YELLOWSTONE LANDSCAPE, INC.
BUNNELL, FLORIDA

Who We Are Yellowstone Landscape is a horticultural organization dedicated to designing, installing and maintaining thriving landscapes. Through our knowledgeable professionals and responsive approach, we provide a wide range of services that enhance our clients’ investments and improve their quality of life. Yellowstone Landscape began with the combination of two independently successful, regional landscape companies – Austin Outdoor and BIO Landscape & Maintenance. Founded in 1982, BIO Landscape & Maintenance quickly became Houston’s premier commercial landscape service company, successfully partnering with local and state governments agencies and commercial property owners and managers across Texas. In 1994, Austin Outdoor was established in Central Florida, focused on serving the area’s resort and homeowner associations, then later expanding to serve Georgia and South Carolina. Our Leadership Team is committed to making Yellowstone Landscape the South’s premier commercial landscape service company and to bringing that excellence to bear on behalf of our clients through industry-leading investments in safety, training, and information systems. Tim Portland has served as Chief Executive Officer of Yellowstone Landscape since 2012. Prior to joining Yellowstone, Mr. Portland was the CEO of United Subcontractors, one of largest installers of insulation and other building products in the country. Over his ten year career at Scotts Miracle-Gro, he led several lines of Scotts’ businesses. For five years before joining Scotts, Mr. Portland was a management consultant with McKinsey and Company. He has an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School, and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.  Elise Johnson has been Yellowstone Landscape’s Vice President of Human Resources since joining the company in 2010. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College, before completing a Master’s Program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Before joining Yellowstone, Ms. Johnson held similar positions at investment firms in New York and New Jersey.  As Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Johnson and her staff’s responsibilities include recruiting, employee retention, training, and compliance. Vice President, Business Development James Herth is Yellowstone Landscape’s Vice President of Business Development, a position he accepted in 2014, after joining the company in 2011 as Branch Manager in the Jacksonville branch location. Mr. Herth is responsible for the growth and development of the company, overseeing the Business Development team. A twenty-year industry veteran, Mr. Herth is a licensed Arborist and holds a bachelor’s degree from Siena Heights University. There are thousands of landscaping companies across the United States. From the very large to the very small, we all use the same tools, the same equipment and offer similar services. You need a company that understands Our clients have told us time and time again what they appreciate most about their partnership with Yellowstone Landscape:  Our clients are never left wondering, because we understand that not knowing leads to frustration. Our operational systems put communication first. Each client is provided with an experienced, dedicated Account Manager, who is responsible for our service delivery and maintaining regular communication with you. Honest, responsive customer service help us achieve some of the highest customer satisfaction rates in our industry.  Our clients should never have to point out something we’ve overlooked. Our Landscape Professionals' goal is always to solve problems while they're still called opportunities. Documented procedures, checklists and training all focus on one result — making sure our customers don’t have to manage our work.  And when the unexpected does happen, our teams respond to correct the problem, quickly and professionally. Reducing Carbon Emissions: The Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) equipment used by our service personnel reduces our fuel consumption by 25% compared with traditional outdoor power equipment.  In addition, many of our branch service facilities feature propane powered equipment and reduced emission service vehicles. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building rating system developed by the US Green Building Council and provides standards for environmentally sustainable construction. We have partnered with clients seeking to attain LEED certification and those already certified, to maintain their designations of environmentally responsibility. Yellowstone Landscape is a proud member of these national and state industry and trade associations, in addition to the civic and business organizations  Being strapped to technology without a break can get really frustrating for employees. Giving them the opportunity to take a break and inhale some fresh air can really help when the workload is dragging them down. A breather outdoors can be rejuvenating, according to a lot of studies that prove the advantages of commercial landscaping. Making an outdoor space for employees and clients to work and gather can greatly enhance the productivity and create a close-knit community. Commercial landscaping can reduce the work pressure, enhance teamwork among the employees, promote physical activity and liven up the overall environment at work. Landscape maintenance is also crucial for outdoor spaces because while providing an outdoor space to the employees can be helpful, frequently changing the setting can boost creativity and enhance the mood of the employees. Outdoor spaces prove to be a smart move, so what should you consider when making a space that both - your clients and employees appreciate? A hardscaped gathering space encompassing seating and privacy screens will encourage the staff to utilize the outdoors for lunch, which can prove to be beneficial, as it will boost their creativity and productivity once they go back to their workspaces.  It is important to carefully decide the position of the patio.