profiles

Our Management Team is made up of seasoned professionals with an average tenure of more than twenty years. By practicing a hands-on style of management, every client and project garners the highest degree of responsiveness and personal attention. Our department managers work together to insure a safe, efficient and effective program whether new construction, renovations or property maintenance.

Sandra Benton, President / CEO, FCLC

With over 20 years of professional experience in construction contract administration, accounting and landscape project management, Sandy oversees all aspects of the business. Research in business startups made becoming a certified Minority Contractor a great asset in the municipal market as has being a certified FCLC. She was one of the first women to pass the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association Certified Landscape Contractor exam completing a full day of technical and physical field exams as well as an additional full day of the written testing program including estimating, legal, accounting etc. Sandra has recently become a FNGLA certified judge.

Tom Benton, Vice President, Landscape Installation Division, FCLT

Having made South Florida his home in 1980, Tom began working in the landscape industry almost immediately. With the knowledge and leadership he possessed he quickly became the operations manager of the landscape installation division of one of the largest real estate development companies in South Florida. Having a great rapport with many construction industry professionals offered a chance for the business to grow. Tom continues his hands on management since joining the family business twelve years ago and is still managing some of the same great team of field professionals from years before. He is FLCT certified & a certified judge.

Karmen Burn, Vice President, COO

Karmen brings us years of extensive paralegal knowledge including extensive litigation and contract experience. Learning the landscape construction business came easily for Karmen who now manages projects from inception to completion including estimate and contract review, permitting, progress billings and close-out. She works hands on with the operations managers and attends construction meetings to ensure that our projects run efficiently.

Steve Bun, Vice President, Irrigation Installation Division

Steve is our irrigation license holder who manages the irrigation division. Steve has years of experience in the construction industry and oversees multiple crews, estimating as well as doing irrigation system design. Managing the installation of irrigation systems from 2” to 8” mainline, the supervisory crews along with Steve have over 100 years of irrigation installation experience. Steve is involved in the job site inspections and the liaison between his crews and our customers and general contractors. Being a member of the Irrigation Society and Irrigation Association ensures our commitment to being the best in the industry.

Mark Christofori, General Manager

Having a wide spectrum of South Florida Green Industry knowledge Mark brings 32 years of experience in landscape design, installation and maintenance to our team. Customer satisfaction and building new relationships is a key part of Mark's role.

Edward Barry, Landscape Property Maintenance Manager, FCLT

Ed offers over 28 years of landscape maintenance and installation experience in South Florida Ed is a FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician and Judge. Ed is involved in crew training and safety. He strives to insure that each client is a satisfied client and properties are kept looking their very best.

Ben Tucker, Landscape Purchasing & Designer & Inspector

Ben is a long time employee with a landscape background since 1978. He has a passion for anything to do with landscaping and has taken that passion to become a FNGLA Certified Horticultural Professional and Landscape Inspector. A man wearing many hats, Ben is in charge of purchasing all the plant materials for multiple projects year round. He also has the knowledge, expertise and touch to design landscapes ranging from the native xeriscapes to the lushest tropical paradise.

Key Operations Personnel

The value we place on our client relationships also is exemplified with our employees and has enabled us to acquire and retain great industry leaders. Our operations supervisors are able to communicate with our customers in English with several speaking secondary languages. Part of each and every position is the responsibility of safety to oneself and others. Many of our personnel take continued education classes and have become certified in their various fields.

Senior Management

Years in Industry

Years @ LSP

Sandra Benton – President (FNGLA Certified Landscape Contractor & Certified Judge)

Tom Benton* – V.P. Landscape Operations

Karmen Burn – V.P. Chief Operating Officer

Steve Burn – V.P. Irrigation Operations (Irrigation License Qualifier)

Mark Christofori - General Manager

Estimating

Deirdre Madgey – Senior Estimator

Jeff Jenerou – Estimator

Human Resources, Office Admin. & AP

Dawn Weber

Landscape Installation Division

Guy Michaud* - Foreman

Kim Hoadley* - Foreman

Ben Tucker***/+ – Plant Locator / Buyer

Irrigation Installation Division

Rosbelt St. Fluer - Foreman

Nelson Pineda - Foreman

Jesus Villatoro - Foreman

Jorge Martinez - Foreman

Alwin Turner - Foreman

Laverty Petit – Foreman

Property Maintenance Division

Ed Barry* - Manager

Robert Ross – (Florida Dept of Ag Certified Pest Control Operator)

Chris Cartwright*/** - Foreman

Rochlet Dalmace - Foreman

Gonzalo Martin – Foreman

Saintilus Jean Nestal – Supervisor

FNGLA Certified Landscape Contractor & Certified Judge

*FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician & Certified Judge

**FNGLA Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician

***FNGLA Certified Horticultural Professional & Certified Judge

+LIAF Certified Landscape Inspector

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