Meet Our Team
The outstanding experience and qualifications of our team makes all the difference. Our success in timely completion of thousands of projects since 1977 is directly attributable to our expert staff. Take a minute to look at the excellent credentials of our key players.
Dave Silverman
President
Dave Silverman, President
Dave founded Terrafirma in 1977 as a multi-disciplinary design/build landscape architecture firm, and has developed the company into a reliable full service landscape and construction company. Dave oversees day to day operations for all aspects of the company including finances, sales, design, employee supervision, and company acquisitions.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
City College of New York- Bachelors of Architecture
University of Illinois- Masters of Architecture
University of Michigan- Masters of Landscape Architecture
Registered Landscape Architect
Licensed Residential Builder Salesperson
CONTACT INFO
dsilverman@terrafirmalandscape.net
Eric Patterson
Vice President
Eric Patterson, Vice President
Eric joined Terrafirma in 2001 as a Sales Manager and has more than 20 years of landscape construction sales experience. In 2006, Eric purchased 50% ownership of Terrafirma and now assists in overseeing the day to day operations with David Silverman while continuing to design and sell large landscape projects.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Ohio State University- Bachelors of Science in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
University of California San Diego – Courses in Semi-Arid Horticulture and Botany
Licensed Residential Builder
Licensed pesticide applicator
CONTACT INFO
eric@terrafirmalandscape.net
Dennie Peters
Director of Operations
Dennie Peters, Project Manager, Sales
A second generation landscaper, Dennie joined Terrafirma in 1992 while attending Eastern Michigan University. Dennie manages the day to day operations for landscape and site work projects while managing the day to day activities of our shop and yard.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Eastern Michigan University
Licensed Residential Builder
Certified by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
CONTACT INFO
dennie@terrafirmalandscape.net
Bill Lytle
Design, Sales, Project Manager
Bill Lytle, Design, Sales, Project Manager
Bill joined Terrafirma in 2008 bringing with him over 30 years of residential and commercial landscape construction experience. Bill oversees our Commercial Landscape Sales division while providing residential design and estimating duties. Bill also manages the day to day operations for commercial and large scale construction projects.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Michigan State University- School of Natural Resources
Bachelors of Science- Horticulture
CONTACT INFO
bill@terrafirmalandscape.net
Doreen White
Administrator
Doreen White, Administrator
Doreen joined Terrafirma in 2008 with more than 25 years of industry experience in Accounting and Administration. She manages all day to day activities for our office while leading our customer service response team. Doreen also coordinates the scheduling for our Sprinkler Service and Landscape Lighting departments.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Henry Ford Community College- Business Degree in Accounting
Jackson College- Accounting/Financing/Tax Prep
Continuing Education Courses
CONTACT INFO
info@terrafirmalandscape.net
David Fitch
Horticulturalist & Property Maintenance Manager
David Fitch, Horticulturalist & Property Maintenance Manager
David joined TERRAFIRMA in 1993 as a Commercial Estimator. He has worked in the “green” industry for more than 30 years. His extensive experience in the industry brings great value to our clients as he is responsible for delivering successful landscape installations along with leading our Property Maintenance Division which includes horticulture and snow maintenance sales. His extensive knowledge of plants and disease diagnostics is invaluable to TERRAFIRMA.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Mississippi State University – Department of Landscape Architecture
Bachelors of Science – Landscape Contracting
State University of New York – Cobleskill
Associates in Applied Science – Environmental Design
State of Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator
CONTACT INFO
dfitch@terrafirmalandscape.net
Chris Kvatek
Senior Irrigation Foreman
Chris Kvatek, Senior Irrigation Foreman
Chris has been a part of TERRAFIRMA since 1996. His irrigation career spans over 22 years. He has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of irrigation design, installation and service. Chris leads by example to achieve the successful completion of irrigation projects along with a lead role in our snow removal operations.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelors of Science – Sports Medicine
CDL Class A License
Alex Glasser
Landscape Architect
Alex Glasser, Landscape Architect
Alex joined Terrafirma in 2019 after graduating from Rutgers University. Alex assists with commercial and residential landscape design and estimating duties. He is working toward becoming a Licensed Landscape Architect.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Bachelors in Landscape Architecture
Mercer Community College – Associates in Horticulture
CONTACT INFO
alex@terrafirmalandscape.net
