HEIRLOOM TREE AND GARDEN - Key Persons


Charity Crain

Job Titles:
  • Horticultural & Garden Care Specialist / I'M Charity

Evan Mcleod

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM

Kevin Stone

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Director of Horticultural Services
My name is Kevin Stone, and I am the Director of Horticultural Services. I'm a Georgia native who started working with a local landscape while still in high school. I now bring 30 years of experience and knowledge of our local growing conditions and plants. I've worked on high-end Buckhead estates for over half of my career, and I have worked within all phases of the landscape realm, such as installation, irrigation, maintenance, and agronomy. I have held my GA Pesticide Applicators license since 1991. I have an eclectic mix of garden styles that interest me, from English perennial gardens to traditional Japanese gardens. I am married with three kids in college, and my weekends are spent growing bonsai with a collection of over fifty trees.

Lauren Sano

Job Titles:
  • Horticultural & Garden Care Specialist
My name is Lauren Sano. I joined the horticulture field a few years ago after working at a local nursery. While employed, I became certified as a Georgia Certified Plant Professional. I have also continued my education through Gwinnett Technical College. Working with plants brings joy to my life, this was a natural path to take. I aspire to create and maintain landscapes that bring joy to the customers of Heirloom Tree and Garden.

Michael Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Owner

Ronnie Cotton - VP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • Vice President
My name is Ronnie, and I am the Vice President of Heirloom Tree and Garden. I have an extensive background in construction and project management, and my primary role is to oversee the day to day operations and business development. I attended Kennesaw State and have a BS in Theology from Christian Life School of Theology. I like to be an active member of my community. I have served on the board for youth baseball as Field Director and have coached for 10 years. I currently reside in Cherokee County with my wife and three children.

Taylor Bleakley - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Marketing
My name is Taylor, and I am the Director of Marketing and Social Media here at Heirloom Tree and Garden! Born and raised in rural Arkansas, I experienced small-town life at its finest. However, I have never been content to be idle, and I often crave new experiences. I have since moved to Atlanta and fallen in love with everything the city has to offer. I am a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a strong background in public relations, communication, and social media. My passion lies in strategic communication with an emphasis in PR and marketing. I have spent the past six years developing my skills in content creation, copywriting, and design within companies like Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Chartwells, Travel Media, and Imagine Media Consulting. Outside of the office, you can find me exploring the city, petting stranger's dogs, and scheming my next travel destination.