Tracy Bertog, Founder and CEO
Tracy started Bertog Landscape Co. in April of 1974 while attending Glenbrook South High School. He attended Triton College and completed all the courses offered in the Horticulture program. Tracy develops and directs team and company goals and is responsible for short and long term planning. In addition, he monitors the processes and progress of the management team and confirms that their goals and expectations are consistent with those of the company. Tracy served on the Glenview Optimist Board from 1999 – 2005 and is a past chairman of the Glenview Chamber Board.
Robert Bertog, CLP, CSP, President
Robert graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. He also completed the required courses to earn an Associate’s Degree in Investment Economics and Analysis. Robert has become a Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Certified Landscape Professional (CLP), a level of certification that fewer than 1% of landscape contractors have achieved. He has also completed the required exams to become a Snow and Ice Management Association of America (SIMA) Certified Snow Professional (CSP). In order to stay abreast of the changing laws that affect the industry, Robert keeps his Turfgrass and Ornamentals Pesticide License current. He is the Immediate Past Presdient of the Illinois Landscape Contractor’s Association (ILCA), and has chaired and been involved on several committees for the Association.
Art Marti, President of Production and Operations
Art began his career with Bertog Landscape Company in the spring of 2000 as an Installation Foreman. His organizational and leadership skills were immediately apparent, and today, Art directs all aspects of production and operations. Art’s experience building houses, and his experience managing his own business, has had a great impact on his ability to run our operations. Art is a Master Chef, and in his spare time, he enjoys cooking, hunting, and is also an avid sports fan.
Steve Bertog, Irrigation Director
Steve Bertog began building the irrigation business in 1986, and has continued to provide quality irrigation and lighting installation to residential and commercial properties for over 20 years. In April of 2000, Steve was recognized by the Irrigation Association as one of the “nation’s best and brightest” irrigation contractors when he was included in the Top 100 Plus for a superior reputation and quality work. He is an authorized Irritrol WeatherTrak Irrigation Controller Installer. While managing the irrigation division, Steve helps monitor job progress and site conditions and is also responsible for hiring, training, and supervising the irrigation crews. Steve is available to meet with clients to discuss new irrigation installation plans, or changes to an existing irrigation system.
Bill Kast, Certified Public Accountant/Controller
Bill joined Bertog Landscape Company in January of 2009. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. Bill has over 40 years of experience in various service industries. Bill is responsible for accounting, budgeting, forecasting and assists with strategic planning.
Paul Collins, Technology Consultant
Paul has both a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science as well as an M.B.A. He has provided technology support for the company since 2005, and has worked with the company to build and maintain its technology infrastructure. Paul has extensive experience in workstation, networking, security, and applications support, and excels at their support and alignment with the business needs of the company. Paul has worked in a number of different environments, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, and has wide-ranging experience in a number of technology deployments.
Greg Roos, Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), Construction Manager
In 1994, Greg began his career with Bertog Landscape Co. as an Installation Foreman. Over the years, Greg has trained numerous laborers, and as a result of his exemplary teaching, several of these laborers have become foreman. His responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising our installation crews. Greg monitors job progress on a daily basis, and meets with clients to advise on the conditions and status of the work in progress. Since the year 2000, Greg has been a CLT committee member, and acted as a site coordinator. He is also a member of the I.L.C.A. Leadership Council, and has been a Certified Interlocking Concrete Paver Installer since 2005.
Jose Rodriguez, Maintenance Manager
Jose began his career at Bertog Landscape Company as a laborer. He has worked his way up the ranks and is currently the maintenance manager. Jose works closely with Art Marti scheduling crews and in account supervision. In addition, Jose assists with the interviewing and hiring of our staff for the maintenance crews. He is also in charge of coordinating personnel for our snow program.
Armando Arroyo, Maintenance Supervisor
Armando started his career with Bertog as a laborer, and very quickly displayed leadership qualities that he uses today in his role as a maintenance supervisor. Armando works closely with Jose Rodriguez with account supervision and helps manage our crews in the field. Armando is also an account supervisor during snow events.
