High-end residential landscaping and garden management firm Southern Botanical in Dallas, Texas, announces New Management and names Dan Sauerwein as VP of Residential Development, and Stacy Richie Shepherd as VP of Business Development.
Southern Botanical names Dan Sauerwein as VP of Residential Development.
Southern Botanical Inc. announced in September, 2009, that industry veteran Dan Sauerwein has joined the company as the new Vice President of Residential Development. Mr. Sauerwein was most recently Senior Designer at ValleyCrest’s Estate Gardens Dallas division and brings over 25 years of industry expertise to the company. He is assuming the responsibilities of directing the rapidly growing residential landscaping and garden management services of Southern Botanical.
“We are excited and proud to have Dan join our team”, said Jason Craven, President/CEO of Southern Botanical. “His experience, insight and leadership will help us continue to expand our reach while maintaining our reputation as the benchmark in high-end residential landscaping and garden management.”
Mr. Sauerwein’s distinguished career has included time with some of the most well known landscape companies in the region, including Lambert’s, North Haven Gardens and ValleyCrest. While at North Haven, and subsequently ValleyCrest, he managed the residential division and later became an integral part of their Estate Gardens division. Prior to his landscaping career, he was involved with commercial greenhouse and nursery production where he gained extensive knowledge of plant growth and development.
Dan has created gardens for many of Dallas’s best known residents and properties, and has worked with world-renowned architects. “It’s really a pleasure for me to be able to join the Southern Botanical team,” commented Sauerwein. “With Southern Botanical’s focus on high end landscaping and garden management, this is the perfect progression from working with Estate Gardens. I believe that I can be a real asset in continuing to build the tradition of excellence that exists here. It seems that many of my career steps have led to this place.”
Southern Botanical names Stacy Richie Shepherd as VP of Business Development.
Southern Botanical Inc. also announced in September, 2009 that industry veteran Stacy Richie Shepherd has joined the company as the new Vice President of Business Development for the Garden Management team.
Ms. Shepherd was most recently tasked with developing new relationships and business partnerships for ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance. She brings over 29 years of seasoned industry experience to the company. She is assuming the responsibilities of directing and building the rapidly growing garden management services of Southern Botanical.
“Adding Stacy will really strengthen and solidify our management team,” said Jason Craven, President/CEO of Southern Botanical. “Her experience and proven abilities will help us keep current momentum and growth going in a controlled and focused manner for the foreseeable future.”
Ms. Shepherd’s extensive career began with a degree in Landscape Architecture from Texas A & M, and has included owning her own company, as well as various positions with some of the most well-known landscape and interior plant companies in the region, including Orkin Interiorscapes, Plant Interscapes, Northaven Gardens and ValleyCrest. While at Northaven, Shepherd developed and built their Interior Landscape Division into what was one of the most respected and successful in the city, with award-winning projects and a strong client base. Shortly after college, Ms. Shepherd worked with a small garden center, which she helped grow, and eventually purchased. She then developed the company into what became American Garden Interiors, Inc. which she eventually sold to Orkin.
“I like new opportunities for growth,” remarked Shepherd “With Southern Botanical, I’ll have the opportunity to help guide growth in the maintenance services we offer, but I also see it as a chance for more personal growth. The incredibly high standards in service and results that Southern Botanical embraces will definitely help me stretch!”
Southern Botanical is the DFW benchmark for high-end residential landscaping and garden management. Considered a turnkey vendor for complete indoor and outdoor horticultural décor, irrigation, drainage, and hardscape installations, Southern Botanical has one objective - total commitment to meeting customers’ individual needs. They hire only licensed and certified professionals to lead their teams, and all employees attend a weekly continuing education program focusing on efficiency, quality control, communication and professionalism. Their clientele includes many high-end residences, exclusive hotels and commercial properties, but no job is considered too big or too small.
For more information, contact:
James Cali
Southern Botanical
p 214.366.2103
James.Cali@southernbotanical.com
