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Our Story

Founded in 1983 by Tim Carr and his high school friends, Cardinal began as a small venture inspired by a high school business project. Originally named “SID Enterprises” after the founders' nicknames, they later adopted the name ‘Cardinal’ in honor of their alma mater, Cardinal Mooney High School.

Over the years, our business has grown from its humble beginnings in a friend’s family barn to our current location in Spencerport. Tim’s wife, Joann, joined the team just before they were married in 1988, and our commitment has been a family affair ever since. Today, Rob, Dan, and Katie carry on our continued success in delivering quality landscaping services alongside our dedicated team.
 
From our family to yours, thanks for choosing Cardinal Lawn and Landscape, Inc., where commitment to quality is tradition!
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Meet Our Team

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Rob Carr

CEO

Rob attended St. Bonaventure University studying business and has worked at Cardinal since he was 15 years old. After his years at university, Rob transitioned to a management role eventually taking over as CEO in 2018.

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Dan Carr

COO

Dan has worked at Cardinal since he graduated high school in 2011. He started in the field transitioning to the management team until finally taking over his current role as COO in 2018.

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Katie Carr

CFO

Katie is a CPA with a business degree from Ohio State University. Her previous experience includes time at a public accounting firm and at a global private company in Buffalo. She initially worked at Cardinal throughout college and returned to the company in 2024.

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Bryan Cleveland

General Manager

Bryan started at Cardinal when he was just 20 years old in 1995 and has been a staple of the company ever since. He started as a landscape technician eventually moving to a supervisor before taking over the role of General Manager in 2017.

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Phil Fouser

Designer / Estimator

Phil started at Cardinal in 2008 as a construction foreman and transitioned to the role of designer/estimator in 2017. Phil is an Alfred State graduate with a design degree. He has over 20 plus years of experience in the landscaping industry, including specialized experience with masonry and carpentry.

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Benjamin Sugar

Designer / Estimator

Ben started at Cardinal in 2011 as a construction foreman and transitioned to the role of designer/estimator in 2019. Ben has over 20 plus years of experience in the landscaping industry.

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Josiah Sugar

Construction Manager

Josiah started at Cardinal in 2014 as a construction foreman and transitioned to the role of manager in 2019. Josiah manages our construction department and additionally plays an essential role during our snow season.

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Carmen Tentilucci

Maintenance Manager

Carmen started at Cardinal in 2013 as a maintenance technician and transitioned to the role of manager in 2020.

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Levi Sugar

Snow Manager

Levi started at Cardinal in 2014 and has worked in several different roles in the company. He started as a landscape technician before becoming a hardscape supervisor. He transitioned to the management role in 2020 for our snow department.

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John King

Equipment Manager

John started at Cardinal in 2018 as the equipment manager and lead mechanic. His prior experience includes 20 plus years working as a mechanic in the Rochester area.

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Jenn Holzermer

Office Manager

Jenn started at Cardinal in 2021 as the office manager taking over the role from the previous owner. Her prior experience includes working for multiple private companies in the Rochester area.

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Join Our Team

We’re always on the lookout for passionate, dedicated individuals who share our love for transforming outdoor spaces and delivering exceptional service. If you’re ready to grow with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you!