Our Team

Experience and dedication to the four pillars of our business set our people apart. We have acquired over 200 years of combined Horticulture and Landscape Management Experience with our team. Meet some of our team who strive to deliver value and quality service with integrity.

Mark Chaffin
Owner and CEO
President and CEO Mark Chaffin started EarthWorks in 1979. His vision has since created a successful company with an indelible reputation for serving Texas.

Mark currently holds a nursery license (#256105) and a pesticide applicators license (#0268772).
Mana Chaffin
Owner and CFO
Mana Chaffin serves as CFO and co-owner of EarthWorks, having worked for the company since 1983.

Mana is a licensed irrigator (LI 4493) with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Texas Arlington.
Chris Lee
President/CEO
Chris Lee is the president of EarthWorks and has over 20 years of green industry experience. He had worked for EarthWorks since 1998 and is a certified apartment supplier, licensed irrigator (LI 18300), and licensed pesticide applicator (#078546).

Chris studied business at the University of Arkansas, and horticulture and landscape design at Tarrant County College In 2000 Chris completed a Certificate in Financial Planning from Florida State University. He also is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program and of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Institute. He is also pursuing ongoing education through the Texas A&M Agrilife System.  
Zac Chaffin
CFO
Zac Chaffin is the company’s Business Manager and has worked for Earthworks, Inc. full-time since 2012. In high school, Zac worked summers in the greenhouses and main facility of Earthworks.

His three-plus years of finance and wealth management experience gained him the crucial ability to navigate changing business environments and conditions, a skill he continues to use to position the company for current and future success. In 2013, Zac became a certified apartment supplier (CAS) and holds a Water Efficient Green Professionals Certification. He is also a Dale Carnegie Course graduate, from which he learned people management skills that contribute to building Earthworks’ culture, one where employees achieve goals and grow with the company.

Zac has a Bachelor of Business Management from Texas A&M University. He is married to Kyla Chaffin, with whom he has a son, Conner.
Angelica Puga
Office Manager – Houston
Zac Chaffin is the company’s Business Manager and has worked for Earthworks, Inc. full-time since 2012. In high school, Zac worked summers in the greenhouses and main facility of Earthworks.

His three-plus years of finance and wealth management experience gained him the crucial ability to navigate changing business environments and conditions, a skill he continues to use to position the company for current and future success. In 2013, Zac became a certified apartment supplier (CAS) and holds a Water Efficient Green Professionals Certification. He is also a Dale Carnegie Course graduate, from which he learned people management skills that contribute to building Earthworks’ culture, one where employees achieve goals and grow with the company.

Zac has a Bachelor of Business Management from Texas A&M University. He is married to Kyla Chaffin, with whom he has a son, Conner.
Antonio Manriquez
Training and Safety Coordinator - Garland
Zac Chaffin is the company’s Business Manager and has worked for Earthworks, Inc. full-time since 2012. In high school, Zac worked summers in the greenhouses and main facility of Earthworks.

His three-plus years of finance and wealth management experience gained him the crucial ability to navigate changing business environments and conditions, a skill he continues to use to position the company for current and future success. In 2013, Zac became a certified apartment supplier (CAS) and holds a Water Efficient Green Professionals Certification. He is also a Dale Carnegie Course graduate, from which he learned people management skills that contribute to building Earthworks’ culture, one where employees achieve goals and grow with the company.

Zac has a Bachelor of Business Management from Texas A&M University. He is married to Kyla Chaffin, with whom he has a son, Conner.
Brian Perry
Business Development Manager
Bryan Gaydos has over 15 years of customer service/sales, +10 years of green industry experience, and 2+ years of green industry operations management.

With a strong background in irrigation management and landscape design, Bryan brings a wealth of problem-solving experience. Bryan is a proud graduate of Del Mar College and Missouri State University.
Bryan Gaydos
Project Manager
Bryan Gaydos has over 15 years of customer service/sales, +10 years of green industry experience, and 2+ years of green industry operations management.

