Hilario graduated from the Independent University of Chapingo with a certification as an Agronomist Irrigation Specialist. He began his career as an Irrigation System Designer for an exclusive Rainbird distributor company in Mexico City, Mexico. After moving to Georgia in 1990, he worked as an Irrigation Technician and Account Manager for various landscape companies prior to joining HighGrove in 2011.

Mark began his career as a Maintenance Supervisor in Florida and has been in the landscape business for over 20 years. He has worked in every field of landscape maintenance, including turf care, floriculture, enhancements, and irrigation. Mark moved to Marietta, GA, in 1999 and began working for Post Landscape Group as an Irrigation Technician. He was promoted to Irrigation Manager in 2001 when HighGrove purchased Post Landscape Group. Mark currently holds the Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and is designated for completing the Center for Irrigation Technology requirements.

Brad has over 20 years of experience in the landscape industry. He is a native of Smyrna, GA, and graduated from The University of Georgia with a degree in Landscape Grounds Management. He has been with HighGrove since 2004 and has held positions as Supervisor, Client Relations Manager, Operations Manager, and Support Services Manager. He is currently the Irrigation/Floriculture Manager.

Maria Ramirez has been in the green industry since joining HighGrove in 2013 as a Floriculture Supervisor. Maria was promoted to Account Manager in HighGrove’s Stone Mountain location in 2019.

Bill joined HighGrove in 2015 with two horticultural degrees from UGA and over 32 years of experience in the green industry doing commercial and high-end residential install and maintenance.

Born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, Brandi has been in the industry since 2010, creating great relationships with customers all over the state. She specializes in commercial and residential lawn care and maintenance and design and installation, hardscapes, and seasonal color.

Michael has been working in the landscape industry since graduating high school in 2002. He has a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Southern Crescent Tech that he obtained by taking evening classes after work. He has obtained many skills such as landscape management, turf management, irrigation management, landscape design, and installation during his time in the landscape industry. He has been an Account Manager for HighGrove since 2014. He has had the opportunity to maintain some of Atlanta’s most extensive accounts, including Cobb Galleria, Truist Park, The Battery, The Shops at Buckhead, and Atlanta United training facility. Michael is always looking forward to future challenges and new ways to improve the landscape industry.

Ramon has been with HighGrove since 2008 as a supervisor. He was recently moved into the position of Operations Manager where he works closely with clients, and HighGrove’s Client Relations Managers, to proactively manage field operations.

Eleazar has been working for HighGrove since 2009. He started in a labor position and worked his way to a Supervisor. In 2018 he was promoted to an Account Manager position. In his free time, he spends time with family, friends and does more work.

Luis has been with HighGrove for over 17 years, accumulating extensive knowledge in irrigation, pesticides, plants, and trees. Luis is a team player who is always willing to help others. His dedication extends beyond his professional responsibilities as a father of three wonderful children. Luis values his family and enjoys playing soccer during his free time.

Carmen joined the HighGrove team in 2020. She started out on one of our flower crews and is now an Account Manager. She enjoys spending time with her loved ones in her free time.

Sidney joined HighGrove in 2018 as a Supervisor and was promoted to Account Manager in 2022. He has over eight years of landscaping experience and enjoys the art of landscaping. He was born and raised in Atlanta and likes to watch sports in his free time.

With over 18 years in landscaping, Elliott began as a crew member and grew his expertise in design-build, irrigation, and commercial landscape installation. He has worked on multi-family projects across North Georgia and has traveled to eight states for commercial installations. His notable projects include Porsche Cars North America in Atlanta, Clemson University, Georgia Tech, and Kennesaw State University.

Oscar joined HighGrove in 2006 as a Supervisor and rose quickly to an Operations Manager role, responsible for managing three crews on high-profile properties. In addition, Oscar oversees the ongoing training of all field personnel and the initial training of new field personnel.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Scott has been a Georgia resident since 1974. He has been in the green industry since 1984 and has been with HighGrove since 2000. His interests include gardening, NHL hockey, and college and pro football. He graduated from Reinhardt University, where he studied Horticulture, Landscape Design, and Landscape Maintenance, with an AS in Liberal Arts. He enjoys working with Austell Account Managers and hiring new employees.

Tim has been in the tree care industry for over 20 years. His experience includes over 10 years in remediation of detention/retention ponds. He joined the HighGrove team in 2023. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.