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“Paver Pete” has authored numerous articles and has appeared as a leading hardscape expert on more than 25 national and local television and radio programs, including “Hometime,” “Home Team,” and “Man Cave.” Pete is one of the industry’s leading experts on permeable pavement systems and is an accredited instructor on Porous Pavements for the American Institute of Architects/American Society of Landscape Architects.
Pete has taught, bid, marketed, sold, and installed pavers and SRW’s on a large scale, in over 30 states in the U.S. and five countries abroad.
Currently residing in Ohio with his wife and daughter, Pete enjoys his collection of Jeeps, motorcycles, and cars. Reading close to 50 books per year on history, politics, religion, and economics…as well as business, marketing, sales, and construction keeps Pete very busy!
At age 14 Brad Stephenson started his career shearing Christmas trees at a local tree farm. He has now spent more than 30 years in the green industry that he loves. A 1994 Governor Mifflin High School alumnus, he is also a graduate of the Berks Career and Technology Center’s (BCTC) Horticulture program, earning the Outstanding Horticulture Award in his senior year. Upon graduation, Brad worked at a few companies to hone his management skills before joining New Castle in 2005 as a “laborer”. Brad continued to grow in management and helped take New Castle from an $800,000 company to a $10,000,000 company. In 2014, he earned the position of partner, and now is now co-owner and CEO of New Castle Lawn & Landscape. Brad’s passion lies in building teams of great people and in challenging individuals to grow. With 84 employees, he and his team has implemented a mentorship program helping local high school juniors and seniors to explore landscaping careers. Brad is a Certified Behavioral Analysis Consultant and a DISC Certified Instructor and a member of business groups that help push him to always challenge himself. Brad is also a business consultant helping other small businesses identify pain points and work through challenges to realize their full potential. Brad has been a guest on the Hardscape Growth Podcast along with several other industry podcasts and served on conference panels where he has spoken on topics ranging from tech integrations to team building and culture.
Brad is also passionate about giving back. He is active in many non-profits which includes serving as a regional board member for the Caron Foundation and is on the John Paul II Center for Special Learning board. His mission is to impact as many lives as he can both personally and professionally.
