Our Team executive leadership team Brent Lovett, President Brent Lovett serves as President of Southern Shade Tree. He joined the company in 2003 and is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the organization. He brings over 26 years of experience to the role and oversees all aspects of the landscape management divisions, working closely with the team on business development and day-to-day operations. Brent graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Landscape Architecture. In his free time, Brent enjoys restoring vintage cars, outdoor activities and UGA football. Nathan Smith, Vice President of Maintenance Nathan Smith is the Vice President of Maintenance at Southern Shade Tree. With over 22 years of management and landscape industry experience, he is responsible for all aspects of the landscape maintenance division, including the day to day operations and business plan/growth management. Nathan graduated from Kent State with a degree in Conservation and a minor in Environmental Management. He spends his free time golfing, saltwater fishing and coaching his two sons’ athletic teams. Scott Roberts, Vice President of Business Development Scott is Vice President of Business Development for Southern Shade Tree. Prior to joining the company in 2005, Scott worked as the Director of Sales for two of the largest plant/tree nurseries in the country. He has an extensive knowledge of green goods and the landscape trade, with over 20 years of industry experience. He is currently licensed and registered as a NC Irrigation Contractor, NC Landscape Contractor, NC Plumber, NC backflow tester, and SC nurseryman and broker. Scott graduated from Penn State with a degree in marketing. In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Scott is passionate about skiing, hunting, camping and exploring the outdoors. Clark Watts, Controller Clark is Controller at Southern Shade Tree. Clark is responsible for oversight of the accounting department and plays a key roll in the development, operation and control of all accounting operations. Prior to joining the Southern Shade Tree team, Clark worked in the accounting division at Family Dollar and Nucor. Clark graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Accounting. In his spare time, Clark enjoys spending time with his family and is a fan of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets. Allison Norris, Director of Human Resources Allison Norris is Director of Human Resources at Southern Shade Tree. She is responsible for employee relations, development, benefit analysis/ administration and compliance. Allison brings over 10 years of experience in organizational administration and 7 years of legal experience in the areas of construction and tax law. Allison holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Austin College. In her free time, Allison enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and volunteering. Seth Phillips, Vice President of Construction Seth Phillips is the Vice President of Construction at Southern Shade Tree. He has over 25 years of landscape management experience and is responsible for all aspects of the company’s production/new home division. Seth graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a BS in Business Administration and received his Masters in Business Administration from Anderson University. He also has received an A.AS in Turfgrass Management and Horticulture. He is a NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor and NC Licensed Landscape Contractor. leadership team Ben McGarity Production Operations Manager Kelvin Gower Maintenance Operations Manager Sergio Laris Land Development Operations Manager Braxton Wyatt Design/ Sales Brent Thibodeau Production Account Manager Paul Morissette Safety Officer Earl Anderson Sr. Account Manager | Maintenance Jody Smith Production Account Manager Wes McGarity Production Account Manager Daniel Trueman Production Account Manager Zach Smith Client Services Manager Chris Smith Land Development Account Manager Jeff Flemister Production Account Manager Emily Steele Assistant Director of Human Resources Christian Bolo Financial Analyst Sofia Davis Production Administrative Assistant Kelly Cauthen AR Analyst | Customer Service Oscar Infante Fleet Administrator Liberty Ray Business Development Brandy Thomas Operations Coordinator- Production Melissa Workman Operations Coordinator for Landscape Construction Mya Patton Assistant to VP of Business Development HomeServicesProject GalleryAboutContactCareersGiving Back 377 Rubin Center Drive Suite 119 Fort Mill, SC 29708 | 833-SST-SERV sstcustomerservice1@gmail.com | Office: 8 AM to 5 PM, M-F Mailing Address: P.O. Box 309 Pineville, NC 28134 © 2019 Southern Shade Tree