TURF TEACHER - Key Persons


Brent Jones

Job Titles:
  • Business Consultant
Brent has been in the green industry since high school working in his parent's company Elite Landscape Contractors, Inc. His undergraduate degree is in Computer Science from Appalachian State University. Since then Brent has written software programs for NORTEL and Wells Fargo. Brent's expertise is in financial software development and business management. Brent is currently working on web based financial solutions for green industry professionals. Next Steps... If you are ready to get your continuing education hours or take your business to the next level then Turf Teacher, Inc. is the consultant for you. Call to Action Follow Us

Eric Jones - President

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer
  • President
Eric has been in the green industry since high school working in his parent's company Elite Landscape Contractors, Inc. His undergraduate degree is in Landscape Architecture and currently he is a NC Licensed Landscape Contractor, a NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor, a NC Licensed Pesticide Applicator and a NC Certified Plant Professional. Eric is also a Professor of Horticulture and Department Chair at the community college where his father got his degree in 1968.

Orval Jones - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
Orval has been in the green industry since 1968 when he graduated with a degree in Horticulture. After graduation he worked for Robinhood Nursery for ten years before starting Elite Landscape Service & Nursery, Inc. Orval has completed multiple projects across the Southeastern United States and numerous residential properties here in North Carolina. In 2020 the family changed the name to Elite Landscape Contractors, Inc. to focus on landscape design/build.