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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBackyard Discovery employees are 33% more likely to recommend Backyard Discovery as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 17% | Detractors |
Working at Backyard Discovery is rated below average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. Backyard Discovery employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Backyard Discovery’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. See below in detail how working at Backyard Discovery was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Backyard Discovery is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Backyard Discovery ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They make everyone work as a team
Backyard Discovery designs, manufactures, distributes and installs a range of innovative residential products for the home and backyard.
| Headquarter | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.backyarddiscovery.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1968 |
| Company Status | Private |
6 employees at Backyard Discovery have reviewed Backyard Discovery across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 6 Backyard Discovery employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Backyard Discovery are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Backyard Discovery, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Backyard Discovery are not very pleased with their team. 6 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Backyard Discovery are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Backyard Discovery believe the environment at Backyard Discovery is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Backyard Discovery is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at Backyard Discovery work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Backyard Discovery are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Pittsburgh, PA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Pittsburgh, PA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Backyard Discovery employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Backyard Discovery's KPIs and OKRs.
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. David Thornhill’s employees rank Backyard Discovery in the Top 25% for Executive Team, in the Top 30% for Environment, and in the Top 30% for Manager.
The Backyard Discovery Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO David Thornhill, VP of operations Ed meister, and Vice President of Operations Adam Staples
David Thornhill CEO / President
David Thornhill serves as the CEO / President of Backyard Discovery.
Ed meister VP of operations
Ed meister serves as the VP of operations of Backyard Discovery.
Adam Staples Vice President of Operations
Adam Staples serves as the Vice President of Operations of Backyard Discovery/Leisure Time. Adam started at Backyard... read more
David Dutton VP of Sales & Marketing
David Dutton serves as the VP of Sales & Marketing of Backyard Discovery/Leisure Time. David started at Backyard... read more
David Reece Vice President
David Reece serves as the Vice President of Backyard Discovery.
Geoff Daniel Vice President National Account Sales
Geoff Daniel serves as the Vice President National Account Sales of Backyard Discovery/Leisure Time. Geoff currently... read more
How much do people at Backyard Discovery get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Backyard Discovery is $111,508, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,333, or $52 per hour.
At Backyard Discovery, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $213,995 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,010 annually. Average Backyard Discovery salaries by department include: Sales at $135,723, Operations at $91,703, IT at $89,719, and Finance at $78,219. Half of Backyard Discovery salaries are above $109,333.
3 employees at Backyard Discovery rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Backyard Discovery rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $211k | $211k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $272k | $272k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Backyard Discovery across various culture dimensions.
Backyard Discovery's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Backyard Discovery's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Backyard Discovery?
Backyard Discovery CEO is David Thornhill, their score by employees is 66
What is Backyard Discovery eNPS?
The eNPS for Backyard Discovery is 33
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Backyard Discovery?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 64k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Backyard Discovery?
The average salaries for Marketing in Backyard Discovery is 102k
What are the benefits at Backyard Discovery?
Backyard Discovery perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance