Tracy Bertog, Founder
Tracy started Bertog Landscape Co. in April of 1974 with his pick up truck and a lawn mower. Tracy began his love for landscaping while growing his business and attending school for horticulture. He loves the mechanics of the business and enjoys relationship building with new and long time clients. Loyalty is big for Tracy and it shows in his team, his work ethic and his company. Tracy's company mantra: One Team. One Goal.
Robert Bertog, CLP, CSP, President
Bob began his days at Bertog working through his summer college breaks from Miami University, Oxford Ohio. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and earned an Associate’s Degree in Investment Economics and Analysis. Bob has worn every hat possible at Bertog, from mowing to purchasing, from sales to accounting, from turfgrass to drainage - whatever your needs, Bob has the answer. Keepin' it green!
Steve Bertog, Lighting & Irrigation Director
When it comes to fixing things, Steve Bertog has the mindset to get it done. Steve manages Bertog's lighting and irrigation divisions and is ready at any given moment to assist a customer in need. Steve’s creative eye, allows him to transform a dark backyard into a beautifully lit space to enjoy all year long. He has been working in the landscaping industry along side of his brothers his entire life. He was even known to have “excused” absences from high school in the spring so he could get outside and get the job done.
Stephen Carlin, General Manager/Landscape Designer
Stephen has a real passion for the landscape industry and residential design/build. Stephen loves the process of working with a homeowner from conceptualization to implementation. He strives to achieve the requests of each client while presenting unique designs. His eye for design is as good as his aptitude for business. He strives for every department at Bertog to be the very best.
Paul Collins, Information Technology Manager
Paul has been part of the Bertog family since 2005. He assisted with building and maintaining our company's technology infrastructure. Paul has extensive experience in workstations, networking, security and applications support and excels at their support and alignment with Bertog's business needs. In other words he keeps our computers and technology updated and running smoothly so we can keep our focus on beautifying our client's outdoor spaces.
Cheryl Mart, Accountant
Cheryl loves numbers as much as she loves a good restaurant. She is Bertog's in house accountant and has over 30 years of crunching numbers in various corporate industries. She has an eye for details, and is result driven. Cheryl is a die hard Chicago sports fan and follows our teams with as much passion as she balances a good P&L sheet.
Robert Milani, Senior Landscape Architect
Robert is passionate about mother nature. Nothing satisfies him more than to envision and create a beautiful space for his clients. Robert has over 30 years of landscape architecture experience and is responsible for directing innovative and creative design solutions while meeting his client's objectives. He also enjoys pursuing new business development relating to Bertog's goals while maintaining his status as a "Green Industry" leader. Robert has been known to rescue a racoon or two and other types of wildlife when he finds an animal in distress.
Greg Roos, Purchasing Manager
Sue Ryba, Senior Account Advisor/Marketing Director
Alex Smith, Account Advisor
Alex likes to help his clients maximize their outdoor living spaces. With a 10-year career in the landscape industry, Alex likes to dig right in finding solutions that best fit each unique client. "While looking to grow my career, I was determined to find a company that would help increase my knowledge of landscaping, work as a team and share my love of the industry," he says. "Bertog is the perfect fit!"