our staff, our stories
September 24, 2024
sergio hernandez
As a Richmond Crew Leader for the past five years, Sergio’s experience and attention to quality has made him well respected for his multi-faceted skills. From grass cutting to installations to special projects, Sergio will excel and be successful at all project sites.
What does he like the most about working at Schultz Lawnscapes? Sergio says, “I like the variety in work tasks and the opportunity to work at many different locations.”
In his free time, Sergio enjoys spending time with his family outside. Thank you Sergio for your years of service and loyalty to Schultz Lawnscapes!
September 24, 2024
jose calicio
Having been a Crew Leader at Schultz Lawnscapes for six years, Jose has been a member of our Richmond team since the company opened its 4019 Williamsburg Rd location. He is well respected for his leadership of landscaping crews and his years of experience. As Crew Leader, Jose directs employees to perform the required tasks at each job location and ensures his crew members work together as a team.
When asked what he enjoys the most about his work, Jose confidently explains, “I like everything about my job!” His biggest challenge he points out is working in the rain.
Outside of work, Jose loves to spend time with his family. We are thankful for Jose’s many years of service at Schultz Lawnscapes and look forward to many more!
September 17, 2024
lynn babish
As Scheduling & Digital Marketing Coordinator for Schultz Lawnscapes, Lynn spends a portion of each week using the company’s Landscape Management Network (LMN) to create weekly service routes and schedules for commercial maintenance, installations, and seasonal services. The other portion of the week she focuses on digital marketing including managing the design and function of the company’s website, creating content for social media platforms, and using data analytics to enhance the company’s digital marketing presence.
What does Lynn enjoy the most about her work? She says, “I love knowing that absolutely everything I do - from setting up work schedules and routes in LMN that are used daily by our staff and landscaping crews to service our customers… to managing content for our website and other digital platforms - represents Schultz Lawnscapes and its services in the best way possible, helps to move the company forward in its growth journey, and plays an important role in creating happy, satisfied customers.” She says the most challenging part of her job is mastering search engine optimization (SEO).
When she isn’t working at Schultz Lawnscapes, Lynn enjoys traveling, cooking for her family, shopping, and watching Bob Villa’s This Old House on Saturday mornings.
September 6, 2024
Andrew burton
As Waverly Manager, Andrew Burton oversees landscaping crews and performance and develops new business in Schultz Lawnscapes’ Waverly service region.
Andrew’s love for landscaping and a desire to work for a small company led him to Schultz Lawnscapes. His respect for Corey and Wilson’s strong roots in their family-owned company weighed heavily in his decision to join the Schultz team.
What does Andrew enjoy the most about his new position? He says, “I appreciate the amount of training and knowledge that has been given to me and all of the effort that everyone has invested in me to succeed.”
In his spare time, Andrew enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and training his dog.
September 4, 2024
luis brinez
As a CDL Driver at Schultz Lawnscapes, Luis works primarily from the company’s Richmond office often driving 8-10 hours each day delivering and picking up materials and equipment for Schultz’ landscaping jobs. Even though Luis has been driving for Schultz only a short time (since April 2024), he brings with him a passion for the Schultz Lawnscapes’ mission from his former days as a crew leader for the company.
When asked what he loves the most about his position, Luis quickly replies, “I love to drive. My favorite place to drive to is Hampton because I enjoy the many water views.”
When he isn’t driving, Luis spends his days boating and fishing. His biggest fish was a 4-foot-long catfish!
April 12, 2024
David Rosa
As the Project Manager for Schultz Lawnscape’s Waverly office, David Rosa is in charge of quality control for commercial and residential work performed by the company’s crews in the Waverly region. He is on the job site daily and is responsible for ensuring that every customer is happy and satisfied.
David reveals that is favorite work is at the Smithfield Foods campus. “I enjoy making sure that the property stays beautiful. I like ensuring that the grass is mowed properly, that the flowers are always colorful, and during the holidays I enjoy displaying the Christmas lights.”