With a strong background in irrigation management and landscape design, Bryan brings a wealth of problem-solving experience. Bryan is a proud graduate of Del Mar College and Missouri State University.
Chad McBride
Account Manager
Chad has 20+ years in the green industry. As a former business owner, he brings experience from all aspects of the industry. Chad has been with Earthworks for 2 years.
He started as a chemical foreman, mechanic, and is now an account manager who oversees irrigation, chemical, and tree services for the Houston office. He holds an irrigation LI LI0020427 since 2012, and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Houston.
Christina Torres
Office Manager – Irving
Chad has 20+ years in the green industry. As a former business owner, he brings experience from all aspects of the industry. Chad has been with Earthworks for 2 years.
He started as a chemical foreman, mechanic, and is now an account manager who oversees irrigation, chemical, and tree services for the Houston office. He holds an irrigation LI LI0020427 since 2012, and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Houston.
Cesar Vasquez
Senior Account Manager & Director of Client Relations
As Senior Account Manager & Director of Client Relations, Cesar Vasquez has been with EarthWorks since 2007.

He is a certified irrigation tech (IT0007529) and has over 15 years of green industry experience. With fluency in both English and Spanish, Ceasar is dedicated to serving our customers to the best of his abilities. 
Diana Licea
Accounting Manager
Diana Licea has more than 10 years of experience in office management and is bilingual in both English and Spanish, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the EarthWorks team.

She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Northwood University and an associate's degree in Accounting from Danville Area Community College. 
Frank Maxey
Fleet Manager
Freddy Gutierrez
Estimator/Field Supervisor
Henry Castillo
Field Supervisor - Maintenance
Henry started at EarthWorks mechanic servicing several types of equipment and machinery. He now works as a field supervisor overseeing our landscaping crews at our clients properties. Henry has a varied past as he graduated as an accounting technician in 2003 from the Francisco Menendez National Institute in El Salvador.

He has 10 years of combined experience in the green industry as a laborer and mechanic.
Heriberto Ramirez
General Manager of the Lillian Office
Heriberto Ramirez has worked for EarthWorks since 1981 and brings over 35 years of green industry experience. He has also been a landscape designer for over 20 years.

Although starting as a laborer has advanced in the company to become the first nonowner employee of EarthWorks. Heriberto has served as the General Manager for our home office for over 20 years  

    Jacob Crockett
    COO
    Jacob Crockett has more than four years’ experience in the green industry and seven years in customer service and sales. He joined the EarthWorks team in 2015 as a business development account manager,
    a role that gives him numerous opportunities to build open and honest relationships with customers, vendors, and fellow employees. As a certified Irrigation Tech IT0005758.

    His work has contributed to the company’s goals and has helped the team achieve milestones in the field of horticulture and landscape management services. Jacob has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from the University of Arkansas.
    Jordan Callaway
    Designer/Account Manager

    1 year green industry experience Bachelor’s Degree - Horticulture - Colorado State University.

    Jo Morin
    Director of Human Resources
    Jo Morin has been with EarthWorks since the summer of 2010 and has seen the team double in size over the years.

    With more than seven years’ experience in human resources, she has undergone professional and personal growth during her tenure with the company. Fluent in Spanish, Jo’s communication skills are one of the reasons why Earthworks continues to be a company powered by customer service – which comes across through its interactions with employees, vendors, and customers.

    Jo holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Tarrant County College and hopes to return for further studies. As a mother of two and a sister to three brothers and two sisters, her family keeps her busy when she steps out of the office. Jo also enjoys yoga, swimming, reading true crime books, and watching documentaries.
    Kenny Culberson
    Key Account Manager
    Kenny Culberson is an account manager who serves the Garland area. Kenny has over 20 years of experience in landscaping, bringing a wealth of knowledge to every task and project he undertakes. Kenny is client-focused and an expert in working with clients to make their expectations a reality.
    Leslie Martinez
    Key Account Manager

    25+ years in the industry, I do enjoy customer service and deliver above and beyond expectations, always with a smile.

    Photography and any outdoor experience is my hobby. ( reason I enjoy my job, I do walk a lot )

    Lee Ann Perry
    Office Manager/Accounts Receivable
    Lee Ann Perry, the office manager at EarthWorks, has been with the company since March of 2005 and comes with more than 20 years’ experience in the customer service field.

    She also fulfills the responsibilities of an Accounts Receivable Manager, handling all phases of the company’s invoicing process. Her help in training new hires on entering bids or checking their work has created a smoother, faster, and efficient system.

