MANAGEMENT TEAM

The management and support staff of Central Florida Landscaping provides the company with a comprehensive array of technical knowledge, skills and vision.  These elements are essential to the development of a successful business organization.  Central Florida Landscaping has designed and constructed a team of professionals possessing expertise in various facets of the landscape and contstruction industries.  The areas of specialization include: landscaping, irrigation, vertical and horizontal constructions, grounds maintenance, as well as administration, marketing, accounting and finance. 

PRESIDENT Charles M. Holder founded the company in April 1976. He oversees all of the various departments within the company and serves primarily as the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, involved in top-level corporate planning and development activities as well as the chief coordinator of all internal resources in order to most effectively achieve the corporate objective. Charles is a licensed landscape contractor with FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association) and is a State Certified Pest Control Operator in Florida. Charles is also a Certified Installer with ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) specializing in commerical and permeable pavement installations and is an Accedited Professional with ARCSA (American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association). Charles graduated from The University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Horticulture and Landscape Nursery Management. 

VICE PRESIDENT David R. Holder has been with Central Florida Landscaping for over 36 years. David is a licensed irrigation contractor in Hillsborough County and also holdes a Specialty Irrigation License with PCCLB (Pinellas County Contractor's Licensing Board). David has the knowledge and expertise in designing and installing irrigation systems. David manages the Estimating department and provides value-engineering for many irrigation projects. 

CONTROLLER Jim White has been with the company since 2008. Jim is a licensed CPA and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from The College of Mount Joseph in Cincinnati, OH. Jim is responsible for all financial activities including financial statement analysis, budgeting and overseeing all accounting procedures.