AL HORSTMANN - President - New Waterford, LLC; General Partner - VMC Landscape

 

VMC Landscape Services was originally conceived in 1974 as the landscape department for the Vantage Companies, a preeminent national commercial real estate developer. In 1989 Al Horstmann, as President of Vantage Management Co., Inc., separately incorporated VMC Landscape Services as a stand alone company for the purpose of servicing clients other than the various Vantage entities. Mr. Horstmann led a management buyout of VMC in 2000. 
Mr. Horstmann was President of Vantage Management Company for eleven years prior to joining Bradford Management Company, Inc. as President in 1989. He also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Bradford Realty Services, Inc. and served on its Board of Directors. 
Al Horstmann received both Bachelor and Master of Business Administration degrees from Texas A&M – Commerce. He is a Certified Property Manager as designated by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), has served on the local Board of Directors of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) from 1991 through 1996 and as President of Dallas IREM in 1995. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR) in 1994 and 1995. He served on the Dallas Board of Directors of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) from 1998 through 2000, as Vice President in 2001, as President in 2002, 2003 and completed his board responsibilities as immediate Past President in 2004. He served on the Board of Directors of Texas BOMA in 2002 – 2005. His property management background includes office, industrial, retail and multi-family management.

Direct - 972-331-5723
Mobile - 214-676-9302
ahorstmann@vmclandscape.com
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BRUCE VERDICK - Executive Managing Director, Limited Partner

Bruce Verdick has worked in commercial landscape management since 1980, and has a wealth of experience managing premier commercial landscapes in Texas and Florida.

At VMC, Bruce oversees client relations, maintenance, irrigation, seasonal color and landscape enhancements for more than 400 commercial properties. In this role, he directs the activities of more than 100 VMC associates.  In addition, Bruce serves as account manager for select commercial clients, providing effective communication for quality control and consulting. 

TDA, Texas Department of Agriculture - License #159968

 


Direct - 972.445.5654
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KATHY FERGUSON - Director of Accounting and Human Resources

Kathy Ferguson has been with VMC Landscape since 2000, where she has been instrumental in the design, implementation and supervision of firm’s accounting system, policies and procedures. She joined VMC with more than 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management. Kathy received a Bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington.


Direct - 972.445.5654
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MARK A. SLICKER - Director of Sales

Mark Slicker joined VMC Landscape  in 1994 and been in commercial landscape management and sales since 1981. He oversees the firm’s efforts in communicating VMC’s range of services and assisting industrial and commercial property managers in assembling comprehensive maintenance programs. With his LEED certification, he also  focuses on our efforts to improve the Green initiative through proper landscape design and water conservation. 

GBCI, Green Building Certification Institute, Certified LEED AP

TNLA, Texas Nursery & Landscape Association - Texas Certified Landscape Professional  TCLP 270

State of Texas, Texas Board of Irrigators - Licensed Irrigator #4171

VMC Landscape, 2005 - Sales Person of the Year

BOMA Dallas, Building Owners and Managers Association - 2004 Committee Chair of the Year, Community Services Committee

BOMA Dallas - 2007Allied Member of the Year

BOMA Dallas - 2005 President’s Award VMC

BOMA Dallas - 2007 Chairman Allied Advisory Council

BOMA Dallas - 2008 Benefit Chairman

IREM Dallas Chapter # 14, Institute of Real Estate Management - Member

IREM Dallas - 2007 Outstanding Contribution

IREM Dallas - 2008 Outstanding Contribution


Direct - 972.445.5654
Mobile - 214.803.3443
mslicker@vmclandscape.com
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BOB JOHNSON - Senior Account Manager

Bob Johnson joined VMC Landscape in 1981 and is a seasoned veteran in the landscape management industry.  He has been involved in operations as well as account management/sales for commercial facililties, school districts and municipalities. Bob works to expand VMC’s client base within these markets and to design maintenance packages that are specific to client needs. 


  

 


Direct - 972.445.5654
Mobile - 214.212.4770
bjohnson@vmclandscape.com
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GENNA PHILPOTT - Account Executive

Genna Philpott has worked in the landscape industry for more than 20 years. Her responsibilities include business development, client communication, property evaluation and consultation. Genna attended Texas Tech University where she studied horticulture and landscape architecture.

 

CAI, Community Associations Institute - Member 

Certified Pest Control Applicator #0392245

Integrated Pest Management Certification

 


Direct - 972.445.5654
Mobile - 972.670.2145
gphilpott@vmclandscape.com
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CRAIG EMERY - Account Executive

Craig Emery utilizes more than a decade of landscape management experience to schedule and manage the work for multiple maintenance crews for VMC Landscape. He ensures that VMC’s standards and safety criteria are maintained in the field. In addition, Craig serves as an Account Manager for select commercial clients, providing direction on enhancements and quality control.

 


Direct - 972.445.5654
Mobile - 214.837.1766
cemery@vmclandscape.com
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DAVID S. MYERS - Director of Operations

 

David Myers has been involved in landscape management since 1989, and has a unique client-focused approach after five years of private estate management in New York. David utilizes this background to manage all aspects of municipal contracts and crews for VMC Landscape. 

 

TDA, Texas Department of Agriculture - Licensed category 5 commercial pesticide applicator

 

 


Direct - 972.445.5654
Mobile - 972.670.7430
dmyers@vmclandscape.com
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TINO ALBA - Operations Manager - Commercial Maintenance

Tino Alba has worked in the commercial landscape industry for more than 20 years, joining VMC Landscape in 1999. He is responsible for over 200 commercial properties and manages 50 employees. Tino works to ensure good client relations, quality control inspections and scheduling. He provides technical support for the Operations Management staff as well.
 

TDA, Texas Department of Agriculture - Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License

  

 


Direct - 972.445.5654
Mobile - (214) 878-8028
talba@vmclandscape.com
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BRETT MERSHON - Director of Operations

 

Brett Mershon has worked in the landscape industry for more than 20 years -10 of those with VMC Landscape. As Operations Manager for the commercial division, he is responsible for account management, quality control, enhancement of commercial and municipal properties and developing maintenance procedures for field implementation.


  

 


Direct - 972.445.5654
Mobile - 214.869.4323
bmershon@vmclandscape.com
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SCOTT BUCKNER - Operations Manager


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GREG HENSON - Operations Manager - Irrigation

Greg Henson has worked in the landscape and irrigation industries in Texas, Georgia and Florida since 1980. Since joining VMC Landscape in 1999, Greg’s responsibilities have included management of irrigation construction, maintenance and repair operations as well as irrigation consulting and account management.

 

Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University System - “Irrigation Water Management of Commercial Landscapes” for Licensed Irrigators

State of Texas - Licensed Irrigator

State of Texas - Certified Irrigation System Auditor

Licensed Back Flow Prevention Tester

 


Direct - 972.445.5654
Mobile - 972.951.8361
ghenson@vmclandscape.com
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VMC PEOPLE AND YOU - THE RIGHT PARTNERSHIP FOR GROWTH

With more than 35 years of landscape management experience, we understand the need to nurture valued relationships. That's why we make the extra effort to

communicate openly and honestly with our clients. Unlike most landscape service companies, VMC has an experienced team of Account Managers who split their time between working with the personnel on site and working directly with each client. Everyone is in the loop about what's coming, when, where and why. We know a little extra attention can go a long way in building a relationship and an outstanding commercial property.

Our staff of professionals is up to speed on ever-changing industry trends. We strive to create landscape management programs that exceed expectations, while remaining sensitive to operating budgets. We endeavor to meet challenges head on..and deal with them quickly, effectively and proactively.