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James Vukovich

Outdoor Living Sales Professional

An accomplished sales professional for over 20 years, James brings a unique blend of warmth, professionalism, and a true “can-do” attitude to the Groff team. His natural ability to build trust and meaningful relationships—while staying focused on delivering results—makes him a valuable partner to both clients and colleagues. With his collaborative style and dedication to client success, James plays an important role in delivering the thoughtful, high-touch service Groff is known for.

Shane Fagan

Senior Landscape Architect

With a Master of Landscape Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and over a decade of professional experience, Shane brings a blend of creativity, technical skill, and design expertise to every project. He’s known for crafting cohesive landscapes using rich textures, colors, and materials, and for solving complex site challenges with thoughtful, innovative solutions. Shane’s passion for design and attention to detail consistently result in outdoor spaces that exceed expectations and bring lasting joy to clients.

Brenda Flores

Chief Operating Officer

A seasoned operations executive, Brenda has the unique ability to optimize efficiencies while putting people first—both employees and clients. Her ability to integrate systems that support and promote the people in them aligns with Groff company values and enables us to deliver the highest quality design/build experience for our clients. At Groff, we all appreciate Brenda’s passion for fostering company growth, building meaningful relationships, and creating solutions that have a lasting impact.

Yony Vasquez

Operations Construction Manager

A longstanding, trusted member of the Groff team, Yony is a dedicated worker and natural leader. From the start, he has taken initiative to grow in his role and move forward as a leader within the company. As a Groff OCM, Yony uses his skills to monitor client projects and scale efficiencies across operations. Crews, managers, and clients all appreciate and enjoy working with Yony!

Kyle Tyrrell

Sales Manager

As a seasoned hardscape professional, Kyle understands both the design and technical aspects of a seamless installation. He helps clients achieve their vision by prioritizing what’s important to them; he also works closely with clients to create an outdoor space they’ll be happy with. Our clients love working with Kyle! They especially appreciate his honesty and integrity as he guides them through the process of choosing Groff to enhance their outdoor living spaces.

Amy Neiberline

Outdoor Living Sales Professional

After graduating from the University of Maryland, Amy went on to get a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech. As an entrepreneur, she operated her own design business for many years. Now part of the Groff team, she consults with clients to help them create outdoor living spaces they love. Amy’s particular strength is building relationship with clients through responsive communications and listening closely to what’s important to them.

Jaime Sanchez

Operations Construction Manager

Jaime has been with Groff for almost a decade. As our Operations Construction Manager, he is one of the first people you will meet as your outdoor construction project gets underway. Not only is Jaime skilled at managing complex constructions projects, he also values building relationships with clients. With Jaime, you’ll always have a resource to ask questions or address concerns. He is also committed to training and managing our crews to uphold the highest standards in the construction industry.

Sarah Brown

Operations Controller & Estimator

As Operations Controller & Estimator, Sarah takes care of managing project estimates, billing, and delivering value for the client. With extensive experience in logistics, project management, and operations, she is adept at coordinating the complexities of each project to present a seamless experience. Efficiently run systems are a top priority for Sarah, but she also enjoys getting to know our clients’ projects and understanding what’s important to you.

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Jessica Bach

Director of Human Relations

On a career track of fostering community and company cultures, Jess brings an exuberance and passion for client care and employee wellbeing to Groff Landscape Design. Often the first person you’ll speak to when you reach out to us, Jess has a way of assuring people they’ve come to the right place. She has the ability to juggle multiple roles at once, and in all areas, she knows how to skillfully—and intuitively—put people first. Her ‘can do’ attitude has had a significant impact on the Groff company culture.

TM Dickinson

Sales Manager

With years of experience in business development, TM brings the practice of ‘listening first’ to his client-facing role with Groff Landscape Design. As a sales manager, he understands the concept of partnering with clients to share their vision and communicate the benefits of working with Groff. Internally, TM has helped refine our outreach to prospective clients so they feel heard, understood, and confident they can trust the Groff team to deliver a superior design-build product.

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Josh Lewellyn

Director of Operations

Josh has a deep experience in the construction trade, managing projects mostly in the landscape design-build industry. A West Virginia University graduate with a degree in landscape architecture, Josh has a unique ability to manage large scale projects, keep clients informed, and reassure homeowners, the leadership team, and crews amidst the usual ebbs and flows of outdoor construction projects. Josh’s capacity for putting systems in place has created significantly improved efficiencies for the company since he joined the team.

Sean Ryan

Senior Designer

Sean comes to us as a result of a longstanding partnership with Groff Landscape Design. Since 2011, Sean has been designing outdoor living spaces for the company, and in 2017, he officially became part of the Groff team. His degree in landscape architecture from Virginia Tech launched a design career that has now spanned over two decades. Sean’s particular talent is his ability to balance aesthetics and function, designing outdoor spaces that our clients love to look at—and use.

ROB GROFF

Chief Vision Officer &President

Robert’s career in the landscape design-build industry began shortly after graduating from West Virginia University with a degree in landscape architecture. From the beginning, Rob built his company based on a personal commitment to integrity, trust, and quality craftsmanship. Serving Northern Virginia homeowners since 2007, Rob has a passion for delighting clients with outdoor living spaces they can’t wait to spend time in. He also has a deep love and respect for the environment, which is evident in the company’s eco-friendly construction practices.

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