    Lee Ann believes in contributing to an environment where employees feel respected, connected, and involved in making a difference. She values Earthworks for its culture in which employees are committed to improving the quality of people’s lives through excellent customer service. Lee holds a degree from Tarrant County College.
    Lily Rojas
    Office Manager in Garland
    Luis Luna
    Account Manager/Irrigation Manager
    15 years green industry experience, Bilingual.
    Miguel Sanchez
    Field Supervisor
    Miguel Sanchez is EarthWorks' field supervisor. He brings more than 10 years of green industry experience and is one of our valued bilingual team members with fluency in both English and Spanish. 
    Martin Pantoja
    Irrigation Field Manager
    Martin Pantoja is an irrigation field supervisor for EarthWorks' Garland and Irving offices.
    Martin has been a dedicated employee at EarthWorks since 2015, but he has more 15 years of landscape/irrigation experience. He is a licensed Irrigation tech (IT0005305), a certified backflow tester (BP0017717), and a certified Rain Bird Maxicom operator.
    Natalia Carmichael
    Account Manager – Garland
    Martin Pantoja is an irrigation field supervisor for EarthWorks' Garland and Irving offices.
    Martin has been a dedicated employee at EarthWorks since 2015, but he has more 15 years of landscape/irrigation experience. He is a licensed Irrigation tech (IT0005305), a certified backflow tester (BP0017717), and a certified Rain Bird Maxicom operator.
    Nelson Ortiz
    Safety Director/Account Manager
    Safety Director/Account Manager Nelson Ortiz brings more than 3 years of green industry experience and 4 years of management experience to the EarthWorks team.

    With more than 5 years of utilizing his customer service skills, Nelson has a knack for working with our clients who speak both English and Spanish. Nelson studied horticulture at Tarrant County College and business at Texas Christian University.
    Paul Carmella
    General Manager, Garland Office
    Paul Carmella, who has served as general manager at EarthWorks since 2013, has more than 25 years of experience in the landscaping industry.

    His strong background in operations management in both of the country’s northeast and southwest regions makes him one of the top professionals in the field. His belief in letting the company’s customer-centric culture shine through keeps customers loyal and happy.

    Paul is an ISA Certified Arborist and holds a TDA Commercial Pesticide Applicators license. He has a proven background in tree and plant health care and is an expert in sales, design, and estimating. Paul holds a Horticulture degree from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
    Ruben Martinez
    Field Supervisor
    Ruben Martinez is a field supervisor who has been with EarthWorks since 2007.
    Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ruben has more than 15 years of green industry experience. 
    Shaun Callaway
    Vice President Houston Market
    Vice President of Houston's market Shaun Callaway has 6 years of management and team leadership experience and 10 years of client engagement and relationship marketing.

    Shaun has a passion for communication and building genuine connections with team members and customers alike. Shaun has an Associate of Arts from LoneStar College and studied Education at the University of Houston. Happily married with two young daughters and one skinny black lab, Shaun lives and loves in The Woodlands, Texas. 
    Speedy Martinez
    Director of Maintenance
    Speedy Martinez is EarthWorks' Director of Maintenance and has worked with the company since 2007.

    Bringing more than 15 years of management experience and 25 years of green industry experience, Speedy is a valued and passionate leader EarthWorks is proud to have on our team. 
    Suzi Craig
    Accounts Payable/Receptionist
    EathWorks' Accounts Payable/Receptionist Suzi Craig has more than 25 years of experience in customer service and 20 years of office management, human resources, and payroll experience.
    Suzi has an associate's degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping.
    Sergio Enriquez
    Maintenance Supervisor
    Sergio Enriquez is a maintenance supervisor who has worked for EarthWorks since 1986. As one of our tenured team members and dedicated leaders,
    Sergio brings more than 30 years of green industry experience and 15 years of supervisory experience to our talented team. 
    Todd Sankey
    General Manager of the Irving Office
    Todd Sankey has been at Earthworks since 2005. He is the general manager of the Irving Office at present and has more than 10 years’ experience in the green industry.

    While his specialization in new and rehabbed remodel landscape design and installation makes him a key member of the team, it is his tireless encouragement of everyone to go beyond customer’s expectations that makes Todd a pillar of the company. By helping clients achieve their goals, he believes what the company does on a daily basis makes a difference. Todd is a licensed irrigator # LI0018477. 
    Tyler Perry
    Associate General Managers
    Tyler Perry started with EarthWorks in 2006, working in the summers while home from college. He graduated from Bacone College in Muskogee, OK with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2010.

