LAYTONSVILLE, Md. - Ruppert Landscape has promoted Fred Key to the role of region manager, where he will oversee branches in Raleigh, N.C., Richmond, Va., Lorton, Va. and Gainesville, Va. In this role, Key will be a resource for each of the branch managers and will help maximize the division’s capabilities in people development, training, customer service, business development and profitability.
Key, a resident of Haymarket, V.A., has more than 20 years of industry experience and has been with Ruppert for 10 years serving in a variety of positions including crewman, foreman, area manager, controller, landscape construction production manager, division administrator, landscape management branch manager and region manager.
According to Phil Key, vice president and director of the landscape management division, Key’s diverse background with holding so many different positions, in both divisions and in different markets has given him a strong foundation for the position of region manager. “His knowledge of processes, procedures and systems that he’s garnered in those positions and his willingness to offer his opinion, whether it’s a popular opinion or unpopular opinion, has really helped to increase his value in the organization,” said Phil Key.
(Fred) Key holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Salisbury State University where he majored in accounting. He is a Certified Landscape Professional and in 2009, he received one of the company’s top honors, the Clyde Vadner Merit Award, which is presented to the individual who has demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication leading to exceptional contributions to the organization.