We Grow Relationships
- Digging deep roots in our communities. Leafing through years of experience.
- Branching out to be the very best. Unearthing creative solutions.
- Reaching for the sun. Planting new ideas. Sowing seeds.
Meet Our Team
- We believe in collaborating. We believe in sustainability.
- We believe in community. We believe creating personal sanctuaries.
- We believe in the beauty of nature.
- We believe life is pretty darn awesome outdoors.
- We believe in your ideas. We believe in our team.
Greg Shaw
Owner & Regional Sales Executive
Founder, Owner and Regional Sales Representative, Greg was born and raised in Madison, AL, then graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Horticulture in 1996. He has been working in the landscaping field for thirty years. He began landscaping because “I like seeing the immediate changes landscaping can bring to an area. I also like going back years later and seeing how plants and trees have grown and matured over time.
He enjoys meeting with clients, discussing their needs and exploring possibilities, then bringing their dreams to fruition.
In his time off, Greg likes to watch college football, cook, and travel. He is a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and serves on Madison City Council.
Kim Shaw
Owner
Meet Kim Shaw – owner! Born in Chattanooga, TN., but has called Madison her home since 1986. She graduated from Auburn University in 1997 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, and Florida Institute of Technology with a Master’s of Science in Business Administration in 2010. She has been part of Southern Scape, LLC since 2011.
She is a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, and enjoys spending time with her husband, Greg, two children, Maddie and Reed, and two dogs, Molly and Charles Barkley. She also teaches swim lessons, enjoys being outside, and watching Auburn football.
“I have been blessed in watching Southern Scape, LLC evolve from a business idea to a team of professionals who are passionate about their individual gifts and roles in the company.”
Paul Shaw
Project Manager / Quality Control
Chris Combs
Accounts Manager
Chris was born and raised in Madison, AL. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Auburn University in 2015. Chris has 12 years of experience working in the green industry. His focus has been on plant healthcare work specifically for the past 7+ years. He has been with Southern Scape since the spring of 2018. In his time off he likes watching college football and spending time with his family.
Will Crawford
Sales Manager
Will joined Southern Scape in February of 2020 and is a native of North Alabama. He has lived here in Madison, AL for over 30 years and has over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Will has comprehensive knowledge of both commercial and residential properties which makes him an essential team member and well suited as our Sales Manager and Estimator. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and all things involving Auburn.
Jennifer Ferguson
Project Sales / Designer
Based in Madison, AL Jennifer is a fun-loving mother of three boys. Her love for nature and the environment is evident in her work, where she is committed to improving the aesthetic of residential and commercial landscapes. Jennifer holds a degree in horticulture with licenses in design and setting of landscape plants through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.
Jennifer enjoys spending her free time with her family and exploring the outdoors. She can be found floating waterways from AL to NC, supporting her boys in baseball or walking her dog, Sunny.
Sloan Finnerty
Sloan Finnerty
Sloan is from New Market, AL. He received a Bachelors Degree in Forestry with a minor in Wildlife Biology from Alabama A&M and also played football at University of Georgia. He has nearly two decades of experience in landscape/maintenance. 14 years in landscape installation and 5.5 years of golf turf maintenance.
When not working, you can find Sloan spending time with his wife Meaghan and his two twin daughters Harper and Emerson, and little brother on the way. He enjoys family hikes, playing outdoors, yard work and he has a big-time passion for kayak fishing.
Amanda Grace
Manager / Customer Relations Manager
Amanda Grace has called Huntsville, AL home since 2008. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness Management from Athens State University and an Associate’s degree in Paralegal from Calhoun Community College. She has been in customer service for 13 years.
When not working she can be seen with her fiancé and two puppy dogs. She enjoys being with her family and friends, amusement parks, murder documentaries, and Big Macs.
Terrell Suggs
Sales Rep
Terrell Suggs is from Decatur, AL and currently lives in Athens, AL with his wife Tangela and their two sons Tylin and Traycen. He has been in the lawn and landscape industry for over 22 years. He has held several positions from owner operator to estimator, project manager, scheduler and running day to day operations. He graduated from the University of North Alabama in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Terrell enjoys spending time with his family.
Awards & Honors
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Present – Board of Directors Member – Union Chapel Christian Academy
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2018 – 2021 Board of Directors Member – Better Business Bureau
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2012 – Advisory Council Member – Athens City Schools, Past
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2011 – Perseverance Award – Chamber of Commerce Decatur Alabama
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2009 – Torch Award Nominee – Better Business Bureau of North Alabama
Nettie Hardy
Sales Rep
Nettie is originally from Auburn, AL. She graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture in 2014. Nettie has 10 years of experience in public horticulture where she fostered her passion for cultivating vibrant outdoor spaces and connecting people with the natural world. In her free time, she enjoys all things outdoors, gardening, and spending time with her family and two dogs.