Cultivar Group Rebrands with Jeff Kappler as CEO

(PR.com), Sperber Landscape Companies, a leading provider of commercial landscape services across the United States, has rebranded as Cultivar Group, marking a significant step in its evolution into a national landscape services platform. The company, which was founded in 2019, has grown through the addition of 17 partner companies, each known for its trusted local relationships and operational expertise.

Jeff Kappler, a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in industrial, infrastructure, and service businesses, has been appointed as the new CEO of Cultivar Group. Kappler, who previously served in the United States Marine Corps, brings a strong focus on operational excellence to support growth, drive efficiencies, and enhance customer service.

Cultivar Group has also strengthened its leadership team by appointing Mark Baranczyk as Chief Revenue Officer. Baranczyk brings strategic expertise in marketing, sales, and business development, which will help expand opportunities across the Cultivar family of companies. His role will be to connect clients with the organization’s broader capabilities while preserving the local relationships and personal service that distinguish each partner company.

To support its next phase of growth, Cultivar Group has completed a refinancing led by J.P. Morgan and MUFG, with participation from Axos Bank. This refinancing provides additional financial flexibility to support organic growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions, and continued investments in the company’s people, systems, and capabilities. Nexus Capital Management remains the company’s lead shareholder and continues to support the company’s long-term strategy.

The rebranding and leadership changes reflect Cultivar Group’s commitment to maintaining its People First culture while expanding its national reach and capabilities. The company is now well-positioned to continue building on its success and further strengthen its position as one of the leading commercial landscape services providers in the United States.

Cultivar Group, headquartered in Westlake Village, California, brings together 17 partner companies, providing landscape management, design and construction, enhancements, tree and arbor care, irrigation, and water management services. The company serves commercial, municipal, and institutional customers across the United States, including resorts, corporate campuses, museums, sports venues, and master-planned communities.