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LaurelRock has built its reputation on creating and maintaining landscapes with expertise and professionalism.
Award-Winning. Community Focused. Personalized.
Our Roots
Leadership
![Burton DeMarche, LIC, LEED AP Burt DeMarche](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/LaurelRockCompany-Exceptional-Residential-Landscapes-Team-Burt-DeMarche.jpg)
Burton DeMarche, LIC, LEED AP
With a strong background in horticulture and business management, a dedication to superior client service, and a commitment to sustainability, Burt has been instrumental in leading LaurelRock to its prominent position in the field of Landscape Design/Build and Property Maintenance over the past 30 years.
![Peter Kehoe Peter Kehoe](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LaurelRockCompany-Exceptional-Residential-Landscapes-Team-Pete-Kehoe.jpg)
Peter Kehoe
An expert in turf and plant health care, as well as a skilled production manager, Peter is highly regarded among clients for his proactive approach to managing landscape crews and delivering excellent customer service.
![Chris Lenzen](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-3.png)
Chris Lenzen
With over a decade of experience in accounting and finance, Chris is a seasoned Accountant dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.
Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fairfield University. His expertise spans a wide range of financial areas, including tax planning and preparation, financial analysis, budgeting, and auditing.
The Team
Landscape Management / Enhancements / Tree
![Peggy Garbus](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Peggy-Garbus-img.jpg)
Peggy Garbus
Peggy’s professional garden nursery experience developed at Terrain, in Westport, CT where she combined her strong customer care skills and plant knowledge, delivering a superior customer experience in an atmosphere where nature is a guiding influence.
![David Gindek](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-1.png)
David Gindek
David is a seasoned professional in the field of landscape horticulture, boasting over four decades of experience. His journey began at Virginia Tech, where he earned his degree in Landscape Horticulture in 1982.
![Wilton Franco Wilton Franco](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/LaurelRockCompany-Exceptional-Residential-Landscapes-Team-Wilton-Franco.jpg)
Wilton Franco
Since 2010, Wilton has held a leadership position with LaurelRock’s Weekly Maintenance Team, providing clients with a variety of essential landscape services, from mowing, edging and seasonal clean-up to planting, pruning, seeding and drainage.
![Santiago Ramirez](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-2.png)
Santiago Ramirez
Santiago has been an invaluable member of the Laurelrock team for 13 years, making his mark from the ground up. Starting as a crew member, his dedication and skill quickly propelled him into the role of Crew Leader, where he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
![Timothy Wells](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LaurelrockTim-8320rt_WEB.jpeg)
Timothy Wells
Tim is a professional horticulturist with a diverse background in plant health care and fine gardening.
Design/Build
![Don Kuhn](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Don-Opt-1.jpg)
Don Kuhn
Don joins our team at LaurelRock with over thirty years of experience in the green industry and the hospitality sector. He has a diversified background with a wealth of experience in project management developed from owning and operating his own design/build company that also included a tree division.
![John Zupko](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-4.png)
John Zupko
With 30 years of hands-on experience in landscaping coupled with a degree in landscape architecture, John is a seasoned professional in transforming outdoor spaces. His expertise lies in merging creative design concepts with practical implementation, shaping environments that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality.
![Chris Aber Chris Aber](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Chris-Opt.jpg)
Chris Aber
Chris joined LaurelRock with over 6 years of experience in landscape and construction work. His knowledge of mechanics and heavy equipment operation allows him to provide excellent support to our production team.
Administration & Finance
![Kim Kawachi Kim Kawachi](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/LaurelRockCompany-Exceptional-Residential-Landscapes-Team-Kim-Kawachi.jpg)
Kim Kawachi
Kim's background and experience is very well rounded in this industry with a focus on admin.
![Anastasia DeMarche Anastasia Demarche](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Anastasia-Opt.jpg)
Anastasia DeMarche
Anastasia has lifetime of experience in the landscape industry having grown up with the family business, she has a solid understanding of all aspects of the LaurelRock business.
![Autumn Furnari](https://the-laurel-rock-company-v1713457470.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Furnari-Autumn-2196-e1690832454746.jpg)