Tom Connelly
Tom Connelly is owner and founder of Connelly Lawn and Garden. A Berks County native and Wilson High School graduate, Tom acquired his first taste of the green industry working as a member of the grounds crew at the Berkshire Country Club. While attending University of Pittsburgh, Tom worked part-time with a Pittsburgh area landscaping company, further deepening his love for the field.
Tom launched Connelly Lawn & Garden in 1990 with little more than determination and a mower. This one man operation has evolved into a trusted and well-known landscape company, built on a reputation of quality work, experienced staff, and uncompromising standards.
Tom is a licensed Pesticide Applicator, Certified Arborist, and landscape designer.
Missy Charlesworth
Missy Charlesworth is a partner at Connelly Lawn & Garden, and has been with the company since 2020. She helps with the overall management of the business as well as Landscape Design and is passionate about all aspects of what we do from routine maintenance to full landscape renovations. Missy takes pride in her staff, and what the company as a whole is able to achieve.
Missy holds certificates in Plant Health Diagnosis and Plant Identification and holds a Category 6 license.
With a focus on native plant integration and sustainability, Missy is known for crafting tailored landscapes that enhance the beauty and functionality of every space.
Missy’s growth strategy for the future is attracting top talent, deepening core services, and continuing to offer highly customized services to Connelly’s clientele.
Kristin Horton
Kristin Horton is our Garden Services Manager, overseeing our exclusive Personal Gardening Service and managing our team of trained horticulturists. Kristin is a Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist as well as graduate of the Professional Gardener Program at the world-renowned Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. She completed fifteen work experience applications in areas such as Integrated Pest Management, Outdoor Displays, Natural Lands Management, Horticultural Research, and more. Kristin is a talented floral designer and leads our container garden design team in the design and installation of stunning planters for homes and businesses throughout Berks. Kristin holds a Category 6 Applicator’s License.
Will Connelly
William Connelly has been with Connelly Lawn & Garden since 2018. Will oversees the mowing division, servicing residential and commercial customers with reliable, high quality mowing services. Will is also a plow operator and a member of the snow removal team. Maintenance manager of our fleet of vehicles, Will makes sure all vehicles and trailers are in good road condition. Will and his team are known for their friendliness and willingness to go above and beyond for their clients.