David probably has the easiest commute on the Schultz staff! He lives 1 minute away from the Waverly office. When David has a day off he loves to spend it fishing or spending time with family at Virginia Beach.
March 26, 2024
blake white
As an Account Manager at Schultz Lawnscapes, Blake White is responsible for ensuring the company’s existing customers stay happy. He is also tasked with finding new customers.
When asked what Blake enjoys the most about his work, he reveals, “I like talking to all of my customers, the challenge of locating new customers, and finding ways that Schultz can meet their needs.” Blake says that every day brings a new challenge!
In his free time, Blake enjoys working in his yard, working with his American Water Spaniel, and fishing.
February 27, 2024
jose berrios
Jose Berrios has been working in the landscaping industry for 28 years. 2024 marks 6 years at Schultz Lawnscapes. As a Production Manager, Jose oversees a crew of 12 landscapers at Schultz’ Hampton, Virginia shop. It is his responsibility to ensure that the company’s trucks are supplied with the tools and materials needed for the day ahead, crew members are ready to go, and everyone is out by 7:30AM to service Schultz’ commercial and residential customers.
When asked what he enjoys the most about working at Schultz Lawnscapes, Jose says with a smile, “I like that everyone respects each other at Schultz, and we all want to do our jobs well.”
Jose’s home is in Richmond, and when he isn’t working he loves to fish for croaker in the waterways around Virginia Beach and Hampton.
February 20, 2024
enrique sanchez
Enrique Sanchez has been working in the landscaping industry for 23 years. 2024 marks 6 years at Schultz Lawnscapes. As a Production Manager, Enrique oversees a crew of 14 landscapers at Schultz’ Richmond, Virginia shop. It is his responsibility to ensure that the company’s trucks are supplied with the tools and materials needed for the day ahead, crew members are ready to go, and everyone is out by 7:30AM to service Schultz’ commercial and residential customers.
When asked what he enjoys the most about working at Schultz Lawnscapes, Enrique quickly says, “I like the people at Schultz. We are all very respectful to each other, and I also enjoy satisfying our customers.”
Enrique’s home is in Richmond, and when he isn’t working he loves spending time with his dogs. He also loves going to the beach, especially Myrtle Beach!
February 13, 2024
jeanne moseley
Jeanne Moseley started work at Schultz Lawnscapes last September highly recommended for her experience in payroll and human resources. Since then, Jeanne’s skills and hard work have been an asset to a quickly growing business like Schultz. Not only does she spend her workdays staying on top of all things HR, but she also serves as a Commercial Estimator for the company as well.
What does Jeanne like the most about her job at Schultz Lawnscapes? She says, “Every day is a different day! Every day presents a different set of challenges and opportunities.”
Jeanne calls Emporia home. It was where she was raised and where she and her husband have raised their three sons. In her free time, Jeanne enjoys spending time with her friends and family and going shopping.
We are fortunate to have Jeanne on our team to assist Schultz Lawnscapes in achieving its mission and continuing to grow our business in central and southeastern Virginia.
April 25, 2023
Jacob Hartman
Jacob Hartman has been a mechanic at Schultz Lawnscapes’ Waverly shop for over a year. His mission every day is to maintain, diagnose, and repair the company’s trucks and vehicles so that Schultz crews can stay on the road servicing customers.
Jacob explains, “It’s not always so easy to diagnose a problem. On the most challenging problems, I have to go through a process of elimination and many tests to pinpoint the issue that needs to be fixed. This is my favorite part of the job!”
Before coming to work at Schultz, Jacob was a mechanic at a Ford dealership. And before that, he served in the United States Army where he spent five years in Hawaii and was responsible for manning big cannons.
Originally from Illinois, Jacob now lives in Ivor, Virginia and loves the area. During his free time, Jacob enjoys hunting, fishing, and cooking barbeque on his smoker.
