Mark Esterline

President/General Manager

Eagle Creek Nursery Co., Inc.

05.1989 - 04.2024

Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Project Installation
Licensed Herbicide/Pesticide Applicator (Office of the Indiana State Chemist 3B Pesticide License)
Landscape Maintenance Account Manager
Masters of Landscape Business Management 2010 (Program offered by the American Nursery and Landscape Association)
President/General Manager 2008-Present
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
Supported project management team for optimal performance.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.