    Tyler continued with his career in landscape, joining EarthWorks full time. Starting in a manual labor role and splitting wood 8 hours a day, Tyler advanced into the roles of Mow Crew Foreman, Irrigation Forman, and then Account Manager. For the last 4 years, he has managed the Landscape Installation department and processed estimates and designed work for our customers.
    Victor Sargsyan
    Associate General Managers
    Victor Sargsyan, an account manager at Earthworks, Inc., also serves as an irrigation and chemical department manager.

    He has seven years of experience in management positions, more than eight years of green industry experience and 12 years in customer service and sales. Victor’s experience in diverse fields has given the company unique insight in how to deliver consistent value to our customers.

    He has an irrigator license and pesticide applicator license. He is also a certified backflow tester, is certified in Water Conservation Strategies in Landscape Irrigation, and has undertaken the Agrilife Extension Pesticide Applicator Training. Victor holds a Bachelors degree in Decorative Art and Design.
    William Plows
    Account Manager
    William has many years of experience working in the multi-family field before joining the vendor side here at EarthWorks as an Account Manager at our Houston office.

    His experience as a client and now vendor has given him a unique advantage as he has a complete understanding of the entire client-vendor process, which helps to ensure our clients receive the best outcome for their project.
    Xochitl Lopez
    Recruitment & Engagement Mgr.
    Xochitl Lopez joined EarthWorks in 2016 and acts as our Recruitment and Engagement Manager, responsible for hiring/onboarding employees and creating ways to keep our employees engaged, trained, and content within their roles.
    Combined with six years of experience in the landscaping industry, she has over a decade of experience in HR and administration and over 20 years in customer service. Her love for the landscaping industry grew when she worked at a residential painting company, as she was able to see how much painting and landscaping could amp up the curb appeal of a home. Xochitl is a jack of all trades as she attended school for interior design, is a registered tax preparer, and even does bookkeeping for small businesses. She has even completed several renovation projects at her home.
    Yesenia Sanchez
    Office Manager/HR Assistant
    Yesenia Sanchez has been with EarthWorks since June 2020 and has made a big impact in her short time, utilizing more than 10 years of customer service experience to keep our office running smoothly.
    On top of that, Yesenia has 5 years of human resources, hiring/onboarding experience, and 4 years of supervisory and managerial experience that aids in her growth and success with the company.
    Mark Chaffin
    Owner and CEO
    President and CEO Mark Chaffin started EarthWorks in 1979. His vision has since created a successful company with an indelible reputation for serving Texas.

    Mark currently holds a nursery license (#256105) and a pesticide applicators license (#0268772).
    Mana Chaffin
    Owner and CFO
    Mana Chaffin serves as CFO and co-owner of EarthWorks, having worked for the company since 1983.

    Mana is a licensed irrigator (LI 4493) with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Texas Arlington.
    Chris Lee
    President/CEO
    Chris Lee is the president of EarthWorks and has over 18 years of green industry experience. He had worked for EarthWorks since 1998 and is a certified apartment supplier, licensed irrigator (LI 18300), and licensed pesticide applicator (#078546).

    Chris studied business at the University of Arkansas, horticulture and landscape design at Tarrant County College, and is pursuing ongoing education through Texas A&M Agrilife System.  
    Zac Chaffin
    CFO

    Zac Chaffin is the company’s Business Manager and has worked for Earthworks, Inc. full-time since 2012. In high school, Zac worked summers in the greenhouses and main facility of Earthworks.

    His three-plus years of finance and wealth management experience gained him the crucial ability to navigate changing business environments and conditions, a skill he continues to use to position the company for current and future success. In 2013, Zac became a certified apartment supplier (CAS) and holds a Water Efficient Green Professionals Certification. He is also a Dale Carnegie Course graduate, from which he learned people management skills that contribute to building Earthworks’ culture, one where employees achieve goals and grow with the company.


    Zac has a Bachelor of Business Management from Texas A&M University. He is married to Kyla Chaffin, with whom he has a son, Conner.

    Jacob Crockett
    COO
    Heriberto Ramirez
    General Manager of the Lillian Office
    Heriberto has worked for EarthWorks since 1981 and brings over 35 years of green industry experience. He has also been a landscape designer for over 20 years.