Jacob serves an important role on the Schultz Lawnscapes team and we’re so happy his story led him to us!
April 7, 2023
rhonda rook
As the Operations & Financial Analyst at Schultz Lawnscapes, Rhonda Rook’s mission is to collect data on the company’s business operations and finances, identify important trends, and provide reports and recommendations to management. Rhonda brings to Schultz Lawnscapes twenty-five years of experience as a business and project manager at Davis Travel Centers.
Her first and favorite project since starting at Schultz last November has been the implementation of a new software program that monitors equipment repairs/maintenance costs, the flow of work orders, and the creation of preventative maintenance schedules. Rhonda works with Schultz’ mechanics at each of the three business locations (Waverly, Richmond, & Hampton) and outside vendors in her efforts to set up the program and put it into daily use. This program will ultimately provide useful data that will serve to streamline decision-making and reduce equipment costs.
Moving to a new industry after twenty-five years is exciting, but also challenging. Rhonda explains, “There has been a lot for me to learn about the landscaping business, but it’s been fun. There are a lot of calculations and estimations that need to be completed for every project. A lot of work goes into the planning process to produce a successful project for the company and its customers.”
In her spare time, Rhonda enjoys camping, boating, and just sitting on the beach and chilling at Lake Gaston. It’s her happy place and just ten minutes from her home near Emporia. We are very excited to welcome Rhonda to the Schultz Lawnscapes team!
February 17, 2023
Mike proffitt
From Schultz truck #1 with 412,000 miles to Schultz truck #85 with 700 miles, Mike Proffitt keeps our fleet of vehicles and small equipment running in TIP TOP shape! Mike has been employed at Schultz Lawnscapes for over 5 months and brought with him 20+ years of experience as a mechanic. In his free time, Mike enjoys fishing and shooting. Since joining the Schultz team, Mike has been a crucial part of our success in providing quality lawn services!
December 13, 2022
carlton drew
As a Power Washer at Schultz Lawnscapes, Carlton is not your average power washer and the equipment he uses are not your average power washers either. Every single day he travels to Smithfield’s hog farms to spend 8+ hours washing out hog barns. This cleansing process takes place after a group of hogs have moved out and before a new group moves in. The heavy commercial power washers Carlton operates take raw strength, endurance, and perseverance to operate for hours and hours each day. It’s tough, arduous work and only the strong survive. Carlton is one of the strong ones. This year he celebrates two years of working at Schultz.
Recently facing the loss of his close friend and co-worker Jerman Warren, Carlton’s inner strength has enabled him to move forward and honor his friend. Prior to Jerman’s death in a tragic fishing accident, Carlton and Jerman came to work together each day, always rode in the truck together to the hog farm, and spent all day together washing out the barns. They were a team. The loss of a friend, co-worker, and valued employee has been traumatic for both Carlton and Schultz Lawnscapes, but Carlton has found a way to honor the memory of his friend Jerman by being a leader and a positive role model at work. Carlton has stepped up to the plate providing training and guidance to the power washing crew, and he’s welcomed a new partner for the morning truck ride to the farm. Carlton has successfully harnessed his strength, inside and out, to make a positive impact at Schultz Lawnscapes.
What does Carlton like to do when he isn’t working? He says quietly, “I love to play cornhole with the guys and go fishing for bass.” He says he gets lucky every now and then and hooks a 7 pounder.
May 7, 2021
ric erickson
When he isn’t doing flips on his wake board in the James River or wakeboarding in alligator-filled lakes in Florida, Ric Erickson is creating landscape designs, producing estimates, and working with customers at Schultz Lawnscapes. You can bet his spirit of adventure on the wakeboard filters over to his projects and his customer service too. Ric reveals, “We generally don’t say no to our customers. We’re excited about doing what our customers want! We’ll do “flips” for our customers to ensure they’re happy.”
