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ach morning, school bells ring out to summon hundreds of young men to class at the Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida. Their footsteps tap across the campus grounds as they walk by historic buildings, handmade statues and strong bronze gates. The school campus is one of 50 Jesuit high schools in the United States. Each is rooted in Catholic tradition, dedicated not just to education, but helping students develop spiritual connections and seek a higher purpose in life.
“Everything from the minute you pull in the gate for the school to their classrooms, football fields, weight rooms. Anything at the school is always top-notch. The school has been around since 1890 and it’s a staple in our community,” says Joe Chiellini, the founder and CEO of Ameriscape Services Landscape Management. Joe is a long-time Tampa resident who began landscaping as a part-time job. He worked with the Hillsborough County Fire Department
for 30 years, reaching a captain ranking just before retiring a few years ago. On his days off, he maintained residential lawns with a business that he managed from his pickup bed. During the course of several decades, Joe and a business partner managed to grow ASI into a $15 million operation that now functions in four central Florida counties with roughly 200 employees. Joe also runs a subsidiary full tree service company, AmeriTree Inc., along with the Tampa Bay franchise for Weed-Man lawn service providers.
Jesuit uses a high standard of excellence to maintain its legacy and expects its campus to reflect that. This is why the school’s leader, Rev. Richard Hermes, personally selected the group who maintains the grounds. ASI Landscape Management in Tampa is responsible for the sharp grass lawns, full garden beds and vibrant colors spotted all over Jesuit. Team members begin each week on campus, updating the landscaping long before anyone arrives. The polished grounds welcome students and staff members to school. In addition to horticultural services, the team manages irrigation and enhancement projects—anything it takes to support the long Jesuit tradition of excellence.
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