Designer
Jon studied Landscape Architecture at The Ohio State University and has more than ten years of experience designing, selling, and installing landscapes and hardscapes. As Landscape Designer, he works with our clients to bring their dreams for their properties to life within the budget they have. Jon can help you with your landscaping renovation, patio design, outdoor living space, and much more.
Jon likes to vacation at Disney with his wife and son. On Saturdays, you’ll find him watching the Buckeyes.
Jon studied Landscape Architecture at The Ohio State University and has more than ten years of experience designing, selling, and installing landscapes and hardscapes. As Landscape Designer, he works with our clients to bring their dreams for their properties to life within the budget they have. Jon can help you with your landscaping renovation, patio design, outdoor living space, and much more.
Jon likes to vacation at Disney with his wife and son. On Saturdays, you’ll find him watching the Buckeyes.
Landscape Designer
Troy studied landscape design at the University of Minnesota and received his associate’s degree in landscape design in 1989. He comes to Grunder Landscaping Co. with an extensive design background and is especially skilled in designing and installing outdoor living spaces. He has more than 30 years of experience designing landscaping and hardscaping elements around swimming pools and is skilled at creating patios, firepits, and other elements to give you and your loved ones spaces to gather.
Troy is an avid outdoorsman, and you’ll often find him working in his garden or standing in a stream fly fishing in his free time. He moved to Dayton to live closer to his son, wife, and two granddaughters.
Troy studied landscape design at the University of Minnesota and received his associate’s degree in landscape design in 1989. He comes to Grunder Landscaping Co. with an extensive design background and is especially skilled in designing and installing outdoor living spaces. He has more than 30 years of experience designing landscaping and hardscaping elements around swimming pools and is skilled at creating patios, firepits, and other elements to give you and your loved ones spaces to gather.
Troy is an avid outdoorsman, and you’ll often find him working in his garden or standing in a stream fly fishing in his free time. He moved to Dayton to live closer to his son, wife, and two granddaughters.
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 and is a 20+ year member of Team Grunder. His passion for horticulture and beautiful properties shows through in everything he does.
When not at work, Kent cares for his growing menagerie of animals at home, which include two dogs, chickens, ducks, and a 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 and is a 20+ year member of Team Grunder. His passion for horticulture and beautiful properties shows through in everything he does.
When not at work, Kent cares for his growing menagerie of animals at home, which include two dogs, chickens, ducks, and a rescue Canadian goose named Oscar!
LandKeeping™ Consultant
Brent has been a member of our LandKeeping™ Team since 2008. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Bryant University, but his true passion is gardening and plants. He’s spent more than 20 years in the horticulture field, and has hands-on experience caring for Ohio landscapes after spending many years leading one of our skilled LandKeeping™ crews before joining our team of LandKeeping™ Consultants. Brent is especially skilled at seeing the potential in a property and finding ways to improve the health and function of a landscape.
When not at work, Brent enjoys hiking and watching his four children play soccer.
Brent has been a member of our LandKeeping™ Team since 2008. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Bryant University, but his true passion is gardening and plants. He’s spent more than 20 years in the horticulture field, and has hands-on experience caring for Ohio landscapes after spending many years leading one of our skilled LandKeeping™ crews before joining our team of LandKeeping™ Consultants. Brent is especially skilled at seeing the potential in a property and finding ways to improve the health and function of a landscape.
When not at work, Brent enjoys hiking and watching his four children play soccer.
LandKeeping™ Consultant
Bradley holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture science from Purdue University, and is a key member of our team. He has a passion for plants and caring for the natural environment around us and he is especially skilled at listening to clients’ desires for their property to ensure our maintenance plan exceeds their expectations. As your LandKeeping™ Consultant, Brad will ensure your property is well cared for.
In his free time, he enjoys doing CrossFit.
