Meet Our Team

David Sharp

 

David studied geotechnical engineering at The Ohio State University. While a student at OSU, he was offered and accepted a scholarship to Samford University in Birmingham. David graduated from Samford with a degree in business administration.

Soon after graduating, David became interested in applying his background in geotechnical engineering and his degree in business administration to a new course of study in ornamental horticulture, in which he earned state licenses in Landscape Design (LD), Horticulture (SLP) and Ornamental Turf Pest Control (OTPC).

In 1983, David started his own landscaping business which has grown into DSLD Land Management that he operates alongside his three sons.

Mark Richenderfer

 

Mark has an undergraduate degree in accounting from Villanova University, an MBA in Finance from Drexel University and a Master Certificate in Six Sigma and Lean from Villanova University. Mark is responsible for the finance and accounting group and also works with the management team on strategic planning.

In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and traveling with is family. Mark and his wife, Valerie, reside in Birmingham with their two children.

Zach Sharp

 

Zach has grown up learning the family buiness from the ground up. Upon graduating high school, Zach received the Millennial Scholarship from Troy University where he studied biomedical science for two years. After deciding that the family business was where his passion lay, he transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. Zach has been studying for several industry wide certificiation exams, which has recently paid off as he became a state licensed landscape designer. Next, Zach looks forward to acquiring the Municipal and Utilities Contractor License.

Austin Tatum

 

Austin started his career at DSLD as an intern where he was exposed to every facet of the company’s many service offerings. He came on full-time in 2019 after completing his degree and graduating Cum Laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in mechanical engineering. Through his time at DSLD, Austin has also become a state licensed landscape designer, a licensed residential home builder and a licensed general contractor.

Jason Ford

 

Jason manages the collection and processing of all survey information needed for DSLD projects. He holds an associate degree in engineering technology and a Bachelors of Science in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Jason has been in the construction/civil engineering field for 25 years working in surveying, project management and design. He recently relocated to Alabama from northern Illinois.

Stephen Pyc

 

Stephen is DSLD’s senior landscape designer. Stephen graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in landscape architecture and has since been designing and providing oversight on landscape projects throughout the southeast. He has proven himself to be a great asset to DSLD’s service-oriented team. His expertise allows him to serve in all facets of the business.

George Hall

 

George is a senior CAD operator for DSLD Land Management where he designs, lays out and completes site plans, easements and permit drawings. He also prepares construction drawings for site, storm, sanitary and water improvements for all residential and commercial projects.

George is a graduate of Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor’s of Science in industrial technology. He enjoys being a father and husband and spends his time away from work enjoying DIY projects.

Ricky Geiger

 

Ricky works in our I.T. department and plays an integral role in the design team; he provides topographical maps, site plans and pilots our Mavic Pro 2 Drone. Ricky is also a CAD operator and utilizes drone deploy and civil 3D to integrate information for our landscape designers and engineers.

In Ricky’s free time, he enjoys playing video games and staying active through soccer and going to the gym.

Cole Sharp

 

Growing up alongside his father, Cole is the oldest of three boys and one girl and has learned the family business from the ground up. He attended Jefferson State Community College where he studied horticulture and computer science. Today, Cole is fully engaged in the day-to-day operations of DSLD from production to providing technical support for the company. Cole has his Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Cole resides in Birmingham with his wife, Amy, and his three sons.

Miles Sharp

 

Growing up alongside his father, Miles has learned the family business from the ground up. Since 2016, Miles has excelled in the excavation and construction side of the business. Miles holds a state license in Landscape Design (LD) and Horticulture (SLP) and has his Class A, Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Miles was recently promoted to Assistant Production Manager.

Noelle Howell

 

Noelle is a graduate of the University of Virginia. She was a naval officer and has also volunteered as a mentor for young women and as a teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL).

Noelle enjoys spending time with her family, kayaking at Oak Mountain State Park and hiking new places with her husband, Martin.

Kelly Parrish

 

Kelly was born and raised in Ohio and attended Miami University. She holds a degree in graphic design and closely guards the company’s logo and advertising.

Kelly is a recent transplant to beautiful Alabama with her husband, Brian, and their four children.

Aubrey Corbitt

 

Aubrey grew up in Florida where she attended Jacksonville University and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in environmental sustainability. Since working for DSLD, she has acquired her Landscape Design (LD) license.

Aubrey works in the accounting department where she brightens everyone’s day.

Amy Sharp

 

Amy joined the DSLD team as an office assistant. She loves being a part of the family owned business and lending her organizational skills to keep the business running smoothly. “I love the team mentality David has integrated into everyday office work.” she says.

Helen Sharp

 

Helen is the backbone of DSLD, keeping her husband, David, and three sons, Cole, Zach and Miles, pointed in the right direction. She has worked as a homemaker raising their three sons as well as a daughter, Danielle McKenzie. Helen has worked side-by-side with David in every facet of the company since 1994.

Today Helen enjoys helping out at the AquaScapes retail store on Highway 280.