Staff
Johnny Young
-President
-Has been with Coastal Exposures Landscape, Inc. since January 1997
-Received a BS degree in Landscape Design from Auburn University in 1992
-30 years in the landscaping industry
-Johnny is an outdoor enthusiast and considers himself blessed to work in the area he loves, the outdoors. Upon graduating from Auburn, he working in the Birmingham area with a large landscape company for several years. In 1994, he accepted a position with a development company in Baldwin County, where he grew up. This job allowed him to gain experience in design, installation, and maintenance of large, upscale projects. The professional relationships he developed through these experiences have been integral in the success of Coastal Exposures Landscape, INC. Johnny strives to find the perfect balance between his career and, "Life other than Work." He loves sports, fishing, hunting, and supporting his children in all of their extracurricular activities.
Chad Bengtson
-Maintenance Director
-Has been with Coastal Exposures Landscape, Inc. since May 2003
-Received an Associate's Degree in Landscape Operation Management, Landscape Design, and Turfgrass Management from Faulkner State
-15 years in the landscape industry
-Chad has completed many certifications in the state of Alabama including: Setting of Landscape Plants, Landscape Design, and is recognized by the Alabama Certified Landscape Professionals Program for his knowledge of the industry. During his career, his management skills have been essential to the success of Coastal Exposures Landscape, INC. Chad has been involved in maintaining an array of jobs from smaller, residential projects to larger, commercial projects. Chad has always been open-minded and willing to do whatever is necessary to help the company be successful. He has worked as a spray tech, irrigation tech, and is now managing both Mobile and Baldwin County maintenance divisions. In his free time, Chad enjoys boating, fishing, and hunting with his wife and three kids.
Daniel Petersen
-Licensed Spray Tech and Account Manager
-Has been with Coastal Exposures Landscape, Inc. since December, 2015
-Studied Horticulture at Auburn University and received an Associate's Degree in Landscape Operations Management from Faulkner State
-10 years in the landscaping industry
-Received a Commercial Applicators License
Barry Shields
-Landscape Designer
-Has been with Coastal Exposures Landscape, Inc. since May, 2008
-Received an Associate's Degree in Network Security from Fountainhead College of Technology in Knoxville, Tennessee.
-12 years in the landscape industry
-Barry is a member of the Tennessee Board of Licensed Contractors. He has designed many large jobs including the Tanger Outlet Mall in Sevierville, TN and the Tanger Outlet Mall in Pigeon Forge, TN. In his free time, Barry enjoys relaxing on the beach with a fishing pole in hand alongside his two children and dog.