A Team That Takes Pride in Every Property

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For more than 20 years, 5 Star Lawn Care & Landscaping has been rooted in Wooster, Ohio, serving clients across Northeast Ohio with dependable outdoor care and a genuine commitment to the communities we work in.

Led by Chad Williams, the 5 Star team is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by investing in trained, supported, and well-equipped crews who take pride in their work.

From seasonal care decisions to clear communication, our focus on professionalism and respect shows up in the quality and reliability clients experience across every property we serve.

Our Team’s Commitment

At 5 Star Lawn Care & Landscaping, we are guided by these core commitments:

• Enhancing the Beauty and Value of Properties
• Delivering Unmatched Customer Care
• Providing Quality Work, Every Time
• Working as a Team, With Our Clients and Each Other
• Building Long-Term Relationships
• Serving Our Community with Pride

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Meet the Team

  • Chad Williams

    OWNER

    Chad Williams started his journey in 2004 after graduating from high school and determining college was not for him. Doing a little landscaping with his brother-in-law in the summers, it was something he had some, but really no knowledge about. But he decided to jump in and try it out and see what happened!

    Starting with a Jeep Grand Cherokee and an enclosed trailer, he set to work. After many ups and downs and many lessons learned, 5 Star is what it is today. Chad and the company would not be where it is today without amazing family support, and the ability to build a great team around him.

    At the end of the day, Chad love business…no matter what kind of business. He loves solving problems and making partnerships in the community. That’s the fun stuff for him! He’s always lived by the motto, “No job is too big or too small”. He really enjoys tackling the jobs that may be too big for others. His favorite quote is “To become part of the one percent you have to do with the other 99% won’t.”

    In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his wife and family traveling and golfing.

  • Garrett Wirth

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Garrett Wirth started his career with 5 Star in November of 2020.  After going to college for Environmental Restoration and owning his own business in lawncare for 12 years, 5 Star was eager to hire him and glean from his field experiences.  Initially he was hired as a project manager and quickly moved up to Director of Operations for his problem solving skills and good business sense.  Today he is the Vice President of 5 Star and says one of the most satisfying aspects of his job is seeing a project from start to finish. 

    In his free time, he likes spending time with his wife and son, golfing, and being involved in his sons sports.

  • Stacey Linsalata

    OFFICE MANAGER

    After being a stay-at-home mom for over 20 years, Stacey returned to the workforce in 2018 when she became the Office Manager for 5 Star Lawn Care. Prior to being a stay-at-home mom, she pursued a degree in Office Administration and knew that’s what she wanted to return to when the time was right. Getting to help build the office of 5 Star from the ground up was the perfect choice for her and continues to be an outlet for stretching her creativity and organizational skills with every expanding landscaping company.

    In her free time, she likes to plan adventures for her and her husband as they celebrate being empty nesters which includes traveling and rooting for any and all Ohio sporting teams…sadly even the Browns!

  • Mitch Van Dyne

    DIRECTOR OF ENHANCEMENT


    After Mitch graduated from high school in 2010, he bounced around to a couple factories before landing at 5 Star in 2013. He had no landscaping experience but quickly fell in love with the work and the environment. He worked as a laborer for the first five years, moved up to Landscaping Foreman, and then to Bid Install Foreman. He has now been with 5 Star for 13 years and he’s currently serving as Director of Enhancements.

    Mitch got married in 2017 and started his family. They now have three sons and love going on road trips on the weekends and playing video games together.

  • Brad Barnum

    DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

    Brad Barnum serves as the Director of Maintenance, where he is dedicated to driving operational excellence and team success. After joining the company to pursue greater professional opportunities, Brad now focuses his expertise on ensuring his crew has the resources and support they need to excel every day. He is committed to overseeing all projects with a high standard of professionalism, ensuring every job is completed both accurately and on a timely schedule. 

    Outside of the office, Brad enjoys staying active by taking walks with his dog and spending his weekends exploring various conventions.

  • Kevin Grindle

    DIRECTOR OF BID INSTALLS

    Kevin Girdle serves as Director of Bid Installs at 5 Star Landscaping, where he oversees daily crew operations, orders materials, manages job scheduling, and provides hands-on training to team members. He joined 5 Star Landscaping because he wanted to be part of a company that values and appreciates its employees while working together to grow the business.

    Outside of work, Kevin enjoys collecting sports cards and memorabilia, attending professional sporting events, and traveling.

  • Five Star always goes above and beyond in all they do! We look forward to getting our flower beds spring ready with their skilled landscapers! Heidi has especially been wonderful working logistics and getting the job done. Fully recommend this service for any property needs! Thank you!!

    Katie M., Google Review

  • When I called for service they were very responsive and polite. They came out sooner than expected and did a very thorough job!

    Rob L., Google Review

  • Always responsive with great workers who often go above and beyond, especially the time when I needed help getting my heavy suitcase out of my car!

    Julianne S., Google Review

  • Work crew that came out and cleaned out my raised flower beds around my house and replaced it with river rock. Very professional workers were amazing. worked nonstop to get the job done in the time frame quoted very happy. would recommend them to everyone. And the price was great

    James C., Google Review

Company History and Timeline

At the age of 14, Chad Williams started mowing lawns in his neighborhood with his parents' 24 inch lawn mower. Having developed a passion for lawn care during this time, he started Chad's Lawn Care at the age of 18.

  • Chad initially starts his business with 15 clients and within a year, hires his first two employees.

  • Chad's Lawncare becomes official lawn care & snow removal provider for its first Home Association and takes on its first commercial account.

  • Chad's Lawncare becomes 5 Star Lawn Care, LLC and employs its first grass cutting and landscape foreman. Has a total of 12 employees. Becomes official lawn care provider for City of Wooster.

  • After much growth in the business, 5 Star moves into a new 3-acre, 9,000 sq. ft. facility to house offices, equipment, trucks and trailers.

  • 5 Star continues to grow clients, employees, and equipment. A General Manager is put in place.

  • 5 Star hires an office manager. Has a work force of over 25 employees. Made "new landscaping install" a bigger part of its business profile.

  • 5 Star hires a Project Manager to oversee new construction. Company is considered essential during pandemic and makes certain proper safety protocol is established to ensure employees are in good health to work with the public.

  • Due to the lack of workforce in the Wayne County area, 5 Star Lawn Care and Landscaping applies and is granted H2B workers.

  • Parking lot is expanded to accommodate for the growth of more trucks, trailers, and equipment.

  • 5 Star shop moved to a new location where we could expand the growth of the business.