Ruppert Landscape, Laytonsville, Md., promoted Phil Key to company president. Key will focus on and manage the overall operations of the company as it seeks to expand both in landscape construction and landscape management operations.

“Appointing Phil to the position of president was the right move for our organization,” said founder and chief executive of Ruppert Landscape Craig Ruppert. “He has been integrally involved with the planning, execution and success of the business over the past five years in his role as vice president of the landscape management division. He is widely respected within the industry and within our organization at all levels, where he’s demonstrated a strong ability to listen, motivate and build consensus.”

Key is replacing outgoing president Chris Davitt who will be retiring at the end of 2013. Craig Ruppert will continue to serve as CEO, assisting in the strategic planning process and working with Key to ensure that customer service and employee development goals are achieved.