Ruppert Nurseries Announces New Branch Managers

LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Ruppert Nurseries made two personnel announcements recently. Steve Faber was chosen to head the company’s new Atlanta, Ga. landscape management branch and Ty Trent was chosen to head the new Virginia landscape management branch in Chantilly, Va.

Faber was with Ruppert from 1995 to 1998 and brings a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and nearly two decades of industry experience. As branch manager, he will oversee all day-to-day operations, including purchasing, contract administration, sales, estimating and production. Throughout his career, Faber has performed every aspect of the landscape management business from field production to customer service, and was an integral part of the branch’s success during his former employment.

Ruppert re-entered the Atlanta market in January 2004 with a landscape installation branch. “With the return of our talented and experienced staff, re-entering the Atlanta market was an easy decision to make,” said President Chris Davitt. “We enjoyed serving the area in the past and we look forward to an even better job in the future.”

In Virginia, Trent brings a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University and more than 12 years of industry experience. He has held positions throughout the industry as a maintenance supervisor, superintendent, project director, branch manager and maintenance division manager.

Since beginning his career with Ruppert last July, Trent has held the position of area manager. In that role, he was responsible for the sale, renewal and production of the branch’s landscape management work as well as estimating, design, customer satisfaction, quality control and people development.

“The addition of Ty Trent in this position strengthens our ability to service our Northern Virginia customers,” Davitt said. “We are excited about giving him the opportunity to play an even bigger role here at Ruppert Nurseries.”

Ruppert Nurseries provides commercial landscape installation and landscape management services in the mid-Atlantic region and is also a 475-acre wholesale nursery in Montgomery County, Md.