HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Michael Hatcher & Associates, a leading commercial landscape company headquartered in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has acquired certain assets of Grounds Control, a well-established landscape provider in Huntsville. This strategic move will significantly expand Hatcher’s footprint in the region, reinforcing the company’s commitment to providing exceptional landscape services to customers in North Alabama.
The acquisition is a natural fit for both companies. Michael Hatcher & Associates has been a trusted name in North Mississippi and the Greater Memphis Area since 1986, and its Huntsville Branch opened in 2024.
“We are excited to welcome Frank and the Grounds Control of Huntsville team to the Hatcher family,” said Russ Sneed, CEO of Michael Hatcher & Associates. “This partnership expands our reach in the Rocket City further, brings together two talented teams with a shared commitment to excellence, and provides more opportunities for our employees and customers. Grounds Control has built a strong Huntsville foundation for many years, and we look forward to continuing together the legacy that the Tortorigi family started.”
Grounds Control was founded in 1990 by Frank Tortorigi Jr., a third-generation landscape professional who served as company President since inception. He will stay on in an upper management role and expressed his confidence in the acquisition: “This acquisition aligns with our values and ensures that our employees, customers, and vendors will benefit. I’m excited for what the future holds.”
The integration process has already begun. With efforts focused on maintaining a smooth transition, Michael Hatcher & Associates’ commitment to excellence remains unchanged in each of its markets.
Michael Hatcher & Associates specializes in commercial landscape installation, irrigation, and maintenance services. Its service portfolio includes professional offices, medical facilities, retail centers, industrial developments, HOAs, retirement communities, hotels, and multi-family developments. The company also delivers lawn care fertilization and weed control via the customer-facing brand Master Lawn, which entered the Huntsville market earlier this year.
