Ruppert branch adds project manager and estimator

Laytonsville, Md. – Ruppert Landscape is pleased to announce the addition of John Butler and Bryan Doran in their Georgia landscape construction branch.

Butler has been hired as project manager. He brings over 17 years of industry experience, having held several management positions, and holds a bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture and landscape design from the University of Tennessee. As project manager, he will be responsible for all aspects of the installation of landscape construction projects, including supervising field personnel, managing subcontractors, communicating with customers and maintaining quality standards. Butler currently resides in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, and is looking to relocate his family to the Atlanta area over the next several months.

Doran, a resident of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, has been hired as estimator. He brings more than 35 years of industry experience and has held a variety of positions with other industry organizations including project manager, estimator, turf manager and business developer. Doran holds a bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture from the University of Georgia. As estimator, he will be responsible for accurately estimating direct costs for landscape installation bids and change orders based on plans, specifications and site inspections