Miller Landscape promotes 2 senior-level managers

Miller Landscape has recently promoted two senior-level operations team members: Gary Saylor (director of landscape installation) and Tom Buchanan (operations manager).

Combined, Saylor and Buchanan have been with Miller Landscape for more than 35 years, both beginning as field level operators and eventually progressing through the ranks.

As the director of landscape installation, Saylor will develop and redeem the department’s financial plan in conjunction with the general manager and operations manager. He will also oversee the project department inclusive of design and estimating, identify business development opportunities and coordinate with HR to ensure that current and future staffing needs are met. Externally, he will develop and maintain client relationships, identify and onboard subcontractors and will focus on long-term planning and goal setting. 

In his role as operations manager, Buchanan will work closely with Saylor on the development and redemption of the department’s financial plan to ensure profitability. In addition, he will be charged with overseeing all aspects of landscape installation, managing the project department’s day-to-day workflow, scheduling and managing the full scope of landscape work along with the project managers, communicating backlog and start dates to the team, managing subcontractors, maintaining superior levels of customer service, and leading implementation, safety training, and team building initiatives.  

Jeremy Miller, Miller Landscape general manager, said that both Saylor and Buchanan have proven and successful operational management records, possess thorough industry knowledge, and have a demonstrated record of achievement and success during their time with the company.

“Both Gary and Tom are held within high regard by everyone on the Miller team," Miller said. "Their industry experience has been hard-earned over the years, and they have grown to become true leaders within our operations department. Their new titles reflect my confidence in their ability to take on new responsibilities and continue to work together to grow our business."