Garber Grounds, LLC is owned and operated by Jason and Sarah Garber since 2007
LICM is a designation earned through Planet www.landcarenetwork.org Jason earned this designation in 2000. He studied and passed this rigorous test containing 300 questions covering:
- Corporate Financial Management
- Exterior Production/Operations and Horticulture
- Interior Production/Operations and Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Leadership and Corporate Citizenship
- Marketing and Sales Management
- Risk, Law and Contracts
- Strategic Planning
Tennessee Department of Agriculture licenses:
- HLT (horticulture)
- GRC (general pest control)
- WDO (wood destroying organisms)
Although not currently using the GRC or WDO he felt it necessary to understand these aspects of the industry and show his knowledge by obtaining these licenses. It is law for grounds maintenance companies using herbicides, pesticides and insecticides to obtain and maintain the HLT license. The law also requires licensee to take 10 hours of continued education credits annually to stay on top of new products, laws and treatment options.
- Bearden High School 1994
- Pellissippi State Community College accounting courses (no degree)
- TSBDC (Tennessee Small Business Development Center) business courses
- Vista Landscape Lighting
- Nightscape Landscape Lighting
- Rainbird Irrigation
- Hunter Irrigation
| 1991-1994 | Quality Lawn Service | Crew Foreman |
| 1994-1995 | Lawn Ranger | Partner / Field Manager |
| 1995-1997 | Quality Lawn Service | Junior Partner / Operations Manager |
| 1998-2007 | Lawn and Landscape Professionals | Founding Partner / General Manager |
| 2007-Present | Garber Grounds, LLC | Soul Owner |
Gardening: Started out with a love for flowers and water features and has grown into organic vegetable gardens. I now have several raised garden boxes with several types of vegetables, many flower beds with 50+ types of flowers and a small goldfish pond. My girls love it!!
Tennessee Volunteer Sports: My favorite time of year is the fall, FOOTBALL, GO BIG ORANGE!!
Christ: I am an active member of Providence Church (1432 Lovell Road) which has been instrumental in my walk with my God, Jesus Christ. This has helped, or even pushed, me through very tough times. I now try to give back by donating service to Christ centered missions and offer my hand and ear to employees that want a Christian friend or mentor.
