Leadership

Our management team has decades of experience working with multi-company, multi-location businesses, ensuring the right balance between local market autonomy and the benefits of national scale.
Frank Mariani

Frank Mariani

Founder, Mariani Premier Group

In 1973 Frank Mariani became President of Mariani Landscape at 19 years old following the tragic passing of his father, Vito Mariani, Sr. who had founded the  company in 1958 . . .

Bill Blodgett

Bryan Christiansen

Chief Executive Officer

Bryan joined Mariani in 2022 and is responsible for the overall strategy, operations and future growth plans of the group.   Prior to Mariani he was . . .

Bill Blodgett

Bill Blodgett

Chief Operating Officer

Bill joined Mariani in 2022.  In his role he is focused building the platform services that will support the entire group of companies.  Bill has also led our operations. . .

Matt Brown

Chief Financial Officer

Matt joined Mariani in 2025. He brings nearly two decades of private equity roll-up experience as a Chief Financial Officer across diverse industries. . .

Christine Bedi

Chief Legal Officer

Christine joined Mariani in 2022.  Her responsibilities include advising the Company’s board, executive team and management on. . .

Stacy Betz

Chief Human Resources Officer

Stacy has served as Vice President of Human Resources since Mariani Premier Group was founded in 2021. She is responsible for aligning. . .

Anthony Sblendorio

Chief Revenue Officer

A highly respected figure in sustainable and regenerative design, Anthony co-founded Back to Nature in 1994 alongside his wife, Maria. Based in Basking Ridge . . .

Our Mission

To transform landscaping through the fusion of inspired creativity, advanced technology and unparalleled service.