A BLADE OF GRASS - Key Persons


Abdul Abuhajeb

Job Titles:
  • Manager

Colin Hand

Job Titles:
  • Senior Designer

Heather Lashbrook Jones

Job Titles:
  • Director of Marketing, Senior Account Manager, Maintenance
Heather's keen eye for visual aesthetics and her high standard of workmanship are the cornerstone in the Blade brand. Her background in apparel design and archaeology give her a unique approach to the landscaping field. For her, the smallest details take on the greatest importance.

Jim Douthit - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Owner, Lead Designer
Jim is the founder of a Blade of Grass. All who have worked with Jim know him for his big heart and love of beautiful gardens. It's what has allowed his business to thrive for over 25 years and drives his award winning, unparalleled sense of design.

Joanna McCoy

Job Titles:
  • Senior Designer

Kate Notman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Landscape Architect
Though Kate worked on a variety of project types prior to joining Blade, residential design is something she has always loved. Nothing makes her happier than seeing a client appreciate and get good use of their new outdoor space. Kate especially enjoys working out tricky grading plans and creating intricate hardscape details.

Mike Nonni

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager, Maintenance

Miriam Hellweg

Job Titles:
  • Director, Maintenance
Miriam began her career at Blade over 15 years ago as crew member, and still loves getting her hands into the dirt. With an eye for detail and encyclopedic knowledge of plants, she excels at caring for our clients properties.

Pete Cadieux

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager, Design

Peter DiZinno

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager

Ross Willand

Job Titles:
  • Field Manager, Maintenance

Scott Cornish

Job Titles:
  • Director, Design / Installation
Scott is a New England native with a proven track record of building high performing teams and creating business systems and processes to deliver complex landscape construction designs on time and on budget. He values transparency and keen problem solving best demonstrated by his alacrity to address solutions and stakeholders directly, kindly, and expeditiously. Also an avid runner and crossfitter, you will often see Scott's canine sidekick Troy waiting less than patiently in the truck for their next bout of exercise.

Sean McNabb

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager, Maintenance

Tom Wilhelm

Job Titles:
  • Senior Designer
As senior designer Tom brings years of experience and knowledge to the Blade design team. Featured in publications such as Design New England, his garden creations complement location and architecture, providing his clients a retreat of rich color and texture for every season.