Jim is a passionate and innovative leader.  His primary focus for over 30 years has been to help his team, clients, and company achieve their respective goals.  He has experience in all facets of building and operating a high-performance landscape company.

Jim received his Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia and began his career with Post Properties as a Landscape Designer.  In 2001, Jim bought the company from Post and created HighGrove Partners, one of the largest landscape companies in the southeast with over 200 employees.

Jim has been an active member of the landscape industry.  He has served on the Board of Directors for NALP, where he also served as president from 2014 to 2015.  In addition, he is a past president of the NALP Foundation.  Jim loves to help people grow in this industry and is a frequent speaker at various events throughout the country.