ROB EWING
PRESIDENT / DESIGN / SALES
LESLIE EWING KITCH
VICE PRESIDENT / SECRETARY
MIKE KITCH
VICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER
JESSICA JOHNSON
DESIGN / SALES
JASON ROYSE
PRODUCTION MANAGER
BILL HOUSER
IRRIGATION
MICHAEL KITCH
SALES
JOEY MOORE
SUPERVISOR
BRICE BIRCH
SALES
GREG TRAHIN
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
AMANDA HORNER
ACCOUNTING
JIM SAXTON
DESIGN / SALES
BRIAN BUCHER
IN MEMORIUM
SUE FOGLER
ACCOUNTING
LANDRY LINN
DESIGN / SALES
Greg Trahin brings more than 30 years of experience in landscape design, customer experience, and creative leadership to Bruce Ewing Landscaping. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for transforming outdoor spaces into environments that are both beautiful and highly functional while creating an exceptional experience for every client.
As Creative Director, Greg works closely with homeowners to understand how they want to live in and enjoy their outdoor spaces. Whether designing a welcoming front entrance, a thoughtfully layered landscape, or an outdoor entertaining area, he believes the best landscapes are intentional, timeless, and tailored to the people who call them home.
Greg has a passion for blending structure, texture, and seasonal interest to create landscapes with year-round beauty. Among his favorite plants are Solomon’s seal and anemones, which reflect his appreciation for elegant, timeless garden design.
Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending time with his wife, Melissa, and their four children. He believes the most meaningful landscapes become the backdrop for life’s everyday moments and lasting family memories.
Amanda Horner joined the Bruce Ewing Landscaping team in October 2025, bringing more than 16 years of accounting experience. She plays a vital role in the company’s day-to-day financial operations, managing cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting to help keep the business running smoothly.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and their two grown daughters. Her favorite flowers include tulips, calla lilies, and peonies.
Brice Birch brings 10 years of experience in turf management and landscape maintenance. As a Maintenance Sales Representative, he works closely with clients to develop customized maintenance programs that keep landscapes healthy, beautiful, and thriving throughout the year. His combination of field experience and industry knowledge allows him to provide practical recommendations and exceptional service.
Brice holds Category 3A Tree & Shrub Management, Category 3B Turfgrass Management, and Category 8 Mosquito Control licenses, giving him specialized expertise in plant health care, turf management, and outdoor pest control.
Outside of work, Brice enjoys spending time with his son, playing video games, and riding motorcycles. His favorite tree is the magnolia, admired for its timeless beauty and striking presence in the landscape.
Since joining Bruce Ewing Landscaping in 2009, Joey Moore has played an integral role in bringing landscape projects to life. With years of hands-on experience across every stage of construction, he is known for his craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to doing things the right way. Joey especially enjoys building hardscapes, with retaining walls and natural flagstone patios among his favorite projects. He takes pride in transforming ideas into finished outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and built to stand the test of time.
Outside of work, Joey enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. His favorite landscape plant is the hydrangea, and he’s especially drawn to the beauty and character of Japanese maples.
Michael Kitch Jr. has been part of the Bruce Ewing Landscaping family for as long as he can remember. From filing paperwork in the office and watering plants in the nursery as a child to working summers throughout high school, he grew up learning every aspect of the business. After joining the team full-time in 2014, Michael gained hands-on experience across the company, working on and leading nearly every type of crew.
Today, Michael brings that well-rounded knowledge to every project. He holds Category 3A Tree & Shrub Management, Category 3B Turfgrass Management, and Category 8 Mosquito Control licenses, providing clients with expertise across a wide range of landscape services. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time outdoors and making memories with family and friends.
Brian Bucher, a 34 year employee, passed away May 22, 2022. We miss seeing him every day. He loved working for Bruce Ewing Landscaping, and it showed! Brian was something of a fixture at our office. You could count on him to be at work every day we were open, and some of the days that we were closed. Brian started working for Bruce in the summer when he was in high school. Who knew that would be the start of such a long relationship…
Rest in peace, Brian
BRIAN KENT BUCHER, 55, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Charles and Helen Bucher. He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1985, earned a degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting Specialist from Phoenix Institute of Technology, and earned a degree in Landscape Technology from the University of Saint Francis. He worked for Bruce Ewing Landscaping for 34 years. Brian is survived by son, Brayden Bucher, two siblings, Cindy Bradburn and Matthew (Beth) Bucher; niece, Lauren; and nephews, Luke and Logan.
