Owner Profiles

Real Owners. Real Growth. Real Opportunity.

What does it actually look like to build a business with SpringGreen?

Hear from franchise owners who are growing their operations, expanding services, and creating long-term value in their markets. From first-time owners to experienced operators, their stories show what’s possible with the right system and support behind you.

Explore their journeys, and see how you can build a business that grows with you.


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Ben Whitehouse

Owner of Whitehouse Lawns and Spring-Green
Charlotte, NC & Fort Mill, SC

Ben Whitehouse admits he was at a crossroads. Having built his lawn care and maintenance business from scratch, he had a strong foothold in the local market. While all signs pointed to a bright future, he looked at the more profitable lawn care side and wondered what it would take to grow it bigger. That’s when he discovered Spring-Green Lawn Care.

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Mike Valestin
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Mike Valestin

Owner of Valestin Landscape Design Company and Spring-Green
Mequon, WI

Mike Valestin ran his own landscaping company for eight years, but wanted to grow. The great advantage of lawn care, he noted, is the recurring revenue. He quickly discovered Spring-Green was the best solution for his business and long-term goals.

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Travis Snead

Owner of T and T Lawn and Sweeping Services and Spring-Green
Shallotte and Wilmington, NC

Travis Snead’s lawn care business grew steadily over the years, but as he looked to the future and his retirement, he knew he needed to diversify and address the inconsistent income that sometimes challenged his company.

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Barry Robinson

Owner of CSI Home and Commercial Services and Spring-Green
Fredericksburg, VA

Barry Robinson had been doing lawn care for a number of years, and didn’t see franchising as a fit for his business — until a downturn hit. Though struggling with effective marketing solutions and presented with a Spring-Green franchise opportunity, Robinson was still hesitant. But his skepticism was quickly alleviated when he met with current Spring-Green franchise owners at the company’s national convention.

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Jason Vahle

Owner of Green Thumb Lawn Care ‘n’ Landscape and SpringGreen
St. Charles, MO

Jason Vahle knew he would never have the buying power or networking capabilities that a larger corporate structure has that would help him take his business to the next level. After receiving a call from Spring-Green and going through the discovery process, he quickly learned the backbone of their networking support extended well beyond just buying power that has now proven successful for both his businesses.

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