The Moore Landscapes Executive Team

Division Manager, Construction

Chris Coe oversees Moore’s landscape installation and renovation projects and is responsible for sales, estimating, purchasing and subcontract administration. Chris is the go-to contact for coordinating landscape development projects for municipalities, owners, developers, general contractors, and architects. Chris manages employee training to ensure that Moore brings an experienced, dependable and responsive team to every project.

Chris joined Moore Landscapes in 1983 and after one year with the plant health care division, he joined the construction team as an installation crew member. He was promoted to Foreman after one year, and then to Supervisor of four crews. Over the years, Chris added estimating, project management, and client relationship management responsibilities. In 2014, Chris was promoted to Vice President of Construction and added business development responsibilities.

Chris’ expertise includes green roof construction, plant material selection and installation, large tree installation, hardscapes, erosion control, irrigation, and turf installation. Technical competencies include construction specifications, contract administration, budgeting and estimating, jobsite safety, and planning the staging, logistics and workflow for construction of complex urban landscapes.

Chris received a B.S. in Landscape Management from Purdue University where he was honored as a Distinguished Student. He is OSHA 30-hour certified and is a Live Roof Certified Installer.

Vice President/General Manager

As VP/General Manager, Mike oversees Moore’s commercial maintenance and snow businesses for both the Northbrook and City branches, and provides leadership for business development and design/build.

Mike is extraordinarily dedicated to working as a team to make Moore the best landscape company in Chicagoland and the Midwest, and helps ensure that Moore’s operations team efficiently delivers high-quality landscape maintenance, seasonal color, green roof, irrigation, tree care, holiday décor, landscape design, and snow removal services for commercial properties throughout Chicago.

Mike’s expertise includes team building, grounds management best practices, horticultural care, site enhancements, contract negotiation, and P&L management. He is an active contributor to industry associations including BOMA Suburban and IREM.

Mike joined Moore Landscapes in 2018 and has over 25 years of landscape grounds management and sales experience. He is a graduate of Penn State University with a B.S. degree in Landscape Contracting.

General Manager, Public

As General Manager of Moore’s public work, Jim provides service leadership and support to our Park District and Department of Transportation clients, as well as the Navy Pier, ensuring we understand and deliver on their needs and priorities and provide exceptional outdoor environments for the residents of Chicagoland. In this role, he develops and manages the account managers and supervisors that provide comprehensive grounds management services to ensure the team achieves production, safety, staff development, and sales goals.

Jim also designs annual and perennial displays for some of Chicago’s iconic and most high-profile public spaces including Navy Pier, Grant Park, Lincoln Park, and other Chicago Park District sites. Designs incorporate relevant historical and commemorative elements and colors that make each display unique.

Jim has been with Moore for 13 years and specializes in urban landscapes where “every plant counts and every leaf matters.” Jim’s experience prior to joining Moore includes management of maintenance operations, enhancements installation, quality control, and client account relationship development.

Jim is a Certified Landscape Technician and a Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator.

General Manager, Suburban Commercial Maintenance

As General Manager of Moore’s Suburban Commercial Maintenance work, Matt is responsible for the overall performance of the sales and operations teams including personnel, revenue, contract management and client satisfaction.

Matt brings a client-first approach, a passion for the horticulture industry and team building, and a balanced knowledge of production operations and client relations. His career experience includes managing high performing teams of client engagement professionals; executing high quality construction, irrigation and maintenance projects with multiple teams; and managing the entire client experience from initial contact through the maintenance and renovation life cycle. He has substantial experience in both commercial and high end residential landscape management.

Matt joined Moore Landscapes in 2019 with 12 years of industry experience. He is a cum laude graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies.