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Mark Williams Lawn Doctor Clarksville, TN
Where did you attend college? Auburn University (War Eagle) and Austin Peay State University. I graduated in 1986 with a degree in accounting/ agri/business.
How long have you been a member of TTA? 8 years.
What year did you get started in the turfgrass industry?
Who have been your mentors in the industry? Although they were in a different industry, I have to say my grandfather and grandmother, who started the family business. They taught me a lot about running a business. My fellow franchisees also always have great advice.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
1994, with my own business. I worked in the industry during my younger years.
Meeting potential customers, educating the consumer and knowing that each day is going to be different than the last!
Why did you choose a career in the turfgrass industry?
Have you won any job-related awards?
Growing up, I worked in the maintenance and mowing side of the business, and that put me through college. I wasn’t aware of the care side of the equation until I got a job on a golf course in high school. After college, I was drawn into the family beer wholesale business. When I had the opportunity to move on, I decided to go back to doing what I liked.
Our team has received numerous Best of the Best Awards and Outstanding Franchisee.
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What have been your contributions to the industry? By making sure all my technicians are certified and trained properly to service a property, I feel we are being responsible
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to the environment. I also feel in the service industry, you are only as good as your word; so we make a commitment to stand behind our work.
How has TTA enhanced your career? I have attended several TTA-hosted seminars that have been useful, informative and pertinent to our industry.
What are your hobbies? I have been a very dedicated runner for 30+ years! I also enjoy relaxing with Juno, my English Mastiff.
Tell us a little about your family. My wife, Marcia, and I have been married for 29 years. We have two sons: Brad, age 25, and Lee, age 23. Brad is part of our Lawn Doctor business. T