Bradley holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture science from Purdue University, and is a key member of our team. He has a passion for plants and caring for the natural environment around us and he is especially skilled at listening to clients’ desires for their property to ensure our maintenance plan exceeds their expectations. As your LandKeeping™ Consultant, Brad will ensure your property is well cared for.
In his free time, he enjoys doing CrossFit.
Outside Sales Representative
An experienced salesperson, Angel joined Team Grunder in 2022 as an Outside Sales Representative working with commercial properties to customize their landscape maintenance plans to fit their unique needs. She came to our team with experience in sales to commercial properties and property management and holds her degree from Bowling Green State University in biology. She is passionate about making properties look their best and providing exceptional communication and service to our commercial LandKeeping™ clients, and loves to present solutions that solve issues or make properties even more appealing to customers, team members, and residents.
An experienced salesperson, Angel joined Team Grunder in 2022 as an Outside Sales Representative working with commercial properties to customize their landscape maintenance plans to fit their unique needs. She came to our team with experience in sales to commercial properties and property management and holds her degree from Bowling Green State University in biology. She is passionate about making properties look their best and providing exceptional communication and service to our commercial LandKeeping™ clients, and loves to present solutions that solve issues or make properties even more appealing to customers, team members, and residents.
Inside Sales Representative for Grunder Green
Before joining Team Grunder in 2022, Chris worked his way up within the company at Journeys. In his 20+ years with the brand, he was promoted many times, eventually serving as a District Manager in Training prior to joining our team. Chris is a go-getter, always quick to respond, and knowledgeable about our Grunder Green Lawn Applications and what problems they can solve on your property. He’s dedicated to making sure our clients are happy with their properties.
Before joining Team Grunder in 2022, Chris worked his way up within the company at Journeys. In his 20+ years with the brand, he was promoted many times, eventually serving as a District Manager in Training prior to joining our team. Chris is a go-getter, always quick to respond, and knowledgeable about our Grunder Green Lawn Applications and what problems they can solve on your property. He’s dedicated to making sure our clients are happy with their properties.
Group Leader
Jimmy joined Team Grunder in 2020 with more than 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 role as Group Leader, he trains and supports our field crews working on properties around Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. In his free time, Jimmy enjoys motorsports, relaxing on the lake and working in his yard.
Jimmy joined Team Grunder in 2020 with more than 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 role as Group Leader, he trains and supports our field crews working on properties around Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. In his free time, Jimmy enjoys motorsports, relaxing on the lake and working in his yard.
Group Leader
Alan provides leadership and direction to crews, schedules and coordinates jobs, and teaches team members important skills and safety procedures as Group Leader. He has over 30 years of professional experience managing operations, installing landscapes, and maintaining properties. Alan studied agriculture at The Ohio State University and is a key member of the friendly team you’ll see out on your property.
Alan provides leadership and direction to crews, schedules and coordinates jobs, and teaches team members important skills and safety procedures as Group Leader. He has over 30 years of professional experience managing operations, installing landscapes, and maintaining properties. Alan studied agriculture at The Ohio State University and is a key member of the friendly team you’ll see out on your property.
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Gaston joined Grunder Landscaping Co. as a team member through the H-2B temporary visa program in 2015. He is skilled in landscape maintenance and installation, having learned everything he knows from hands-on experience at GLC. He is exceptionally responsible, hardworking, and learns quickly. We were thrilled to sponsor Gaston for permanent residency in the U.S., which will one day allow his wife and beautiful daughters to join him here in Dayton. He hopes that through his work at GLC, he can “be the hero that they need.” In his free time, Gaston enjoys learning more English, watching television, and playing games on his phone.
Gaston joined Grunder Landscaping Co. as a team member through the H-2B temporary visa program in 2015. He is skilled in landscape maintenance and installation, having learned everything he knows from hands-on experience at GLC. He is exceptionally responsible, hardworking, and learns quickly. We were thrilled to sponsor Gaston for permanent residency in the U.S., which will one day allow his wife and beautiful daughters to join him here in Dayton. He hopes that through his work at GLC, he can “be the hero that they need.” In his free time, Gaston enjoys learning more English, watching television, and playing games on his phone.
