FLORALAWN - Key Persons


Brad Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Solivita Branch Manager
Brad Thompson has over 18 years of experience in the landscape industry, ranging from major landscape installations to managing large-scale commercial accounts. Brad's knowledge of landscape and maintenance shines due to his extensive experience in Central Florida. Being an industry expert, Brad is utilized as a source of knowledge for every aspect of landscape maintenance. He is also certified in Rainbird's Maxicom 2-wire systems.

Chris Semko

Job Titles:
  • Orlando Branch Manager
Chris Semko attended Southeastern University where he received his degree in Business Management and Leadership. He has over seven years of Green Industry experience under his belt and has been a valued member of the Floralawn Team since 2006. Chris' "customer comes first" philosophy makes him an asset to each and every property Floralawn expertly maintains.

Damon Smith

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
Florida born and raised, Damon Smith owned and operated a successful 17-year lawn-care service with long-term residential and commercial clients. Expert in all aspects of lawn maintenance including irrigation and tree care, Damon now oversees the care of multiple Floralawn properties. He loves working with customers and producing high-quality results. When he's not on the job, he can be found enjoying his family or hunting and fishing in the great outdoors.

Kevin Smith

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
Kevin Smith is a Florida native who came to Floralawn with extensive experience in the pest control industry. Beginning as a spray tech in a Lakeland pest control company, he worked his way up to manager, a position he held for 14 years. Drawing on this breadth of knowledge, he now enjoys delivering attentive, comprehensive service to the diverse Floralawn properties under his care.

Rob Averitt - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Rob Averitt attended the University of South Florida, where he received his degree in Business Administration. Through hard work, dedication, and steadfast faith, Rob and his best friend Rich turned Floralawn from a dream into the industry leader that it is today. Rob holds Certified Pest Control Operator's licenses in both Turf & Ornamentals and General Household Pest Control. Rob, a Florida native, is also a Landscape Designer. He leads his company by example and always puts the customer first.