Ric Erickson came to Schultz Lawnscapes three years ago. He had worked with the company’s former Business Development Manager years earlier at Dominion Pavers in the Richmond area, and one day he called Ric looking for a designer for Schultz Lawnscapes. Ric jumped on the opportunity, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in landscape design, as well as hardscape and plant installation. Ric is a member of the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers, and he is passionate about helping his customers achieve their dreams of a well-designed outdoor space.
What have been Ric’s favorite projects at Schultz? “I enjoyed working at the Windsor Castle home at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield. It’s a 200-year-old home and we had to be very exact in our landscaping,” Ric explains. Currently he is enjoying working with the City of Petersburg to turn a former parking lot across from St. Joseph’s School into a beautiful garden with native trees.
It’s no surprise that what Ric likes most about working at Schultz Lawnscapes is that every day is a new adventure. Every day is an opportunity to create another happy customer! If you have property that needs a landscape design and installation, you can depend on Ric. And if wakeboarding in an alligator-filled lake is on your bucket list, you can call Ric for that too. FYI, plan your outing when the water is chilly and the gators are sleeping.
April 23, 2021
daniel mckenney
What began as a summer job back in 2013 has blossomed into a rewarding career for Daniel McKenney. Daniel thoughtfully reveals, “I am really thankful for my career at Schultz Lawnscapes. I started one summer during high school and continued to work at Schultz during my college years. I’ve worked my way up in the business and today I have a great job as Manager-Safety Director. I have been able to establish myself in my career, buy a house, start a family with my wife Kristen, and continue to live in Sussex the county where I was raised.”
Daniel has worked his way up at Schultz the old-fashioned way, through hard work, perseverance, and an eagerness to take on more responsibilities. During summer and spring breaks in high school, he worked as a landscape crew member and crew leader. When Daniel was in college, he transitioned from landscape maintenance to in-stall projects. After receiving his college degree, Daniel moved up to the manager position he has today.
As Safety Director, Daniel makes sure that all the landscape crews have the tools, equipment, and safety gear they need before heading out to Schultz projects each day. He also oversees the company’s safety program. Schultz has taken on more construction projects in the last few years, and Daniel focuses a lot of attention to maintaining excellence in Schultz’ safety program. Most recently, he served a pivotal leadership role in opening the company’s new Hampton Branch.
What does Daniel like best about his career at Schultz Lawnscapes? He says, “I like the work environment at Schultz. The company treats its employees really well. As an employee, when you accomplish good things, you’re rewarded. Nothing goes unnoticed. Plus, I like working outside. It’s a very fast paced environment and keeping the pace can be challenging sometimes, but we always persevere and get things done.”
It’s a great benefit to Sussex County when the young people it educates decide to stay and devote their talents and skills to growing their careers in Sussex. Schultz is thankful to have Daniel on the Schultz team!
April 16, 2021
raymond clark
Who travels to a casino, a 4,000-acre Charlottesville estate, and the beach all in the same day? Well, that would be Raymond Clark. It’s only been two months since Raymond started working at Schultz, but he’s quickly learned how exciting each day can be! It’s exactly what Raymond was looking for.
Raymond had spent 32 years driving a regular route for Spencer. He loved his job at Spencer, delivering oil to customers in Sussex and surrounding counties. When Raymond joined Schultz Lawnscapes, his travels would lead him down new roads…new roads and new adventures. And when one sits down and talks to Raymond, it’s easy to see that he is in his happy place. He says, “Every day is so different. I might be hauling materials to a job in Richmond one day and then Virginia Beach the next day, and then some days I might travel to several jobs in totally different areas of the state all in the same day. I love not having a routine day. And I enjoy meeting so many different people in my travels.”
Raymond was born and raised in Waverly. He’s pretty much always lived about 5 minutes from his workplace, had a great career at Spencer, and is continuing that career at Schultz. Raymond has known Corey and Wilson Schultz their entire lives. He smiles and says, “They are good people to work for!”
