Ruppert Landscape is pleased to announce the promotion of Fred Key and Jim Tuzzolino to division president in the company’s north and south divisions, respectively. These promotions come as a result of the company’s recent restructuring, shifting from a service line-based division structure to a geographic division model. In their new roles, Fred and Jim will oversee all landscape maintenance and installation operations within their divisions, working closely with regional managers to influence operational decisions that better serve our customers and team members.
Fred brings over 30 years of industry experience and has been a vital part of Ruppert for 22 years, serving in various capacities including crewman, foreman, area manager, controller, landscape construction production manager, division administrator, branch manager, region manager, region vice president, and most recently, as chief operating officer for the maintenance division. In 2009, Fred was honored with the Clyde Vadner Merit Award, one of the company’s top accolades, recognizing his consistent hard work and dedication. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Salisbury State University and is a graduate of the Owner/President Management (OPM) executive leadership program at Harvard Business School, marking a significant multi-year investment in his management education. As division president in the north, he will oversee all branches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, DC, and Virginia.
Jim graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife management. He has over 25 years of industry experience and has been a key player in Ruppert’s construction division for almost 20 years. Jim started his career at Ruppert as an intern and worked his way up through the ranks to assistant foreman, foreman, production manager, operations manager, branch manager, and most recently, region vice president. A consistent high achiever, Jim has been recognized with several awards, including the company’s Branch Impact Award in 2005, the Achievement Award in 2008—presented to the individual who has demonstrated outstanding job execution and high-quality results—and the Clyde Vadner Merit Award in 2012. As division president in the south, he will oversee all branches in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas.
“Fred and Jim have been instrumental in driving our company’s growth and success over the years,” said CEO Phil Key. “Their promotions are a testament to their leadership, dedication, and the significant impact they’ve had on our team and operations. I’m confident that under their guidance, our divisions will continue to thrive and deliver exceptional service to our customers.”
Ruppert Landscape, founded as a family and employee-owned business, is a leading provider of commercial landscaping services. Headquartered in Laytonsville, MD, Ruppert is proud of its 2,500 team members who serve customers from over 45 branches primarily throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeastern US. The company prides itself on its strong culture, commitment to its employees, unmatched attention to its customers, and giving back to the community. For more information, please visit www.ruppertlandscape.com.