Solid Ground have assembled the best leadership team in the industry for YOU.
We believe great leadership is the best way to develop, engage and retain high performing teams. Teams that never stop raising the bar
when it comes to OUR CUSTOMERS and the service outcomes, innovation and results we deliver.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mark James
DIRECTOR
At a recent business leaders conference Mark noted that “…in this modern world of business just saying we are a customer focused organisation is not enough. Everyone says it. Companies need to appreciate that their people are their brand ambassadors and are the ones responsible for delivering customer service. Unless those people are motivated, engaged and positively committed to their company’s brand promise, then customer service won’t be achieved. Getting this part of the equation right lies with the business leaders and their ability to create and maintain a service orientated culture….”
As the CEO of Solid Ground Landscaping, Mark leads a motivated and engaged team of people who are absolutely committed to the company’s brand promise.
“….customers deserve world leading service that is personalised and genuine. At Solid Ground Landscaping our teams care enough to delight our customers….. their success drives us….”
Justin Hollis
DIRECTOR
“…I believe success in the landscaping and sports turf business is very simple, do what you say you were going to do AND do it in the time frames you committed to get it done in…”.
While a very simple strategy, in the landscaping industry customers are too often let down. Solid Ground Landscaping will always deliver on its promise, leaving customers truly delighted with the experience.
“…having worked for some customer groups in excess of 15 years, experience tells me that a passionate focus on your customer, making the effort to clearly understand their business model AND how the presentation of their grounds, gardens and sports turf drives their success leads to win-win relationships that are highly valued…”.
As the Chief Operating Officer of Solid Ground Landscaping, Justin will ensure all our customer relationships are strong and never stagnate, that we are always looking to improve our service standards and that we are constantly adding value to our customers, their sites and their business success.
Brad Thomas
NSW State Operations Manager
“Any landscaping company can provide a basic gardening, mowing or sports turf service where quality standards are done to 90% of what we consider best practice. To really impress customers you need to deliver 100% of the quality outcomes…. and that means getting that last 10% right, because that is what they remember”.
Brad leads our team of trade professionals who are committed to getting that last 10% right. Our people have proven track records of success when it comes to delivering “A Class” horticultural outcomes. That means for YOU appealing and inviting turf areas, healthy, manicured and vibrant gardens, colourful entry statement planting strategies and a landscape at your site that adds significant value to you, the success of your organisation and its people.
As the NSW State Operations Manager of Solid Ground Landscaping, Brad will nurture and grow our trades’ people and continue to build in them our corporate values of honesty, hard work and the commitment to serve…“because it is through a genuine commitment of service to our customers that we succeed”.
Luis Venegas
QLD State Operations Manager
Luis joins our Queensland team and brings with him over 20 years’ experience in commercial open space management – helping clients such as Sydney City Council, Mosman Council, Marrickville Council, Sutherland Council and Wollongong Council achieve outstanding results. His role encompassed various important activities including: overseeing Sydney City Council’s street tree master plan, managing Sydney’s iconic parks and gardens, implementing several planting programmes across the CBD – and coordinating Sydney Living Colour displays!
His positive outlook, eye for detail, and focus on delivering first class customer service was a perfect fit for Sydney’s high-end commercial and residential landscape clients, with many successful builds completed under Luis’s direction.
Known for his ability to adapt and meet daily challenges head-on, Luis believes that “Honesty and integrity are key to building strong, long-term relationships – in personal- and work life.”