LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Ruppert Landscape announced the promotion of Pat Cunningham to area manager in its Maryland Landscape Management branch.

Cunningham, a Gaithersburg, Md., resident, began with the company in 2008 as a field manager.  In his new role, he will be responsible for the sale, renewal and production of the branch's landscape management work as well as estimating and design with a focus on customer satisfaction and the training and development of Ruppert personnel.

“Pat excelled in his position as field manager where he was responsible for very complex jobs,” says Ed O’Brien, Maryland Landscape Management branch manager. “His exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong client relationships has been a vital asset to the Laytonsville branch and have contributed a great deal towards its growth. Pat is ready for the new challenge of area manager.”