


Diverse employees at TruGreen have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at TruGreen have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
TruGreen employees are -33% more likely to recommend TruGreen as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at TruGreen is rated below average by 907 employees, across various culture dimensions. TruGreen employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting TruGreen’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Memphis, TN. See below in detail how working at TruGreen was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at TruGreen is rated D-
Last updated 10 days ago
TruGreen ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 682 TruGreen employee reviews, 47% were positive. The remaining 53% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping TruGreen improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 47% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 53% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Was straight and to the point
What did you like most about the interview process?Really understandable and helpful and gain right information and what to expect
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The friends i have made
What does the leadership team need to get better at?treating people like humans, not money-making machines.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Value your employees and the better they will work for you
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Doing their part of the work equally
TruGreen to provide households and businesses with green and healthy lawns and landscapes.
TruGreen was founded in 1973 and its current CEO is John Cowles. Since its inception 53 years ago, TruGreen has grown to 13500 employees.
TruGreen works to give you a lawn you'll love. From turf to trees and shrubs, we have assembled a collection of scientists and local specialists who develop and tailor exactly the solution your lawn needs.
Using only tested and EPA-registered products to fertilize and treat your lawn, TruGreen services help you achieve a lawn you'll love safely, efficiently and consistently. TruGreen prides itself in training and licensing PhD-certified specialists who are not only fully knowledgeable about all things lawn care, but who also stay ahead of the curve through continuous training throughout their tenure at the company. A company focused on customer satisfaction, TruGreen strives to educate its customers in order to help them achieve a lawn that they will love. This includes: giving customers an overview of the condition of their lawn through the Healthy Lawn Analysis®; ensuring customer satisfaction with the Healthy Lawn Guarantee®; and educating customers on proper mowing and watering techniques so they can be an active participant in achieving a lawn they love.
| Headquarter | Memphis, TN 38138 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | trugreen.com |
| Founding Date | 1973 |
| Tel | (800) 464-0171 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | jobs.trugreen.com/ |
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TruGreen competitors include DIY, ServiceMaster, Terminix, and Orkin. TruGreen ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how TruGreen compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

TruGreen has 13500 employees. 907 employees at TruGreen have reviewed TruGreen across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 10 days ago.
Overall, the 907 TruGreen employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at TruGreen are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at TruGreen, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at TruGreen are not very pleased with their team. 907 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at TruGreen are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at TruGreen believe the environment at TruGreen is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at TruGreen is extremely fast. About 29% of the employees at TruGreen work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at TruGreen are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining TruGreen is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. TruGreen employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% 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.
Employees’ understanding of TruGreen's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 TruGreen employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
TruGreen’s CEO John Cowles started in this role in 2018. John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Memphis, TN. John Cowles’s employees rank TruGreen in the Bottom 25% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 15% for Manager, and in the Bottom 15% for Retention. Cowles is generally unpopular with TruGreen employees, but ranks especially low with Hispanic or Latino employees, and by employees in the Customer Success department and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees with Entry Level experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to TruGreen’s competitors, John Cowles ranks below both Orkin CEO Glen Rollins and Terminix CEO Rob Gillette.
The TruGreen Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO John Cowles, Vice President, Finance Derek Graham, and Vice President Brent A
John Cowles CEO / President
John Cowles serves as the CEO / President of TruGreen.
Derek Graham Vice President, Finance
Derek Graham serves as the Vice President, Finance of TruGreen. Derek started at TruGreen in January of 2014. Derek... read more
Jeff Fedorchak Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Jeff Fedorchak serves as the Vice President, Corporate Affairs of TruGreen. Jeff started at TruGreen in January of 2010.... read more
Wendy Radtke Senior Vice President and CHRO
Wendy Radtke serves as the Senior Vice President and CHRO of TruGreen. Wendy currently resides in the Greater Memphis... read more
Shawn Flynn Vice President, South Division
Shawn Flynn serves as the Vice President, South Division of TruGreen. Shawn currently resides in the Greater Memphis... read more
Jamey Jones VP Environmental, Health & Safety
Jamey Jones serves as the VP Environmental, Health & Safety of TruGreen. Jamey currently resides in the Greater Memphis... read more
Michael Sims SVP & CFO
Michael Sims serves as the SVP & CFO of TruGreen. Michael currently resides in the Cincinnati, Ohio Area.
Anthony Conversa Chief Growth Officer
Anthony Conversa serves as the Chief Growth Officer of TruGreen. Anthony currently resides in the Greater Chicago Area.
How much do people at TruGreen get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at TruGreen is $137,943, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,121, or $64 per hour.
At TruGreen, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $227,094 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,974 annually. Average TruGreen salaries by department include: Finance at $106,808, Communications at $102,442, IT at $120,450, and Marketing at $138,489. Half of TruGreen salaries are above $135,121.
366 employees at TruGreen rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1083 ratings) while 350 employees at TruGreen rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 355 ratings).
Salaries contributed from TruGreen employees include job titles like Operations Manager, CS Rep, Project Manager, and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from TruGreen employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $135k | $135k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $190k | $190k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at TruGreen score the company 37/100 across various culture categories, placing TruGreen in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at TruGreen across various culture dimensions.
TruGreen's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. TruGreen's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of TruGreen?
TruGreen CEO is John Cowles, their score by employees is 52
What is TruGreen eNPS?
The eNPS for TruGreen is -33
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in TruGreen?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 227k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in TruGreen?
The average salaries for Customer Support in TruGreen is 68k
How many employees work in TruGreen?
TruGreen has 13500 employees