ROLLING ACRES LANDSCAPING - Key Persons


John Hyman - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Owner and President of Rolling Acres Landscape Construction
John Hyman, Owner and President of Rolling Acres Landscape Construction and Specimen Nursery, started in the landscaping industry at the young age of 10 while attending Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC. He spent his free time mowing grass for friends and neighbors. As a teenager, he gained experience working during holidays and summers for his father's residential construction company. He continued expanding his love of landscaping through high school. After graduating from Bethesda - Chevy Chase H.S. in 1981, Rolling Acres became John's full-time endeavor, and has been ever since. His knowledge of the industry grew through personal experience and his relationships with several mentors, patriarchs of the local landscape industry, and landscape architects. John now enjoys working alongside two other generations of the Hyman family and watching them carry on the legacy of the company he built. He is a member of the Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association.

Kim Ludwig

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Having joined Rolling Acres as Office Manager in 2021, Kim brings over 30 years of office management experience, an impeccable work ethic, and organization that keeps our operation running smoothly. Kim was born and raised in Montgomery County, and lives with her husband, son, and no fewer than five dogs in Germantown. Prior to her time at RAL, Kim ran the operations of a small architectural consulting firm specializing in ADA compliance and accessibility.

Scott Freedman

Job Titles:
  • Registered Landscape Architect, Certified Professional Horticulturist
When Scott joined the Rolling Acres Team, it paired thoughtful design with the skills needed to see designs built right. This relationship has blossomed into a fun-loving new take on what is capable in the fields of Landscape Architecture. Scott started his foray into designing landscapes when he enrolled in West Virginia University's Landscape Architecture program as a Freshman. Upon graduation in 2007, Scott transplanted himself to Tucson, Arizona and began work in residential design/build. After moving back to his home state of Maryland in 2010 to be closer to family, Scott continued doing what he enjoyed most, designing and seeing his projects built at the homes of his clients. When he is not working, Scott enjoys time spent with his wife Pam, his daughter Hailey, his son Ryan, and their dog Fletcher. In 2016, Scott passed his last test and became a Registered Landscape Architect. For more about Scott, please visit the first RAL blog, titled "In My Life".

Tucker Hyman - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Tucker Hyman has worked with Rolling Acres Landscape Construction and Specimen Nursery for over fifteen years and is the second generation of the company. Tucker is invaluable to Rolling Acres because his work ethic and attention to detail cannot be beat. He makes it a priority to see that the RAL Team builds personal outdoor spaces that meet the specific needs of each client. Tucker ensures that even the smallest of details are accounted for. As Vice President, Tucker oversees the company's day to day production. He is responsible for sales, client relations, construction of specialty projects, our fleet of vehicles, and the snow and ice division. Tucker holds a degree from Virginia Tech in Landscape Construction and is a member of the Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association. Tucker plans to continue his father's legacy with the help of the RAL Team.