After hauling landscaping materials all week, one might be surprised at what Raymond likes to do on his days off….he likes to work in his yard.
March 12, 2021
karen howerton
Sometimes a door of opportunity opens and you just know it must have opened for you. That’s the way Karen Howerton feels about her new job at Schultz Lawnscapes. After working in the accounting department at Meadowbrook County Club for many years, she was in the mood for a change but hadn’t yet begun an active search.
Then one day in late 2020, Karen just happened to see a job announcement for an accounting associate at Schultz Lawnscapes in Waverly. It caught her eye, not only because it was an opportunity within her field, but also because her husband had fished with Corey and knew a little bit about the company. Plus, she knew the Waverly area pretty well! Karen had been living in McKenney, VA in Dinwiddie County since 1987, but had spent all of her school years at Tidewater Academy and had grown up in Stony Creek.
Karen couldn’t help but be intrigued by this potential opportunity, so she quickly assembled a resume and hit it the “send” button. Yes, she was intrigued, but she never thought she’d actually get a call to come for an interview. But she did. And the rest is history. Karen’s first day at Schultz was January 4, 2021. She spends her days working on accounts receivables and payables, banking, and some general ledger functions for the company. And she loves it! Karen looks forward to continuing to grow in her position and take on additional duties in the future.
What’s the best thing about working at Schultz Lawnscapes? Karen enthusiastically says, “I absolutely love how supportive and appreciative Corey, Wilson, and Sherri are. Every single day, without fail, they tell me how much they appreciate what I do. It’s a wonderful place to work!”
March 1, 2021
Corey & Wilson Schultz - President & Vice President of Schultz Lawnscapes
It all began with a 12 year-old boy who had an entrepreneurial spirit, a lawnmower, and a few customers who were eager for his help and eager to support his endeavor. That young boy with a dream was Corey Schultz. He began his summer lawncare business, Schultz Lawnscapes, back in 1993 in his hometown of Waverly, VA. It wasn’t long before Corey’s brother Wilson joined him in the new business venture. In those early days before they were able to drive, the brothers didn’t let the challenge of crossing a four lane highway like Rt 460 deter them from reaching their customers. Where there was a will, there was a way, and the brothers fondly recall that Corey would ride across the highway on the lawnmower while Wilson followed on his bicycle.
A strong work ethic, a love for beautiful lawns, and happy customers enabled them to continue to grow their lawncare business during their high school years at Sussex Central High School. During their college years at Randolph Macon in Ashland, VA, both Corey and Wilson kept the business going. Corey recalls many occasions when he headed back to Waverly after a morning of college classes to spend the afternoon sharpening lawn mower blades and visiting customers to ensure they were happy. Both brothers graduated from Randolph Macon College with Business Administration degrees… Corey in 2003 and Wilson in 2006.
By 2006, Corey and Wilson knew it was time to dedicate 100% of their efforts to Schultz Lawnscapes and continue to diversify their lawncare and landscaping services. As President, Corey focused mainly on business development efforts and as Vice President, Wilson focused on production and maintenance. They operated the business from a small shop on the outskirts of Waverly and conducted team meetings around the kitchen table.
By 2016, Schultz Lawnscapes had moved from the shop to its current prominent location on Rt 460. By 2018, Corey and Wilson opened a second shop in Sandston in Henrico County. And in 2021, the brothers plan to open a third location in Hampton, VA. Today Schultz Lawnscapes has over 80 employees who service residential and commercial customers from RVA to OBX! Over the years the company has experienced tremendous growth, but one thing that has always remained the same is Schultz Lawnscapes’ focus on customer satisfaction
It all began with a 12 year old boy who had an idea. Twenty-eight years later, brothers Corey and Wilson have grown a thriving Virginia landscaping business. With perseverance, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to customer service, the brothers turned their dream into a reality. Give them the opportunity to turn your dream into your reality!