Our People

Hi there! Meet the hardworking people of 855-RILAWNS. If you would like to contact any of our team members, simply click the “Ring Me” button and you will be connected directly to their extension.

Pat Beaton – General Manager

My name is Pat Beaton and I am the General manager of 855 RILAWNS. I began learning about lawn maintenance the same way many people do, by mowing my grandmother’s lawn and for others that she went to church with. I quickly saw that working outside in the landscape was a true passion of mine and was also a good way to earn some spending money.  I graduated from Chariho Technical High school in 2004 utilizing their Power Equipment Technology program.

I have worked with a few select companies who prioritize knowledge, quality, customer service, and professionalism. These companies include Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth where I learned how to properly maintain property and plants up to 150 years old and Clark Farms where I learned most of my plant and landscape knowledge. I specialize in new garden beds and plantings. With my experience I am able to provide an expert eye for adding the small details to your landscape that really make the final result pop.

When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time camping, hiking, mountain biking, and anything outdoors. I have two children, a daughter Mackenzie, and a son Patrick who are the lights of my life. I also wouldn’t be who I am without my wonderful girlfriend Jessica who supports all of my endeavors. I plan on bringing a positive attitude to work everyday and fostering teamwork. I strive to grow and run the company on the core values that were instilled in me from a young age that include hard work, integrity and accountability.

Justin Woodford – Founder

My name is Justin Woodford, and I am the founder of the company.  I graduated from South Kingstown High School in 2003 and then moved on to attend URI where I obtained a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Business in 2008. In 2005, I ran a franchise through College Pro Painters and from 2006 – 2010, worked closely with my brother Dan developing Two Brothers Quality Painting. Today I run a consulting company Ready Business Systems which utilizes Service Autopilot Automations and builds systems for other landscaping companies throughout the nation.

I still vividly recall summers landscaping with my good friends, and it is important to me that that culture continues so others can have the experience I had. I loved my job, and I want them to love theirs. For this reason, I have tried to continue this culture of friends working with friends.

My job is to keep the company running as smoothly as possible by having solutions before problems arise. I find the best organizational systems and structures to put in place to keep everyone marching to the same beat. I handle most of the marketing, IT, and financial management of the company. 

My goal has been to keep the company growing so we are able to continue to provide growth opportunities to our employees. My secondary goal is to revolutionize the landscaping industry by providing green alternatives to existing practices at comparable pricing. Since 2015 we have completely ceased the use of pesticides, and our goal for the near future is to start utilizing electric equipment as soon as the technology becomes logistically practical.

It has been a great experience to watch the company grow from the little kid knocking on the door to the living, breathing, professional organization it has become.