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Lorenzo initially joined Grunder Landscaping Co. years ago as a team member through the H-2B temporary visa program. We were honored to sponsor Lorenzo for his Green Card and he is now a permanent resident of the USA.
He is a fast learner, quickly picking up new skills in his time at GLC. Lorenzo is skilled at many things, but in his years of being on, and then leading, one of our mowing crews, he has perfected his ability to stripe lawns. In his current role, he oversees our mowing and LandKeeping™ crews work out in the field and teaches team members new skills daily.
Lorenzo initially joined Grunder Landscaping Co. years ago as a team member through the H-2B temporary visa program. We were honored to sponsor Lorenzo for his Green Card and he is now a permanent resident of the USA.
He is a fast learner, quickly picking up new skills in his time at GLC. Lorenzo is skilled at many things, but in his years of being on, and then leading, one of our mowing crews, he has perfected his ability to stripe lawns. In his current role, he oversees our mowing and LandKeeping™ crews work out in the field and teaches team members new skills daily.
Fleet Manager
As Fleet Manager, Bill oversees the ongoing maintenance and repair of our trucks and equipment. This job is critical – properly maintaining all of our machines keeps our crews efficient and reduces downtime that would mean delaying our work on your property.
Bill has experience in landscaping too – he oversaw one of our hardscaping crews before moving into this roll, and came to GLC from the City of Miamisburgs parks maintenance department.
As Fleet Manager, Bill oversees the ongoing maintenance and repair of our trucks and equipment. This job is critical – properly maintaining all of our machines keeps our crews efficient and reduces downtime that would mean delaying our work on your property.
Bill has experience in landscaping too – he oversaw one of our hardscaping crews before moving into this roll, and came to GLC from the City of Miamisburgs parks maintenance department.
Accounting Clerk
Sherri Graduated from Sinclair Community College with an associate degree in applied science. She has 10 plus years’ experience in Office Management and 7 years in H/R.
Sherri has been married to her husband John for 27 years. As of October 2022, they became empty nesters. Sherri and John enjoy concerts, travel, riding in 1967 Buick Skylark convertible, plants, and spending time with family and friends.
Sherri Graduated from Sinclair Community College with an associate degree in applied science. She has 10 plus years’ experience in Office Management and 7 years in H/R.
Sherri has been married to her husband John for 27 years. As of October 2022, they became empty nesters. Sherri and John enjoy concerts, travel, riding in 1967 Buick Skylark convertible, plants, and spending time with family and friends.
Landscape Design Assitant
Lisa received her associate’s degree in landscape design from Clark State Community College. As a member of our design team, she works collaboratively to create plans and creative solutions for landscape issues. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as gardening at home.
Lisa received her associate’s degree in landscape design from Clark State Community College. As a member of our design team, she works collaboratively to create plans and creative solutions for landscape issues. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as gardening at home.
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 for our Design-Build projects. 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 for our Design-Build projects. When not working, Corri enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Administrative Assistant
Bree has been with Team Grunder since 2022 as an administrative assistant. You’ve likely heard her friendly voice over the phone if you’ve called our office. In her free time, she enjoys camping and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Bree has been with Team Grunder since 2022 as an administrative assistant. You’ve likely heard her friendly voice over the phone if you’ve called our office. In her free time, she enjoys camping and spending quality time with her family and friends.
LandKeeping™ Team Leader
Amanda holds her bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Michigan State University and is a key member of our LandKeeping™ team. In her time at GLC, she has overseen maintenance visits while leading a crew, assisted our team in procuring plants and materials for projects, and ran our watering route. If you see her smiling face on your property, know you’re in good hands. She has a passion for plants and enjoys spending her free time outdoors.
