Leaf Removal Update

As November nears its end, you will notice that the beautiful array of color that defines fall is making its way to the grass, sidewalks and, most likely, your car. McFall and Berry is now in the process of removing leaves from all communities as winter weather creeps in. Team members will be using push blowers, back pack blowers, rakes and leaf vacuums to safely remove excess leaves from yards and common areas.

The first part of the removal procedure began in mid October and will end in early to late December. The second part of the removal process will resume in January, depending on the effects of snow season. Leaf piles will be picked up the same day that they are created, leaving your community clear of leaf obstruction.

 Another part of the ongoing process, where applicable, is the shredding of leaves. This saves time, dump fees, labor and fuel cost.  The recycling of these leaves also reintroduces important nutrients back into the soil, which will help keep the turf beautiful in the coming spring. We thank you for your patience as this process is completed.

Happy Holidays from McFall and Berry

McFall and Berry would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! Check back next week for an update on leaf removal.

Manager Trainee Program

McFall and Berry is proud to announce the founding of its Manager Trainee Program, a group designed to groom younger team members into managerial positions, while also inspiring them to become key factors in the future growth of the company.

Members of the group will attend seminars and workshops to expand their already budding knowledge of the intricacies of successful landscape management. There are currently three members at the Leisure world division, two members at the Avenal division and three members at the Brookeville division.

At each location, trainees receive a diverse opportunity to work with branch and division managers to better learn the trade and gain hands-on experience.

Team Member News

McFall and Berry is pleased to announce the following:

-Leo Zamora, Renee Ramirez, Mark McFall and Robert Berry are celebrating 35 years of service to the landscaping industry in the D.C. Metropolitan area.

-Edward Zamora now represents the third generation of the Zamora family at McFall and Berry. He follows grandfather Leo, father Onecimo, uncles Gustavo, Raphael and Saul. Leo has worked with Mark McFall and Robert Berry for 35 years. Edward, a member of the Manager Trainee program, is now supervising a crew out of Brookeville.

-Christopher Jones, 24, a 2008 graduate of Virginia Tech, is now a member of the McFall & Berry team. Jones follows father Frank Jones, Vice President of the Virginia division. He is currently involved in the Manager Trainee program at the Avenel branch.

-Danielle McFall, 21, who joined the team in July, is currently training at the Leisure World branch. She follows brother David, cousin Mike, uncle John and father Mark.

Recent Promotions and Other News:

-Second generation team member Kristin Berry has been promoted to Office Manager. She follows father Robert Berry.

-Lana Barger is now the comptroller of McFall and Berry Landscape.

-Adrienne Zaleski has been promoted to the Director of Business Development. She is also a new proud mother of son Kye McPhee Dementi, born August 29^th, 2010 at the Fairfax Hospital.