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Professional Grounds, Inc., is a privately-owned, full-service landscaping company serving Washington DC and Northern Virginia since 1974. Whether it is a homeowner who needs custom landscape design and installation, a large office development, shopping center, or a town home community requiring specialized and individual attention, our professionals are committed to Landscaping Your Lifestyle. Professional Grounds, Inc. provides landscaping services in Fairfax, McLean, Springfield, Great Falls, Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Lorton, Fairfax Station, Vienna, Oakton and Washington DC.

Maintenance Department

Victor Parrales

Senior Vice President,

Springfield Branch

Daniel Holst

Area Manager

Erik Hildreth

Area Manager

Jon Zalewski

Business Development Manger

Victor Parrales, Jr.

Branch Production Manager

Maintenance Department

Over the past three decades, Professional Grounds, Inc. has acquired some of the most experience and specialized professionals in the industry. We are confident that when we send a member of our team whether it’s a Landscape Designer, Certified Horticulturist, or a foreman and his crew to a client’s property that they will provide quality service and carry themselves with the highest level of professionalism.

Staff Certifications Include:

• Virginia Certified Horticulturists

• Certified Landscape Professionals

• Certified Landscape Technician

(Exterior)-Hardscape Installation

• Certified Landscape Technician

(Exterior)-Softscape Installation

• International Concrete Paver

Institute (ICPI) Certified

Contractors

• Cast Lighting—Certified Low

Voltage Lighting Installer

• Unique Lighting University—

Certified Low Voltage Lighting

Installer

• Certified Fairfax County Master

Gardener

Victor Parrales

Education: National Univ. of Managua Nicaragua

Victor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Division at our main branch in Springfield. In addition to managing Springfield’s maintenance crews, Victor is in charge of scheduling, training new crew members and quality control. Victor first started working for Professional Grounds in 1985 as a laborer. Victor’s natural ability as a leader, his attention to detail and his dedication has made him a very important asset to Professional Grounds, Inc.
Daniel Holst

Education: San Francisco de Quito University

                         Bachelor in Agricultural Business

                        Zamorano Panamerican Agriculture

                        University

                         Bachelor in Agricultural Science

Daniel joined Professional Grounds, Inc. team in 2011 and continues to impress his coworkers and new clients with his vast knowledge of the green industry. Daniel has worked in the green industry for 7 years. His experience with the production process has allowed him to keep his clients properties looking their best. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Daniel has been very successful with implementing elements of our Training & Safety program with all levels of staff. Daniel has an apparent passion for the green industry and client relationships which has made him an important addition to Professional Grounds, Inc.
Erik Hildreth

Education: Univ. of Massachusetts,

Stockbridge School of Agriculture

Erik has over 20 years of turf management experience. After working in New England, then the Mid Atlantic and Arizona, Erik has extensive knowledge of both warm and cool season turf. Erik has managed golf courses and worked closely with memberships to deliver desired results. Since 2008, Erik has worked for Professional Grounds as an Area Manager.
Jon Zalewski

Education: Virginia Tech

                          Bachelor of Science-Environment

                           Resource Management

                          Master of Science-Turfgrass

                           Management & Agronomy

Jon’s primary focus is business development which includes everything from customer service to continued controlled growth of the landscape maintenance division. Jon acts as community liaison and is involved in community associations such as: CAI, PMA, and AOBA. John’s formal education in Turfgrass Management and Agronomy and his previous experience as a Turfgrass Specialist and Branch Manager for lawn care franchise, has proven him to be an expert in the field. Jon is the primary contact for all new and potential landscape maintenance clients and coordinates a smooth transition to a full time Area Manager.
Victor Parrales, Jr.

Victor starting working for Professional Grounds, Inc. in 2000 as a crew member. Within months of his start date he was promoted to Assistant Foreman and then later to a Foreman. By 2004, Victor’s hard work, determination, and strong management skills lead to his promotion as the Branch Production Manager for our Sterling facility. Victor is responsible for all safety and training, scheduling, production, quality control and day to day operations out of Sterling.