Our newest member of the team, Gracie joined Groff Landscape Design in 2023 as an intern after graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in horticulture. As an intern, Gracie had the opportunity to learn about each area of the design-build business, enough to jump right in and officially begin her career as our junior designer. She is particularly focused on thoughtful design and how to best configure an installation to meet the customer’s needs.
Jessica Bach
Director of Human Relations
On a career track of fostering community and company cultures, Jess brings an exuberance and passion for client care and employee wellbeing to Groff Landscape Design. Often the first person you’ll speak to when you reach out to us, Jess has a way of assuring people they’ve come to the right place. She has the ability to juggle multiple roles at once, and in all areas, she knows how to skillfully—and intuitively—put people first. Her ‘can do’ attitude has had a significant impact on the Groff company culture.
Sean Ryan
Senior Designer
Sean comes to us as a result of a longstanding partnership with Groff Landscape Design. Since 2011, Sean has been designing outdoor living spaces for the company, and in 2017, he officially became part of the Groff team. His degree in landscape architecture from Virginia Tech launched a design career that has now spanned over two decades. Sean’s particular talent is his ability to balance aesthetics and function, designing outdoor spaces that our clients love to look at—and use.
Josh Lewellyn
Director of Operations
Josh has a deep experience in the construction trade, managing projects mostly in the landscape design-build industry. A West Virginia University graduate with a degree in landscape architecture, Josh has a unique ability to manage large scale projects, keep clients informed, and reassure homeowners, the leadership team, and crews amidst the usual ebbs and flows of outdoor construction projects. Josh’s capacity for putting systems in place has created significantly improved efficiencies for the company since he joined the team.
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ROB GROFF
Chief Vision Officer &President
Robert’s career in the landscape design-build industry began shortly after graduating from West Virginia University with a degree in landscape architecture. From the beginning, Rob built his company based on a personal commitment to integrity, trust, and quality craftsmanship. Serving Northern Virginia homeowners since 2007, Rob has a passion for delighting clients with outdoor living spaces they can’t wait to spend time in. He also has a deep love and respect for the environment, which is evident in the company’s eco-friendly construction practices.
TM Dickinson
Sales Manager
With years of experience in business development, TM brings the practice of ‘listening first’ to his client-facing role with Groff Landscape Design. As a sales manager, he understands the concept of partnering with clients to share their vision and communicate the benefits of working with Groff. Internally, TM has helped refine our outreach to prospective clients so they feel heard, understood, and confident they can trust the Groff team to deliver a superior design-build product.