A well-run commercial landscape maintenance schedule is the difference between a property that looks sharp all year and one that lurches from crisis to crisis. In the Southeast, where the growing season runs long and hurricane season overlaps peak growth, timing is everything. This month-by-month guide is written for HOA boards, commercial property managers, and…
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Ray Leach is Chief Executive Officer for United Land Services.
He serves on our executive leadership team and handles daily field strategy for the organization and across our many branch locations to include compliance, finances, planning, and business development. Prior to his current role, he served as owner and operator of Southern Scapes, another mainstay in Northeast Florida focusing on landscape renovation, residential property care, and commercial design. His organization merged with United Landscapes to help lay the foundation for United Land Services as it exists today.
Ray brings over 30 years landscaping industry experience to our organization and is the driving force behind our commitment to quality and customer service. He carries professional certifications in Irrigation, Business Strategy & Planning, and specializes in organizational development and acquisitions.
Donnie Cope is Senior VP of Operations for United Land Services.
He serves on our executive leadership team and works as an extension of the President’s office in carrying out strategic goals for the organization. He collaborates with all our Northeast Florida branches to ensure our services are performed at the highest level by ensuring best practices are shared and followed. Prior to his current role, he served as Operations Manager for ULS and previously acted as owner and operator of Florida Turf Grass and Outdoor Concepts, servicing Northeast Florida with sod installation, grading, and design services.
Donnie brings over 7 years’ landscaping industry experience to our organization. He holds an Associate degree in Business Administration and Management from St. John’s Community College and specializes in tactical business leadership, change management, and operational strategy.
Bryan Lee is the Chief HR Officer for United Land Services.
He serves on the executive leadership team and is responsible for our human capital strategy and all areas of human resources within the organization. Prior to joining ULS, Bryan held top executive roles within human resources in both the transportation/logistics and manufacturing sectors.
Bryan has over 20 years of human resources and organizational development experience in both private and publicly traded companies with a focus on business strategy and cultural change. He holds a BA from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Jacksonville University.
Jason Lamb is Chief Financial Officer for United Land Services.
He serves on our executive leadership team. Jason entered the landscape industry as the CFO for Somerset Landscape in Chandler, AZ in 2011. At the time the business was doing $6M in annual revenue. It grew organically and with acquisitions in Las Vegas and Dallas, it grew to $35M in annual revenue when it was sold in 2018. Jason worked for two years as a Regional Controller. He joined UNITED LAND SERVICES in 2020 as the Director of Finance and is now responsible for planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting for each of the business units and acquisitions. Jason holds a Finance degree and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Vice President of Business Operation
Tom Enright is the Vice President of Business Operation for United Land Services.
Tom Enright joined the ULS team in 2021, with over 18 years Landscape Industry experience. He has spent the last decade in the Central Florida Market working in the Commercial Landscape Maintenance arena. Prior to joining ULS, Tom held a variety of roles including, Account Manager and Branch Manager with a largescale maintenance company. He also spent 8 years in the Atlanta market, focused on overseeing large Landscape Installation projects ranging from $100K to $5M. As Vice President, Tom focuses on our Fleet & Safety Department, keeping our equipment operating efficiently and our employees safe daily. Along with his focus on Fleet & Safety, Tom assists in overseeing numerous day to day business operations.
Tom holds an Associate degree in Architectural Design and Construction.
Tatiana Kurtiyakova is Vice President of Accounting for United Land Services.
Tatiana has over 10 years of accounting and finance experience in distribution, retail, and manufacturing sectors. She has proven ability to lead accounting teams and is experienced in implementing best practices and continuous process improvements while supporting operational growth. Tatiana is a team-oriented leader with keen talent evaluation and staff development skills. She oversees all aspects of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial audit, taxation, budgets, debt service, cash analysis and projections, and payroll
Tatiana holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Law; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, S.E. in Finance from Valdosta State University; Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from Purdue University Global. Has an active CPA license in the State of Florida.
Vice President of Maintenance Operations
Jason Ackman is the Vice President of Maintenance Operations for United Land Services.
Jason Ackman has been in the landscape industry for over 30 years. Jason founded his first company in 1996 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and organically grew it to the greater Orlando and Tampa markets. In 2015 Jason sold his company to a national landscape platform.
In 2021 he had the opportunity to start a new landscape maintenance company. During this span Jason served as CEO and built his company through both organic growth and acquisitions. In 2023 Jason made the decision to merge with United Land Services.
Jason’s strong talents in the landscape industry include building a culture where all employees feel like family, as well as organically growing and acquiring strong companies with the same interests/beliefs. With a background in team sports, Jason strongly believes you have nothing without a team.