Jones Returns to Lead Landscape Operations
May 18, 2001

Contact: Cheri Baker 301-482-0300

Laytonsville, MD - Ruppert Nurseries is pleased to announce that Bob Jones has rejoined its staff to become Director of Landscape Operations. Jones had worked with the Ruppert organization for more than six years in both production and branch management positions before returning to his hometown in Ohio.

Jones arrival will allow Ruppert Nurseries' General Manager, Kelly Lewis, to concentrate solely on the nursery division. Both managers will oversee employee development, quality control, and customer service in their respective divisions.

Jones has more than 15 years of management experience within the green industry and is a Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH).

Ruppert Nurseries, Inc. is a 300-acre wholesale nursery in Montgomery County that serves the east coast with high-quality, landscape-size shade, ornamental and evergreen trees. The firm also provides commercial and high-end residential landscape installation and tree transplant services.