David Johndrow
Owner, Gleason Johndrow Landscaping, Gleason Johndrow Rentals; Age 39; Education: Springfield College
David Johndrow
Johndrow has lived in Western Mass. his whole life, so naturally, it’s where he decided to lay roots for his business and family. He started landscaping in 2005, and in 2012 D. Johndrow Landscaping and Gleason Landscaping joined forces to take their lawn-care and snow capabilities to the next level. Also, 2014 saw the start of Gleason Johndrow Rentals. Johndrow prides himself on supporting the community where he lives and works, through the Spirit of Springfield, local school improvements, and community athletics. When he is not managing properties or running the day-to-day operations of the landscaping business, he spends his time chasing his two young daughters and sharing his love of skiing, golf, and lacrosse with them.
What did you want to be when you grew up? An entrepreneur.
What three words best describe you? Patient, level-headed, humble (or, in other words, cool, calm, and collected).
What do you like most about Western Massachusetts? We see all four seasons.
What goal do you set for yourself at the start of each day? To better both Gleason Johndrow Landscaping and Gleason Johndrow Rentals any way I can each day.
What actor would play you in a movie about your life? Matthew McConaughey, because my wife really loves him.
What are you passionate about? Providing the best life for my family and those I care about, while doing right by my employees and tenants.
What goals have you set for yourself? To keep reaching further. Whenever I hit a milestone, I reach for the next bigger move.
Whom do you look up to, and why? My mother. She’s the rock of our family and always my voice of reason. She keeps me humble.
What will work colleagues say at your funeral? I’m not sure what they would say, but they know well enough I’ll be late for it.
What person, past or present, would you like to have lunch with, and why? Marcus Lemonis (The Profit), because he provides incredible insight on being successful in the business world.
Photography by Leah Martin Photography
