Richard J Ward

About Richard J Ward

With over 15 years of industry experience, I have transitioned from viewing landscapes as mere \"yards\" to managing them as complex, interconnected biological systems. In my role as Director of Agronomics and Environmental Solutions at Global Greenz, I oversee the scientific framework of our operations, specializing in large-scale Agronomy, Ornamental Care, and Advanced Integrated Pest Management.​I operate on the principle that a thriving Florida landscape is engineered from the soil up. By moving away from \"blanket\" applications in favor of precision plant medicine, I lead our team in achieving elite-level aesthetics and structural health while strictly maintaining environmental integrity.​Specialized Agronomic Focus​Tree & Palm Medicine: I spearhead our Trunk Micro-Injection programs for direct nutrient delivery and systemic pest resistance, preserving the health of Florida’s most iconic canopy species.​Ornamental Health & Pathology: My focus is on specialized care for high-value tropicals, utilizing diagnostic science to ensure disease prevention and long-term vitality.​Microbiome & Soil Remediation: We utilize advanced soil conditioning to restore the natural microbiome, optimizing nutrient uptake and reducing unnecessary chemical dependency.​Environmental Stewardship (IPM): My strategic, science-based Integrated Pest Management solutions are designed to protect high-profile properties while respecting the delicate ecology of our local lagoons and river systems.

Experience

1. Director of Agronomics & Environmental Solutions

   Global Greenz L.L.C

   Feb 2026 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US

   Strategic Agronomics: Design soil remediation, IPM, and nutritional programs tailored to Florida’s coastal ecosystems.Business Development: Drive growth by serving as the technical consultant for Community Association Managers (CAMs) and HOA Boards.Operational Leadership: Collaborate with the GM and Production teams to oversee field execution, training, and quality control.Procurement & Marketing: Manage high-level purchasing decisions and market positioning for the Agronomics division.

Skills

• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Direct Sales
• Recruiting
• Pre-Sales
• Cold Calling
• Marketing Strategy
• Microsoft Products
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Team Building
• Management
• Sales Prospecting
• Certified Pesticide Applicator
• P&L Management
• Public Speaking
• Warehouse Operations
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Sales Presentations
• Social Media Marketing
• Networking
• Sales
• Visual Merchandising
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Creative Writing
• Sales Process
• Team Leadership
• Sales Management
• Fertilizers
• Retail Sales
• Blueprint Reading