West Bay Landscape, Inc.

Principal owner and Vice President of West Bay Landscape for the past 30 years also has over 35 years experience in the green industry. With a B. A. degree in business, he has helped to make West Bay Landscape into an industry leader in contract landscape maintenance services. Ron's oversight of our organization and people has created an environment of productivity and integrity. His management of our personnel benefits including health insurance, 401K, bonus plan and promotional opportunities for our employees allows us to attract the best people available in today's competitive business environment.

Principal owner and President of West Bay Landscape, Inc. for the past 30years, with over 35 years in the Green Industry in Florida. His extensive experience has guided West Bay Landscape,
to an industry leader with over 100 employees. Ron's commitment to customer service has led to a long term relationship with many clients and impressive 95% retention of all contract work.

Joel, a Florida Resident of Florida for over 39 years, has over 27 years experience in irrigation design and repairs. Joel maintains a contractor license with the City of Bradenton as well as Sarasota County. Joel joined the West Bay team in 1994. His staff of 10 Irrigation Techs and managers are the best trained in the industry.

Michael has been a resident of Florida for 35 years, having lived in Orlando for 20 years and 15 years here in the Sarasota/Bradenton area which he calls home. He has worked in various service industry fields, all in a management capacity, before finding his passion in the green industry. His passion has blossomed into a career for over 25 years and counting. Over the years he has gained experience and knowledge working with national and statewide landscaping firms before finding his home with West Bay. This experience has provided a solid base for his current position as Senior Operations / Account Manager. While he oversees Operations his goal is to provide clients with the best possible experience through professional and courteous crews and a continued to commitment to excellent customer service.

Terry is very passionate about his work. Along with his extensive experience in the field, Terry is a Certified Arborist, and has a Masters Degree from Virginia Tech in Agricultural Education and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Agronomy (plant protection and pest management). He holds a Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide License and is on the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisory Board with Sarasota County. Terry believes with proper pruning techniques, fertilization and the correct plant in the right place there will be minimal pesticide usage. He is also a Certified Instructor for Best Management Practices (BMP’s) by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Terry also enjoys diagnosing plant problems and educating clients and staff about horticulture. With the challenges and changes in the green industry, one of Terry's goals at West Bay is to educate clients and staff about the climate, pests and usage of pesticides.

Ed, a resident of Florida for 20 years, has extensive knowledge of the challenges of sub?tropical landscape. Ed’s past experience as a marketing director, business manager and a branch manager of a state?wide landscape firm fits well with West Bay’s mission and objectives. He is passionate about lush vibrant landscapes and knows what it takes to get the work done while fostering the
highest levels of customer care. Ed is a graduate of CU Bible Institute in Kansas City, KS and continued in his field of study at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg. He is a family man with a daughter attending State College of Florida, a son attending the University of South Florida, and a daughter in high school.