It’s always been about you.
To be successful in the commercial landscaping business requires more than just great-looking properties. For us, it’s about developing long-term relationships with our own team and with our customers.
Our management team has been maintaining the landscapes for commercial properties in Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky since the early ’80s. We understand the demands put on you, the property managers, and we know how to alleviate your pain points.
Rachel Rorie
President
As President, Rachel oversees our Sales, Operations and Administrative teams. As a founding member of the GroundSystems team, Rachel helped develop many of the systems and processes our company has in place today. Rachel started her career in the landscape industry with GroundMasters in 2000. Since then she has become very well versed in nearly all aspects of a commercial landscaping business. Rachel's goal is to provide her team with the best resources available in all aspects of the business so that they experience a high level of satisfaction with their career at GroundSystems. She hopes that GroundSystems will be known for outstanding customer service and for being a great place to work.
Steve Barhorst
Vice President of Operations
Steve started as a crew member at GroundMasters in 1996 and worked his way up to branch manager. Now, at GroundSystems, Steve oversees all aspects of performing and managing the day-to-day operations. His goal is to ensure the GroundSystems team is always ready to provide the highest level of service possible.
Greg Steppe
Chief Financial Officer
Greg is responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting. Greg started his career as an accountant at GroundMasters and has over 20 years of industry experience. He also has worked as a CFO for a large distributor and a senior level position for a public accounting firm. He is committed to corporate compliance and continuous process improvements so GroundSystems can provide the best customer service.
Paul James
Regional Manager
Paul began his career in commercial landscape in 2005. Throughout his profession, he has held landscaping roles in three large metropolitan areas, serving in every position from Crew Member to Branch Manager. Paul has been fortunate to work with great mentors in the industry, growing his passion for learning and coaching. Having the opportunity to support, train, and develop industry leaders is what he enjoys most about working for GroundSystems.
Kris Marsh
Vice President of Accounting & Administration
Kris manages all aspects of accounting and administration. She has more than 20 years of accounting experience - the last ten in the commercial grounds industry. She served as Controller for a national provider and joined GroundSystems in 2014 as Controller.
Jim Bishop
Branch Manager, Tri-County
Jim started his landscaping career over 30 years ago with GroundMasters. He has served in multiple roles and was promoted to Branch Manager. At GroundSystems, Jim oversees the daily operations in the Cincinnati market. He assures excellent customer service and quality product is being delivered daily. Jim enjoys building long-lasting partnerships with customers and his team members.
Ryan Palmer
Branch Manager, Northern Kentucky
Ryan began his career in the green industry in 2004 maintaining golf courses in Lexington, KY. After relocating to the Tri-State area in 2014, Ryan started as an Operations Manager with a large commercial landscaping outfit. He served this role for nearly five years before transitioning to an Account Manager. Ryan joined GroundSystems in the spring of 2021. His current role of Branch Manager focuses on employee recruiting and development, fleet and subcontractor management, material procurement, driving best practices, as well as supporting all daily operations within the branch. Ryan focuses on customers and employees to ensure delivery of safe, consistent, and exceptional service.
Matt Eveleth
Branch Manager, Blue Ash
Matt started in the landscape industry part time in high school as a Crew Member and Greenhouse Assistant in Michigan in the early 2000's. Matt moved to Cincinnati in 2009 and began working full time for a large landscape company as a Crew Leader and Operations Manager. Matt recently joined GroundSystems and is excited to be part of a team that takes pride in their work and the landscapes they create for customers.
Jeff Fox
Branch Manager, Dayton
Jeff manager our Dayton branch and strives to provide customers with the highest quality service in the industry. His career in the green industry began in 1992 as a residential landscape contractor. He transitioned to commercial grounds management in 2010 and joined the GroundSystems team in 2014.