Tim’s career is dedicated to developing tool sets that automate and educate the landscaping industry. As the President/CEO, Tim presides over the LandOpt team to develop technology and identify best practices that improve customer service. While setting the business direction and overseeing day-to-day operations at LandOpt, Tim’s knowledge of education, technology and the landscaping industry has laid the groundwork for LandOpt’s success.
Tim earned a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Contracting and a master’s degree in Education from Pennsylvania State University. After graduation, he worked as a contractor planning and designing landscapes. With his experience in landscaping and background in education, he then spent 18 years implementing systems and developing software that supports the landscaping service industry.
With over 25-years of sales and business development experience, Nancy brings a dynamic and unique sales perspective to LandOpt and our effort to revolutionize the Green Industry. As a former Managing Director Nancy has a broad knowledge of implementing Customer Relationship Management tools and processes. As a former Principal she has developed prototype technology for consulting processes. In her Business Development roles she’s identified technology clients and shepherded projects for business growth and success.
Nancy received her MBA in Finance from Widener University and BA in Mathematics from the University of Connecticut. As an active volunteer, Nancy devotes her free time to the Board of Directors for StarGate, a non-profit organization that provides financial and consulting support for start-up businesses in western Pennsylvania. Nancy grew up in Connecticut, but has lived in the Pittsburgh region most of her life.
As LandOpt's Executive Office Manager, Niki is the critical central point for the LandOpt team. Her responsibilities range from communicating with the network to ensuring that information is organized and easily accessible. Niki also brings a passion as a great team player. She has been employed in the Green Industry for 15-years starting from a nursery worker to an estimator.
Niki earned a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Contracting and a minor in Horticulture from Pennsylvania State University in 2001. She has applied her education to acquire a broad spectrum of skills related to landscape labor, estimating and sales, and office management. She interned with one of the nation's largest commercial maintenance companies, and also worked in Anchorage, Alaska as an independent contractor.
Mike Gaydos has been in the Human Resources field since 1996 specifically within the Staffing, Training and Recruiting areas. While investing 8 years at Linc, a HVAC franchise provider, Mike focused on staffing for over 130 HVAC service locations throughout North America. His duties also included training and development of managers on various subjects including full cycle recruitment, behavior/personality assessments, performance appraisal systems, coaching, time management, and mentoring junior recruiters.
Mike graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management.
With over 20 years of experience in the Green Industry, David supports LandOpt customers with his extensive industry background and management skills. As a Success Coach, David delivers products and services to customers, and assists these customers during the product implementation process. Through solid training and mentoring support, David ensures customer success and satisfaction with LandOpt products and services.
David graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science. Throughout his entire career, David filled many roles within the Green Industry. Working as a consultant to various companies, he developed systems to be scalable and repeatable.
With nearly 10-years of sales and management experience, Steve brings a broad knowledge of sales and business trends, along with an ability to develop strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and co-workers. For five-years he dedicated his career to driving new account revenue. As a Success Coach, Steven delivers sales services to our licensees, and assists them during the implementation process. Through solid training and mentoring support, Steven ensures sales success.
Steven graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. His background includes hands-on Green industry experience, having built and managed his own landscaping company. Steve's experience also includes sales management of a regionally based Business Intelligence company, and managing multiple retail outlets.
With 15-years of experience in technical writing and corporate communications, Ron contributes to the creation and delivery of internal and external marketing/business communications. By providing comprehensive business process documentation, Ron enables the landscape service industry to fully realize the LandOpt vision and continue the proven methods of business success.
Ron graduated from Point Park University with a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications. Before that he graduated from Dean Technical Institute with an associate’s degree in Construction Engineering Design. His experience includes working as a mechanical designer and technical writer for various companies in the Pittsburgh region. Ron’s broad experience and education has led him to the challenges and opportunities with LandOpt.
Since 2005, John has developed and managed LandOpt software systems that support landscape contractors throughout the country. These systems, which include LandOpt’s Customer Relationship Management and Sales Reporting software, bring custom solutions to LandOpt customers. John also manages business processes that maintain these systems, such as customer training and support.
John earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 1988 and went on to earn a master’s degree in Information Networking from Carnegie Mellon University in 1990. For several years, he worked as the Technical Manager for Sargent Electrical Company, and then became the President of the company in 1999. While at Sargent Electric, John also served as Executive Vice President for TEGG Corporation, a company that distributes operating systems for electrical maintenance contractors.
As a Solutions Engineer, Randy builds various LandOpt tools for use in the landscaping industry. Specifically, Randy develops and supports the Sales Commission Calculator and the Annual Planning Workbook tool, helping the LandOpt team fine-tune and deliver outstanding automated systems. By providing the best technology for LandOpt customers, Randy enables the landscape service industry to improve business processes and profitability.
Randy graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. After graduation, he worked as a software developer for various companies, including The Bank of New York Mellon. His vast experience in the computer software industry has prepared Randy for his challenging position at LandOpt.