Landscape professional since: 1974
Role: Design – interior, exterior, landscape, floral
Enjoys: Gardening, Lake Michigan cottage
From very early in his childhood, Jim Saxton had a fascination with and talent for all things plant-related. In 1960 Jim started working in florist industry and his talent took him in the direction of Landscape Design.
After extensive and notable horticultural and design experience, Jim founded Saxton Nursery (originally in New Haven, Indiana), in 1975. His imagination, horticultural knowledge and sense of architecture collectively have earned Jim and the Saxton Group a reputation for landscape designs of excellence, quality and aesthetic applicability in the Midwest and beyond. The vision and talent of Jim Saxton guided the Saxton Group to a place of prominence in the landscape and nursery industries. In 2009 Jim and the Saxton Group joined forces with Bruce Ewing Landscape to expand services available and produce an elite landscape
Paul Sermersheim’s role is designing landscape projects and presenting them to potential clients. He also handles many landscape maintenance clients and oversees their properties as well. In his free time Paul enjoys camping, hiking, anything outdoors, traveling, family & friends, concerts. His favorite time of year is fall. Paul graduated from Purdue University in Landscape Design & Horticulture.
Sue Fogler joined Bruce Ewing Landscaping part-time the year her twins started Kindergarten in the Spring of 1997. She graduated in 1979 with a BS in Accounting. Her role is to keep the cash flow going. AP, AR receipts, Payroll, and provide financial reports are some of her responsibilities. Her hobbies include; watching sports (football and volleyball), baking and crafting and spending as much time as possible with family and friends. She loves the Naked Lady Lily Flower (Amaryllis Belladonna). They are a very fun late summer, soft pink flower that pop up all over out of nowhere! She also enjoys all the annuals her husband Bruce plants and tends to yearly! “Working at Bruce Ewing Landscaping, I enjoy nature’s beauty daily!”company that will work together under one roof.
Bill Houser started in the irrigation industry 32 years ago. He is a member of the Irrigation Association, Certified in Pumps (PSN Pump Service Network), has a non-sanitary license and a backflow license. Bill takes care of all the irrigation needs for our clients. It is incredibly helpful to have such a qualified and experienced person on staff. When Bill is not working he enjoys playing golf.
Landry Linn graduated with a degree in Horticulture from Purdue University in 1978 and began his career working with Bruce Ewing at that time. He meets with clients and designs landscape plantings and hardscapes. He also handles many landscape maintenance clients and oversees their properties as well. Landry has seen many changes in this industry over his career, and he is a wealth of knowledge! He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, camping, visiting historical sites and Purdue sports. Also enjoys teaching online classes at Ivy Tech to help future landscape designers and learning new design theories himself. Landry also likes learning and installing new plantings using native shrubs, perennials and grasses.
Jessica Johnson is the nursery manager, and also works in data entry and as an office assistant. She handles a variety of landscape maintenance clients and oversees their properties too. Her hobbies include reading, live music, road trips, vintage shopping and visiting wineries. A few of her favorite plants include Paeonia, crocosmia, lespedeza, anemone and helleborus.
Mike Kitch (Vice President) worked four memorable summers under the direct supervision of Bruce Ewing. After earning a B.A. of Marketing from St Joseph’s College and a three-year stint at North American Van Lines, Bruce asked him to return and start a mowing division. Thirty years later, he is a shareholder and helps Rob and Leslie manage and run the business. He is proud to have two children working with him to carry Bruce’s dream forward to another generation. While not working, Mike enjoys spending time with family and friends at the Lake, on the golf course or travelling.
Leslie Ewing Kitch (Vice President/Secretary) started watering plants for Bruce at the age of 13 and has never looked back! After graduating from Indiana University with a Journalism degree in 1988 she worked for the Miami Herald Newspaper, and then at Fort Wayne Newspapers in sales. After the birth of her first child in 1992, she started working for Bruce again. And now she spends her time overseeing and managing the seasonal décor aspect of the business, as well as customer relations, client invoicing and much more. When she’s not working, Leslie enjoys spending time at her lake cottage, with her husband and kids, reading, and being outdoors with her hands covered in dirt.
Rob Ewing (President) grew up working summers with Bruce in this business and has definitely learned things from the ground up. After graduating from Ball State University in Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management in 1992, he began his official career with the company. Rob spends his time helping to manage the business including budgeting, pricing and structure set up. He also works on sales and design. Rob enjoys good humor, family, friends, sports cars, and life!
Jason Royse spends his time managing our crews including scheduling and routing, and hiring as well as data entry for these folks. His hobbies include gardening, hanging out with his dogs and cats, playing and watching sports. His favorite plant is the live oak tree. Jason graduated from Indiana University in 2007 with a Business Management degree.