Matt Gramer
President
NatureWorks Landscape Services
Walpole, Mass.
Education
Walpole High School
Walpole, Mass.
Class of 1991
Bentley University
Waltham, Mass.
Bachelor of Science,
Business Management
Class of 1995
“During that period of time, I organized my classes around my work schedule, so I could still run the business and maintain it throughout those four years.”
Organization memberships
2000-present
Member
Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals (MLP)
2006-2011
Served on Board of Directors
MLP
2010
President
MLP
2014
Received MLP’s Beacon Award
“I was presented the award during last November’s association dinner meeting. It was particularly special because, to my surprise, my family was invited to share in the event.”
Words of wisdom
“Get involved with your local and national landscape associations. This is a tough business to go at it alone.”
“Think outside the box. This industry is pretty much run the way it has been for the last 30 years while things all around us are changing.”
“Surround yourself with great people. You’ll be amazed at what can happen.”
Did you know?
“Skiing is my vice. I’ve been fortunate to ski in South America. This past February, I was in Switzerland skiing with some friends. I’ve been helicopter skiing in British Columbia. It’s my one, kind of, crazy thing.”
“Hanging out with my family and going to their games is really important to me.”
“Exercise is really important to me. I think from a business perspective, it’s hard to be disciplined and carve that time out of your day, but the benefits are so important for clear thinking, sleeping and making better decisions.”
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