Career Path: Winter Services
John Brogan
Q: Describe the path that brought you to the landscaping industry?
A: After 25 years of experience in the equipment industry, the green industry is my second career. It’s nice to be outdoors and engaging with the clients.
Q: What brought you to Outerland?
A: The focus on service to the customer and service to the employees. Outerland is a great place to start and grow a career.
Q: What do you tell your friends you do for work?
A: I’m a snowman.
Q: What is your favorite part of the job?
A: Interacting with the clients and the workforce.
Q: What do you find most challenging about your job?
A: Long, cold nights. (In the winter)
Q: What’s one thing people might not know or expect about your job?
A: It is a year-round opportunity.
Q: What skills or characteristics do you think your job requires?
A: Patience, calculated risk-taking, good communication.
Q: What makes Outerland unique?
A: The focus on employee wellness and our ability to grow into a much larger company.
Q: What do you like about working in the landscaping industry?
A: Being outdoors, fresh air, the opportunity to do lots of different things.
Q: What advice would you give someone who’s looking to get into our industry?
A:Find a company that is poised for strong future growth.
Q: What makes you proud to work at Outerland?
A: The comradery, the teamwork, the friendships we share with each other. Everyone is on the same page and going in the same direction.
The Outerland Team
Our team brings together dedicated landscape design, maintenance, property management, and garden specialists with more than three decades of local experience. We value hard work, personalized care, and the unique ways that outdoor spaces frame our days.