    Although starting as a laborer has advanced in the company to become the first nonowner employee of EarthWorks. Heriberto has served as the General Manager for our home office for over 20 years

      Paul Carmella
      General Manager, Garland Office
      Paul Carmella, who has served as general manager at Earthworks since 2013, Paul has more than 25 years of experience in the landscaping industry.

      His strong background in operations management in both of the country’s northeast and southwest regions makes him one of the top professionals in the field. His belief in letting the company’s customer-centric culture shine through keeps customers loyal and happy.

      Paul is an ISA Certified Arborist and holds a TDA Commercial Pesticide Applicators license. He has a proven background in tree and plant health care and is an expert in sales, design, and estimating. Paul holds a Horticulture degree from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
      Shaun Callaway
      Branch Manager at Houston Office
      Vice President of Houston's market Shaun Callaway has 6 years of management and team leadership experience and 10 years of client engagement and relationship marketing.

      Shaun has a passion for communication and building genuine connections with team members and customers alike. Shaun has an Associate of Arts from LoneStar College and studied Education at the University of Houston. Happily married with two young daughters and one skinny black lab, Shaun lives and loves in The Woodlands, Texas. 
      Todd Sankey
      General Manager of the Irving Office
      Todd Sankey has been at Earthworks since 2005. He is the general manager of the Irving Office at present and has more than 10 years’ experience in the green industry.

      While his specialization in new and rehabbed remodel landscape design and installation makes him a key member of the team, it is his tireless encouragement of everyone to go beyond customer’s expectations that makes Todd a pillar of the company. By helping clients achieve their goals, he believes what the company does on a daily basis makes a difference. Todd is a licensed irrigator # LI0018477. 
      Antonio Manriquez
      Training and Safety Coordinator
      Bryan Gaydos has over 15 years of customer service/sales, +10 years of green industry experience, and 2+ years of green industry operations management.

      With a strong background in irrigation management and landscape design, Bryan brings a wealth of problem-solving experience. Bryan is a proud graduate of Del Mar College and Missouri State University.
      Bryan Gaydos
      Project Manager
      Bryan Gaydos has over 15 years of customer service/sales, +10 years of green industry experience, and 2+ years of green industry operations management.

      With a strong background in irrigation management and landscape design, Bryan brings a wealth of problem-solving experience. Bryan is a proud graduate of Del Mar College and Missouri State University.
      Freddy Gutierrez
      Estimator/Field Supervisor
      Henry Castillo
      Field Supervisor - Maintenance
      Henry started at EarthWorks mechanic servicing several types of equipment and machinery. He now works as a field supervisor overseeing our landscaping crews at our clients properties. Henry has a varied past as he graduated as an accounting technician in 2003 from the Francisco Menendez National Institute in El Salvador.

      He has 10 years of combined experience in the green industry as a laborer and mechanic.
      Miguel Sanchez
      Field Supervisor
      Miguel Sanchez is EarthWorks' field supervisor. He brings more than 10 years of green industry experience and is one of our valued bilingual team members with fluency in both English and Spanish. 
      Ruben Martinez
      Field Supervisor
      Ruben Martinez is a field supervisor who has been with EarthWorks since 2007. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ruben has more than 15 years of green industry experience. 
      Sergio Enriquez
      Maintenance Supervisor
      Sergio Enriquez is a maintenance supervisor who has worked for EarthWorks since 1986. As one of our tenured team members and dedicated leaders,
      Sergio brings more than 30 years of green industry experience and 15 years of supervisory experience to our talented team. 
      Angelica Puga
      Office Manager in Houston
      Christina Torres
      Office Manager in Irving
      Lily Rojas
      Office Manager in Garland
      Tyler Perry
      Associate General Managers
      Victor Sargsyan
      Associate General Managers
      Xochitl Lopez
      Recruitment & Engagement Mgr.
      Xochitl Lopez joined EarthWorks in 2016 and acts as our Recruitment and Engagement Manager, responsible for hiring/onboarding employees and creating ways to keep our employees engaged, trained, and content within their roles.
      Combined with six years of experience in the landscaping industry, she has over a decade of experience in HR and administration and over 20 years in customer service. Her love for the landscaping industry grew when she worked at a residential painting company, as she was able to see how much painting and landscaping could amp up the curb appeal of a home. Xochitl is a jack of all trades as she attended school for interior design, is a registered tax preparer, and even does bookkeeping for small businesses. She has even completed several renovation projects at her home.

       

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