Shannon McGrath, Purchasing Manager
Shannon graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Horticulture and Design. While at Purdue, she served as a teaching assistant for the Herbaceous Landscape Plants class, which allowed her to further develop her knowledge of annuals and perennials. She has been involved in many aspects of the horticulture industry, including landscape maintenance, nursery sales, and floral design. Shannon purchases all plant and hardscape material and oversees the care of this material.
Efrain Estrada, Fleet Manager
Efrain received his Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology and is an ASA and EPA Certified Technician. For 6 years, Efrain owned his own repair shop and was the assistant fleet manager for a snow removal company. His responsibilities include management of our fleet, which includes over 250 pieces of equipment. Efrain tracks inventory, fleet budgets, and the hours that the mechanics work. He schedules and oversees the maintenance and repairs of all trucks, trailers, tractors, and small machinery. In addition, Efrain is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean fleet.
Scott Wallace, Director of Marketing and Sales
Scott joined our team in 2002 and has great organizational skills and an innate ability to multi-task. As our sales director, Scott oversees the progress and development of our sales team. His additional responsibilities include irrigation and landscape division support and oversight. Scott also plays a major role in our marketing and website development.
Keith Bertog, Business Development
Keith graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2007. Keith joined Bertog Landscape Company in the summer of 2010. Keith is responsible for seeking out new clients and letting them know the value of working with the team of professionals at Bertog Landscape Company. In his free time, Keith enjoys playing golf and cheering on his favorite Chicago sports teams.
Suzanne Coventry, Certified Arborist, LEED Certified, Account Advisor
Suzanne Coventry joins our team with over 20 years experience in landscape design-build. As a past owner of her own company and designer, Suzanne blends her Fine Art and Landscape Architecture backgrounds to create living pieces of Art. Suzanne works closely with all her clients to ensure that her designs represent their inner vision as well as reflect the site’s natural beauty and architecture. Each of her designs takes in to account the ability to embody the space and create a usable, artistic space that has purpose. She is an expert in sustainability and irrigation. Suzanne has been featured many times on HGTV Landscaper’s Challenge, The Orange County Register and featured in Los Angeles Magazine “Design LA” by Los Angles Magazine Custom Publishing. She is a Certified Arborist and a LEED Green Associate.
Paul Samuel, Account Advisor and Project Manager
Paul is an accomplished industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in project management and field supervision, as well as, account management. He brings unique value and passion to for our industry, where he has planned and managed construction projects from inception to completion. Paul is a client-focused account manager who really enjoys client interaction.
Susi Russell, Landscape Horticulturist and Account Advisor
Susi graduated from Michigan State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture. She has been working with multi-family and commercial accounts in the Chicago suburbs for five years using her horticulture knowledge to educate clients and assist them in achieving their landscape goals. As a a member of our account management team, Susi oversees the needs of her clients which includes routine site visits and evaluations.
Linda Farrington, RLA, Landscape Architect / Designer
Linda graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign with a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture. She has since gone on to become a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) after completing the five national test requirements. She has been involved with award-winning residential projects along Chicago’s North Shore for 12 years. She has completed several graphics courses from leaders in the industry. Her portfolio includes formal gardens, country estates, city courtyards, water features, and outdoor dining areas. Linda’s strengths include grading, drainage, perennial design, and graphic rendering. In her free time, Linda enjoys spending time on the volleyball court.
Cory Mahon, Landscape Designer
Cory has a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture and Landscape Design from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She has been involved in many aspects of the horticultural industry, but her skills in design are seen in her ability to offer creative solutions for landscape spaces. Cory has a wide-range of presentation skills, which includes hand-rendering and computer 3D graphics. She excels at designing solutions for both small spaces and large estates. Her attention to detail extends to the seasonal displays that complete the overall installation.
Amy Foley, Admin/Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Amy joined the company in 2002, and her responsibilities include accounts receivable and accounts payable. Her excellent computer skills continue to challenge us to find a computer that handles her level of efficiency. Amy helps in all phases of our accounting and provides additional support in organizing time sheets and preparation for maintenance and snow events.
Laura Bertog, Admin
Laura began her career at Bertog Landscape in 2000 and her voice is recognized by the majority of our clients. Her vast knowledge of our clients, staff, and the day-to-day operations of our business gives her the ability to answer the questions and concerns of our clients immediately.
