Maple Leaf Staff

Management Team Introduction

Joel Grant, President - Joel has been in the Green Services Industry for more than 21 years. Joel was employed by Northern Landscape from 1989 to 1992 as a laborer, doing snow removal, landscaping, and maintenance services. In 1993 Joel and Mike McClellan started Maple Leaf lawn care. The partnership ended just four months after it began, however, they remain best friends today. Joel incorporated Maple Leaf in 1995 and has grown the business from just a three-person company to over 100 employees, servicing more than 5,000 accounts across southern Wisconsin.

Scot Uttech, Lawn and Snow Removal Manager - Scot has been in the industry for more than 13 years. Scot started his green industry career with Maple Leaf in 1995 as a mowing crew supervisor and working in our snow removal division. In 1998 Scot left Maple Leaf for a few short years to work with Barnes, Inc. In 2002 Scot returned to Maple Leaf in his current position, managing crew, routing jobs, and providing excellent customer service ensuring our clients receive the best possible services available.

Gordon Grant, Director of Operations - Gordon Grant is a Madison native who served in Vietnam with the third Marine division. Gordon Graduated from Stevens Point University and spent thirty-seven years working in budget and purchasing work for the State of Wisconsin. After retirement, he joined his son Joel’s company. Gordon works as the business manager and an account executive using his years of experience in performing administrative work.

Todd Rupiper, Fertilizer Weed Control Manager - Todd brings over 20 years' experience to Maple Leaf. Todd is responsible for all aspects of our chemical application programs. He has worked for large companies in both Chicago and Madison and also owned his own lawn care company.

Jason Melvin, Senior Designer - Jason has been involved in the landscape industry for the past 25 years. Jason has a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was previously employed by Dane County's largest landscape contractors, where he gained vast knowledge in landscape design and construction. Let Jason put his experience to work for you.

John Harms, Quality Control/Account Executive - Former owner/operator of Dille Lawn Care. He brings 12 years of knowledge and experience in the Green services industry to Maple Leaf. He has a keen eye for the details that sometimes get overlooked, and takes tremendous pride in the customer relationships he has established over the years. John will continue those relationships and continue to establish new ones at Maple Leaf. John looks forward to working personally with each of you, and is eager to provide you with the quality services you expect and deserve.