Meet The Firm
Carolina Landscape was established in 1958 when Harold Wade purchased the landscape contracting division from Carolina Floral Nursery in Berkeley County. His son, Derek, joined the company in 1991 and has been acting principle until the recent sale of the company to Erik and Sara Engstrom in 2017. The Engstrom’s have been a part of the Carolina Landscape family since 2011 and are looking forward to continually building upon the wonderful legacy the Wade family has started.
Erik Engstrom
Principal and CEO
B.A. in Business Administration with a Specialization in Landscape Architecture, University of Florida
National Association of Landscape Professionals Member
Experience in the nursery and landscape industries since 2003
Sara Engstrom
Principal and CFO
B.A. in Business Administration, University of Florida
Masters of Business Administration, Meredith College
Experience in the construction industry since 2004
Derek Wade
Designer, Consultant
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky
South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association Member
American Horticultural Society Member
Former Charleston Horticultural Society Board Member
Master Rain Gardner
Cameron Moore
Operations Manager
B.S. Plant Science with a Specialization in Landscape Design, University of Tennessee
Experience in the landscape design and construction industries since 2003
Diandre Sunner
Designer II
B.A. in Landscape Architecture, Penn State University
ASLA Member
Professional Gardener Certification from Longwood Gardens
Experience with high-end residential landscape design since 2012
Aleka Hobby
Designer I
B.S. in Plant Science with a specialization in Sustainable Landscape Design, University of Tennessee
SCNPS Member
Experience with horticulture & design since 2015
Ellen Haynsworth
Seasonal Flower Specialist
A.S. in Horticulture Technology,
Trident Technical College
Member of the SC Herbal Society and
Charleston Horticultural Society
Certified in edible landscaping and
horticultural sustainability
Experience in the green industry since 2015,
Specialization in container gardening since 2016
Chris Strano
Installation Supervisor
B.S. in Plant Science, with a specialization in Landscape Design, University of Tennessee
Experience in the landscape construction industry since 2013
Ruthie Irvin
Purchasing Agent & Customer Service Specialist
SCNLA Member
Experience in the landscape and garden industries since 2006
Eric Scott
Chemical & Irrigation Technician
B.A. in Criminal Justice, The Citadel Military College of SC
Experience in the landscape industry since 2017
Certified SC Pesticide Applicator
Mitch Nussbaum
Maintenance Head Crew Leader
Experience with landscape maintenance since 2015
