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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
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
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.

Jeff Clair
Jeff Clair is the V.P. of Sales And Marketing at LaurelRock, where he specializes in developing, managing, and optimizing sales and marketing strategies and processes.

Jim Podrazky
As a seasoned CPA, Jim brings financial expertise, strategic thinking, and an analytical approach to LaurelRock.
The Team
Design/Build

Mark Sorosiak
Mark has 30+ years of landscape architecture and project management experience and is knowledgeable in all facets of design, construction, and customer support in both the residential and commercial sectors.

Timothy Wells
Tim is a professional horticulturist with a diverse background in plant health care and fine gardening.

Jerry Dachenhausen
Jerry Dachenhausen comes to LaurelRock with 14 years of experience as a professional in construction and specializes in heavy equipment operations.

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.

Chris Aber
Chris joined LaurelRock with over 6 years of experience in landscape and construction work.
Landscape Management

Kevin Havey
A proud, lifelong Bethel resident, Kevin Havey has over 20 years of landscape experience in Connecticut.

Chris Powers
Garden & Property Manager Chris Powers is an accomplished account manager offering 15 years of landscaping experience that spans the east and west coast.

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.

Erik Bailey
Erik comes to LaurelRock with over a decade of experience in management, showcasing a dedication to delivering superior customer service and upholding the highest standards.

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.
Administrative

Kim Kawachi
Kim's background and experience is very well rounded in this industry with a focus on admin.

Monica Cable
Monica brings a strong background in tax and financial accounting to the company, further enhanced by her proficiency with numerous software solutions.

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.