Dr. Russell holds a Ph.D. in agricultural chemistry from Ohio State University and has an extensive 20-year background in landscape pesticide research. Dr. Russell’s expertise includes past experience as regional director for a Fortune 100 firm and conducting research at many of the nation’s most prestigious golf courses and resorts, including Augusta National, Opryland U.S.A., Disneyland, PGA National, and Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club.
Teddy Russell is presently an owner and President of Russell Landscape. Russell Landscape is Georgia’s largest state based commercial landscape contractor firm with branches located throughout the Southeastern states including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.
Travis Jinright has worked with Russell Landscape in the industry since 2003 and holds a degree from the University of Georgia. Travis started as a Foreman in our commercial landscape
Hugh Cooper joined Russell’s executive team as Executive Vice President in 2014, bringing with him over 25 years of commercial landscape experience. Hugh served various roles at Weeks Landscape, OLM, Gibbs Landscape, and Green Season. He was instrumental in the development and opening of Gibbs Gardens, a world-class destination garden in North Georgia. Hugh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Horticulture from the University of Georgia.
Brandon Thomas has been our company Vice President of Operations since 2007 and has been a part of the Russell team since 2000. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Horticulture Degree from Auburn University, Class of 1999. He has over 20 years of experience in the landscape industry and is a Georgia Certified Landscape Professional and a Georgia Ornamental and Turf Category 24 license holder.
Russell Landscape’s Director of Business Development is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Landscape Architecture program and has been involved in one facet or another of the landscape business for almost 15 years. His career started as a landscape architect and eventually led to installation and maintenance management.
As the Director of Support Services for Russell Landscape Tom has been involved in the landscape industry for 37 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science. Tom has managed landscape maintenance operations for both large regional and national landscape companies.
Scott Cathey is the Director of Landscape Construction. He has an extensive background in all aspects of landscape installation/construction spanning over 30 years in the Atlanta metro area. He joined the Russell Landscape team in 2012 and directs every step of our installation projects from pre-bid meetings to final walk-through.
Amy Robinson, Office Manager and Human Resource Manager, began working for Russell Landscape in 2012. She oversees the day to day functions of the corporate office staff and directs all aspects of the human resources department. Amy is responsible for filing and tracking all worker’s compensation claims and maintains all of the company’s OSHA records.