Bill Gerhardt
Founder & CEORLA
Founded GreenScapes in 1977 while earning his degree in Landscape Architecture from The Ohio State University.
1977
Designing and building in Columbus since
About
A strong design foundation and a passion for creating beautiful spaces.
GreenScapes Landscape Company was founded in 1977 by Bill Gerhardt, RLA, while earning his degree in Landscape Architecture from The Ohio State University. With a strong design foundation and a passion for creating beautiful spaces, GreenScapes has built a reputation for high-quality landscape design, build, and maintenance services throughout Central Ohio.
Over the years, GreenScapes has assembled a growing team of experienced professionals. Since 2004, the company has operated as a 100% employee-owned business through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, every team member shares accountability for quality, client experience, and long-term success.
Founded in Columbus
1977
Employee owned
100%
People on the team
19
Central Ohio counties served
7
Our values
Employee-owned since 2004. Every team member shares accountability.
Quality
We are steadfast in our commitment to setting the highest standards in our design, products, and services. It is our goal that when your project is complete you feel great about your commitment to work with us.
Client focused
Helping our clients make informed decisions at every step of the process is our core belief. While we outline our typical process for our clients, it is unique for every situation. Our years of experience help move your projects forward.
Teamwork
Together, we work as a team to ensure all of our projects are successful. You may start by having one point of contact but it is a culmination of our entire internal team, external partners, and our ability to communicate that brings about the results we strive for.
Integrity
Every decision we make is focused on one goal, our client's satisfaction. Every project is designed and installed to look great far into the future, and we stand by our work long after our crews leave the site.
Our team
Nineteen people. Four who set the direction.
Landscape Architects, Designers, Estimators, Horticulturalists, Arborists, Craftsmen and Office Personnel, working collaboratively to bring outdoor design visions to life. As an employee-owned company, every one of them has a stake in the result.
Tony Messmer
PresidentSince 2019
Matt Schumacher
Executive Vice PresidentSince 2011
Marc Aubry
Director of Residential DesignSince 2000
Open roles
Work at GreenScapes, and become an owner over time.
At GreenScapes, we are always looking for team members who share our core values. You will build the skills you need to be successful through hands-on learning and continuous education, backed by group healthcare, paid vacations and holidays, 401k with company matching, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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Landscape Construction Project Manager
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Hardscape Construction Foreman
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Landscape Crew Leader
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