Since 2001, we have been a leading source for hardwood tree establishment and conservation projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Our Leadership Team
Conservation Services, Inc. grew steadily during the first 10 years of existence. Ownership and management changes in 2010 and 2015 accelerated not only growth, but also the services and products we are able to provide. Building on a strong foundation, we now have a leadership team motivated and ready to help take your project from a good idea into a natural landscape that you will be proud of for generations to come. Get in touch and let us know what we can do for you.
W. Lowrie Tucker (Lowrie)
President & Sales Manager
I started in this industry as a forestry technician for the USDA Forest Service. I then worked for Virginia’s Conservation Districts and County Governments, specifically in Erosion and Sediment Control. In September 2010, I joined the Conservation Services team. I spend most of my day consulting with customers, discussing and fulfilling their needs. I graduated from Emory and Henry with a B.S. in Environmental Studies and received a M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Shenandoah University. I live in Waynesboro with my wife Jillian, my son Walter and my daughter Claire. When I am not at work, I spend time with my family, visiting friends and traveling to other parts of the country on trips that generally include a visit to the national parks. Give me a call; I would love to talk about how Conservation Services can help you.
Rodney Nice
Vice President & Project Manager
I started working at Conservation Services, Inc. in 2012. I am the company’s Vice President and I supervise all the contracting work at Conservation Services, Inc. including: Tree Planting, Forestry Consulting, and Vegetation Management. I have a great team of project managers that do outstanding work on these projects! I studied forestry at THE University of Virginia (That would be Virginia Tech, of course) and graduated in 2003. I transitioned into ownership of Conservation Services, Inc. in 2015 and have since focused on providing outstanding service and a second-to-none experience for our clients. I am a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester. My wife and I live in Stuarts Draft, VA with our 6 children: Levi, Isaac, Moriah, Judah, Silas, and Canaan. Prior to my position here, my family and I spent five years in ministry, two of those as missionaries in rural Jamaica.
Daniel Grubb
Project Coordinator
I started working at Conservation Services, Inc. in February 2012. During my time here, I have held many job titles including Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Supervisor, and my current position of Project Coordinator. It is very gratifying for me to do my part to get tree planting projects in the ground. During my tenure at Conservation Services I have had the privilege to see many different aspects of what it takes to get a project completed. I try to put all this experience and knowledge into all the projects that I work on.
Briana Haymore
Vice President & Regional Sales Manager
I started working at Conservation Services, Inc. in 2018 as a Sales Representative. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2010 with a degree in Psychology and come from a sales and fundraising background, mainly helping non-profits raise money and find funding. As such, I understand how much work our Soil & Water Conservation Districts, non-profits and government entities put in to enhance conservation efforts and education. I have a passion for problem solving and I’m usually the person you’re talking to when you call in about materials for your project that will fit your budget! In my personal time, I’m typically with my husband and our old doggy, doing yoga, exploring meditation and mindfulness and attempting to enjoy running.
Christine Langley Office Manager
I’ve been the Office Manager at Conservation Services since February 2021.During my 30+ year career, I have accumulated vast experience in printing and managing office operations. My goal has always been to deliver consistent, high-quality results while remaining flexible in an evolving marketplace. As the Office Manager, I’m responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office, accounting, as well as performing a wide variety of duties. It is my responsibility to ensure our company runs smoothly and efficiently. My husband and I became empty nesters several years ago and moved to Myrtle Beach, but my desire to be closer to our children and family brought me back to the Shenandoah Valley. When I’m not working I’m always up for an adventure! While my happy place is at the beach, I also enjoy traveling, being outdoors, playing with my dogs, and spending time with family and friends
Ryan Pickwoad Warehouse Superintendent
I began working for Conservation Services in Summer 2022. With over 15 years of warehousing and shipping and growing up in the Wholesale Tree Industry this was a perfect fit for me. With my many hats I work to schedule deliveries, receive shipments, manage the Conservation Techs and monitor our fleet of equipment. I live in Waynesboro with my wife, 4 kids and 4 dogs. Growing up in the Tree industry instilled a love of the outdoors. In my free time you can find me out riding 4 wheelers, hiking the mountains, gardening or hiding in one of many local campgrounds.
Gavin Martin Field and Technology Specialist
I started working with Conservation Services Inc, in February of 2020. During my time here, I have planted trees from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast as well as from southern Texas to northern New York. As a project coordinator, I am fortunate to work with a variety of landowners and organizations who are all working together to provide environmental reclamation efforts in a vast variety of locations across the US. I graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S in Wildlife Conservation in the fall of 2019 and have carried through my knowledge of wildlife sciences and best management practices to help provide landowners and organizations with technical assistance for their projects. I am also an avid birder, hunter, angler, outdoorsman, and wildlife conservationist.