Ryan Lawn & Tree Expands its Leadership Team

Ryan Lawn & Tree is very pleased to announce the addition of three new employees to its organizational structure. RYAN continues to look to the future and focus on growth and continued success.

Ryan Westhoff

Ryan Westhoff has been promoted to Vice President of Kansas City Metro Operations. Ryan has worked for Ryan Lawn & Tree for the past 12 years. For 8 of those years he served as the Turf Route Manager, and Assistant Turf Department Manager/Trainer for the last 4 years in the Kansas City Metro Turf Department.

Susan Ott

Susan Ott has been hired as Vice President of Human Resources. Susan brings over 25 years of experience and expertise in HR processes, associate development, & business acumen. She has led Human Resources for large consumer products, technology, and healthcare organizations. Susan holds a Bachelor of Science International Marketing and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management.

Susan’s leadership motto is “Whoever wants to be a leader among you, must be your servant”.
Susan will be key part in developing succession planning, performance management, and associate development across all areas of Ryan Lawn & Tree.

Shawn Scheffler

Shawn Scheffler has been hired as Director of Field Training. Shawn worked with H& R Block for over 17 years in various training roles, and for companies like Cerner before joining the RYAN team. Shawn has a passion for developing others, aligning training with business results, and learning strategies connected to real measurable results.

Shawn’s passion for developing others, aligning training with business results, and learning strategies connected to real measurable results are all beneficial, and will contribute to the longevity and success of Ryan Lawn & Tree.