Leadership Team

Tim Portland joined Yellowstone as CEO in 2012, and has led the Company’s growth from its origins as 3 small separate companies in the Southern US to its industry leading position today -- serving customers from over 80 operating locations in 22 states. He has been Chairman of the Board of Yellowstone since 2015. Tim is maniacally focused on supporting Yellowstone’s field personnel in their efforts to service Yellowstone’s customers with excellence and professionalism. Tim has also served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Landscape Professionals for nearly 10 years, chairing the Association’s H-2B steering committee; serves on the Board of the Seasonal Employment Alliance, an advocacy organization focused on congressional reform of the guest worker visa programs that sustain seasonal US businesses, including landscaping; and is a Board Member of various other commercial service businesses. Prior to joining Yellowstone, Tim was the CEO of United Subcontractors, a leading installer of building products. Over a ten-year period, he was the President of several divisions of Scotts Miracle-Gro, including the Ortho and Roundup brands, Scotts LawnService, and Scott’s International Professional business. He was previously an executive with Scientific-Atlanta (now part of Cisco), and a management consultant with McKinsey and Company. Tim holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.

Since joining Yellowstone Landscape in 2018, Gabe Perez has been responsible for the company’s critical technology infrastructure and systems. With a background in programming, quality assurance, and business intelligence, Gabe and his team deliver the most efficient and user-friendly information systems and reporting possible. Leaders at all levels of the company rely on the work of Gabe’s team when making decisions about how to best manage their parts of the business and drive the overall performance of the company. A native of Flagler County, Florida, Gabe completed his Associate’s degree at the University of South Florida before earning his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Management at Keiser University in Jacksonville.

Brian is the Director of Partnership Development at Yellowstone Landscape, leading the company's acquisition and partnership strategy. With over 20 years at Yellowstone, Brian has held roles spanning Crew Member, Crew Leader, Account Management, Operations, Branch Management, Regional Vice President of the Southeast Region, and Director of Real Estate — providing him deep expertise across all facets of the business. In his role, Brian develops relationships with potential partners and guides independent landscape company owners through the acquisition process, leveraging his extensive operational knowledge and institutional understanding of Yellowstone's values and growth model.

Jon Richardson is among the longest-tenured members of the Yellowstone Landscape leadership team and is currently responsible for the company’s operations across the state of Texas and the Southwestern United States. Jon joined the company in 1994 and has held a number of positions of ascending responsibility, including Vice President of Construction for our Texas region, immediately preceding his current role. His deep industry knowledge and experience continue to be demonstrated in his operational teams’ performance and his ability to mentor young and talented Landscape Professionals.

Since joining Yellowstone Landscape in 2015, Chris Adornetti has overseen all day-to-day Accounting and Finance operations of the company, including all treasury, insurance, tax, and legal requirements. Prior to joining Yellowstone, Chris spent 7 years at Harte Hanks, a publicly-traded marketing, data analytics, and logistics company, and previously worked in public accounting and internal audit. A two-time graduate of the University of North Florida, Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s in Business Administration.

Kristin Smith serves as General Counsel of Yellowstone Landscape, overseeing all legal matters across the organization since joining the company in March, 2022. She manages the full spectrum of legal needs supporting Yellowstone's continued growth, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Kristin has led initiatives to standardize the company's contract agreements and processes while educating company leaders on risk mitigation strategies. Prior to Yellowstone, she served as Staff Counsel at Safety National Casualty Corporation and practiced at Sandberg, Phoenix, & von Gontard, P.C. Kristin earned her J.D., cum laude, from Saint Louis University School of Law and holds an MBA and Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. She's licensed to practice law in Missouri and Florida.

Ben Collinsworth joined the company in 2019 and serves as Director of Advanced Technologies and Sustainability at Yellowstone Landscape. In his role, Ben is focused on expanding and implementing new technologies into the company's operations. These include both software and systems, tools and capabilities, and leading the testing and field practices for new advances in autonomous and robotic mowing opportunities and battery and electric-powered devices. In May of 2023, Ben's role expanded to include oversight of the company's efforts to promote sustainability within our client properties, the company, and the landscape industry. Prior to joining Yellowstone, he founded and managed his own successful commercial landscaping company for more than 20 years, Native Land Design, operating locations in both Austin and Houston, Texas. Ben is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where he played defensive end on the Aggie football team. He also mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and engineers who are applying advanced technologies across a range of industries, including landscaping.

With nearly thirty years of experience in the commercial landscaping industry, Brian Martin has performed several leadership roles for Yellowstone, including prior line management of all of Yellowstone’s Florida operations. To help meet the demands of Yellowstone’s rapid growth, Brian took on leadership of Yellowstone’s Standards, Safety, and Training needs. He is responsible for developing and applying the best practices of the company across varied regions and branch locations while continuing to increase operational efficiency and quality. Through his dedicated Health and Safety team, the company has achieved some of the lowest incident rates in the landscape industry and is routinely recognized for the proactive approach that Yellowstone takes toward safety and protecting its employees, clients, and their properties. Brian personally leads employee training and development for Branch Managers, Account Managers, Irrigators, and other Horticultural Personnel. Brian is a graduate of Virginia Tech’s Landscape Architecture program and holds an MBA from the University of Florida.