Our Leadership
Our goal is to become the best in all we do, supported by a strongly connected network of all-star franchisees
who work together to service customers of all sizes with properties nationwide.
Ken Hutcheson
Ken Hutcheson is not just our President; he is our leader. He’s a numbers guy by nature, but he’s also very approachable. He takes the time to mentor new franchisees, counsel veterans of the network, and advise employees. With more than 30 years of experience in the green industry, Hutcheson is something of a legend in our business. He’s also a marathon runner and philanthropist, having recently completed the Boston Marathon to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes. You can be sure that when he speaks, people listen.
Mike Fitzpatrick
Mike has a passion for helping people improve their lives and enjoy their successes. His entire adult life has been spent being professionally involved in the landscape industry. He’s held numerous landscape related licenses and certifications over the years, and earned his Certified Franchise Executive designation in 2006. He sits on the Board for the U.S. Lawns Helping Hands Fund and the Accredited Snow Contractors Association. He believes anyone in this business will be successfully if they do a few simple things: Take Care of your People, Take Care of your Customers and Honor your word. He has completed numerous 150 mile plus bike rides to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Pam Dolan
Pam Dolan always makes time for people and does so with a smile. With nearly 30 years of experience in management, she wears many hats at the U.S. Lawns home office. This includes managing franchise compliance to Home Office compliance, Risk Management and employee management. Dolan and her team put on U.S. Lawns’ greatest show: the U.S. Lawns Annual Conference, which gathers franchisees from across the country, along with the Home Office Team, for three days of speakers, training and fun.
DAVE WELLS
David leads the Franchise Recruiting process and team. He is responsible for lead generation and the franchise recruiting strategy to increase the U.S. Lawns presence nationwide.
MELISSA FRY
Melissa is responsible for Franchise Accounting, reporting, royalties and franchisee account inquiries. She oversees the home office accounting department, Corporate reporting and financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