Amanda holds her bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Michigan State University and is a key member of our LandKeeping™ team. In her time at GLC, she has overseen maintenance visits while leading a crew, assisted our team in procuring plants and materials for projects, and ran our watering route. If you see her smiling face on your property, know you’re in good hands. She has a passion for plants and enjoys spending her free time outdoors.
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 with Team Grunder in 1997. He has extensive horticulture experience and knowledge, holding multiple landscaping certifications and also learning so much in his work on Dayton and Cincinnati-area properties. Mike loves caring for the unique gardens we take care of through our LandKeeping™ Program, and leads one of our skilled crews visiting properties for horticultural visits. 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 with Team Grunder in 1997. He has extensive horticulture experience and knowledge, holding multiple landscaping certifications and also learning so much in his work on Dayton and Cincinnati-area properties. Mike loves caring for the unique gardens we take care of through our LandKeeping™ Program, and leads one of our skilled crews visiting properties for horticultural visits. In his free time, Mike enjoys drawing and painting.
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Nick has been a member of Team Grunder since October 2021 and is a valued member of our team. In his current role, he leads one of our talented LandKeeping™ crews maintaining properties in the Dayton and Cincinnati area.
Nick has been a member of Team Grunder since October 2021 and is a valued member of our team. In his current role, he leads one of our talented LandKeeping™ crews maintaining properties in the Dayton and Cincinnati area.
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Miguel joined Team Grunder as a team member in 2019 through the H-2B temporary visa program. Originally from Mexico, we sponsored Miguel for permanent residency in the USA. He is an experienced and talented landscaper and currently leads a crew installing the projects that our team designs.
Miguel joined Team Grunder as a team member in 2019 through the H-2B temporary visa program. Originally from Mexico, we sponsored Miguel for permanent residency in the USA. He is an experienced and talented landscaper and currently leads a crew installing the projects that our team designs.
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Luke has been a member of Team Grunder since May 2021 and has experience in all types of landscape installation jobs. He is a skilled landscape professional on his own, and in his role oversees a team that installs the projects we design.
Luke has been a member of Team Grunder since May 2021 and has experience in all types of landscape installation jobs. He is a skilled landscape professional on his own, and in his role oversees a team that installs the projects we design.
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Zach started at Grunder Landscaping Co. in May of 2021 and has been a valued team member ever since. A fantastic problem solver, Zach is tapped by our team to troubleshoot issues in lighting and irrigation systems on the properties we maintain.
Zach started at Grunder Landscaping Co. in May of 2021 and has been a valued team member ever since. A fantastic problem solver, Zach is tapped by our team to troubleshoot issues in lighting and irrigation systems on the properties we maintain.
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Fernando joined Team Grunder in April 2019 as a team member. A hard worker and fast learner, he has worked his way up and now oversees one of our design-build crews as they install projects in Dayton and Cincinnati.
Fernando joined Team Grunder in April 2019 as a team member. A hard worker and fast learner, he has worked his way up and now oversees one of our design-build crews as they install projects in Dayton and Cincinnati.
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Joining the team in 2017 through the H-2B temporary visa program, Jonathan has been a valued member of our team each season. We sponsored him for permanent residency and in his current role, he oversees the work of one of our LandKeeping™ crews, who maintain landscapes across Dayton and Cincinnati.
Joining the team in 2017 through the H-2B temporary visa program, Jonathan has been a valued member of our team each season. We sponsored him for permanent residency and in his current role, he oversees the work of one of our LandKeeping™ crews, who maintain landscapes across Dayton and Cincinnati.
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Manuel joined Team Grunder through the H-2B program in April 2019, and we have since sponsored him for permanent residency in the USA. He is a talented landscaper with experience installing all kinds of landscaping projects. In his current role, he oversees a crew installing the project that our team designs.
Manuel joined Team Grunder through the H-2B program in April 2019, and we have since sponsored him for permanent residency in the USA. He is a talented landscaper with experience installing all kinds of landscaping projects. In his current role, he oversees a crew installing the project that our team designs.
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Landscape Design Assistant
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Water Technician
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