Jeff Potter, President
Jeff is the principal of J&G and leads the team in all aspects of design and build projects. His approach to landscaping is to understand the client needs then create solutions that maximize the outdoor living space from a functional as well as aesthetic view. With 20 years of experience in landscaping and construction, Jeff ensures that each landscape project is both a quality design and installation. As the “face” of J&G, clients not only meet with Jeff at the onset of their projects but also see him on-site as their job progresses.
Jeff holds an advanced degree in Landscape Design/Woody Plants, from George Washington University. His undergraduate degree is in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. Jeff is certified in Maryland Home Improvement and is on the Board of Directors for the Landscape Contractors Association of MD/DC/VA.
In his time away from J&G, Jeff enjoys spending time with his friends and family including his wife, Kelli, and their kids -- Wade, Bladen, Delaney, Peyton and in June 2008 Chase. Jeff enjoys hunting, snowboarding, boating and spending time at the family “beach house” in Pasadena, MD.
Greg Potter, Vice-President
As the co-owner of J&G, Greg manages the operations of the J&G enterprise. He coordinates all projects beginning with the client “OK” until the job is ready to be built. This includes updating staff internally, utility notification, ordering plants and materials, setting up crews, assisting with billing and more. Greg also oversees the lawn maintenance division. As many of our clients know, Greg is often the point person regarding the status and updates for a job.
Prior to working full time at J&G, Greg attended Salisbury University and earned a degree in Business. While at Salisbury, Greg was a member of the Sea Gulls men’s basketball team and a founder father of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. In 2007 Greg and his wife Julie had a baby boy, Aiden. In his spare time, Greg enjoys collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia and other antiques, traveling, attending sports events at the University of Maryland, and spending time with family and friends. Greg, Julie and Aiden reside in Brookeville, MD, and have two rescued dogs, Bailey and Carley.
Jim Logan, Production Manager
Jim has been with J&G for more than 11 years and is the key player in assuring all design-build projects exceed client expectations. He is on-site with each job to start off the crew, supervise the work as it progresses, and monitor the final product. Jim began his career with us as production foreman shortly after J&G was incorporated.
Today Jim supervises all 9 landscape crews. With more than 17 years in the design-build industry, Jim trains crews in all aspects of construction practices. Our clients get to know Jim as he is part of every job we build!
A local of Montgomery County, Jim resides in Anne Arundel County with his wife Marcia. They live on the Magothy River and in the warm months enjoy boating and fishing. Another place you may find Jim is at any home Redskins game!
Matt Purdy, Landscape Designer
Like both Jeff and Greg Potter, Matt’s love of the outdoors began in childhood. He got his start in the industry while cutting grass in middle school. Shortly thereafter, Matt met a landscape architect that sparked his interest in pursuing landscape design as a career.
In 2000, Matt joined J&G. Today he is our lead designer. Matt’s role is to understand client’s needs and/or problems, conduct site analysis, conceptualize and produce designs, and estimate jobs both large and small. What Matt says he finds most rewarding about landscape design is creating usable spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors.
Matt has a Bachelors in Landscape Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic & State University. Matt’s hobbies include outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking, camping and photography of plants. Matt was married in late 2006 and is busy with his wife Erin renovating their new home.
John Waslick, Special Projects Manager
John has been a key team member of J&G for more than 10 years. His role today is like that of a consultant where his expert knowledge of construction process is used on a project-to-project basis. Landscape jobs requiring significant construction or technical expertise such as water features are his speciality.
John, his wife Maria, and their children Carmella and Johnny live in Barnsville, MD with a beautiful view of Sugarloaf Mountain. You will often find John maintaining and enjoying his collection of both classic and contemporary vehicles.
Mike Shelton, Master Technician, Service & Repair
Mike joined J&G in 2004 and is responsible for all aspects of company vehicles and landscaping equipment. In addition, he leads safety training activities for J&G crews. As a great mechanical mind, you’ll sometimes meet Mike on a job site as he assists in the maintenance and repair of client water features and outdoor lighting.
Mike’s technical qualifications include: Master ASE Certifications in Medium Truck, Automobile, Parts Counter & Body Repair; CARR Certified in Frame Repair and Collision; IS 9002 Certification, A+ Certification and Dell Master DTSE.
In his spare time Mike enjoys spending time with his son, tinkering on cars and cooking!
Leila Collins, Special Projects
Since 2004, Leila has been a part of our team managing marketing and advertising activities, client communications, educational conferences, strategic planning and helping in the office. Leila has worked in the marketing field for more than 15 years. Before joining J&G, she taught marketing communications and strategy as well as led MBA students working on consulting projects at the University of Maryland. Leila holds an MBA from George Washington University.
When not at J&G, Leila is busy with her family including husband Don and kids Lindsey, Brendan and Paige.
