Who We Are
Change is at the heart of the landscape business. Similar to the plants we install, Browder-Hite has grown and flourished. Originally founded in 2003 as Eastern Shore Landscape Management, Browder-Hite in Exmore, VA, has steadily grown and developed an excellent reputation for quality of work, creative design, innovative solutions, and friendly faces.
2022 Best of Virginia “Landscape Design” Winner!
Making Elva & Mary Proud
When rebranding the company in 2015, President Benjamin Lewis looked to his grandmothers for inspiration, combining their maiden names to form Browder-Hite. As ‘children of the Depression,’ both Mary & Elva had to rely on self-determination, hard work, and sacrifice in order to thrive. Those values guide Benjamin today, and it’s the qualities we look for when welcoming new team members into the Browder-Hite family.
“While our name honors my grandmothers, it’s the people of Browder-Hite who make the difference.”
– Benjamin Lewis, President
The Browder-Hite Team
At Browder-Hite, we’re committed to creating unique outdoor spaces and second-to-none client relationships.
Benjamin Lewis
President
Benjamin is the President and founder of Browder-Hite.
From its humble beginnings out of Benjamin’s home in 2003, he has grown the company to become one of the region’s largest providers of landscape design, installation, and maintenance to residential and commercial clients alike. Operating out of multiple locations with experienced staff, Benjamin guides a firm that now offers complete turn-key options for every outdoor issue a homeowner or property manager may encounter.
Benjamin received his BA from Greensboro College and MA from Florida State University.
Ty Warren
General Manager
An Eastern Shore of Virginia man by all accounts, Ty came to Browder-Hite with extensive landscape experience. Most recently Ty founded, owned and operated Shore Lawn Care Solutions for 10 years, during which time he grew the company substantially through sales and acquisitions. At Browder-Hite, Ty is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business and assisting Benjamin Lewis with long term planning and forecasting. Well known for his friendly personality, helpful nature and inside-information of the Eastern Shore, Ty is the guiding hand during the daily workings of the company.
A lover of anything sports and the outdoors, Ty is especially fond of Duke basketball, the Masters golf tournament and spending time with his wife and family.
Donna Childers
Business Development
Donna has over 30 years of experience with financial and office management matters, including account management and customer service. While in the banking industry she served as a commercial loan administrator, executive administrative assistant, officer in charge of security, customer service representative, and as a teller.
At Browder Hite, Donna served in the role of Office Manager for 8 years before transitioning to Client Relations in 2023. In this new role she uses her extensive knowledge of our clients, their properties and the plants/climate of the Eastern Shore to provide professional solutions and results.
Donna earned her Associate’s Degree in General Banking from the American Institute of Banking while working full time. She enjoys spending as much time as possible with her daughters, Michaela, Rebecca and her grandchildren. Donna also serves at the Rock Church of the Eastern Shore on the music ministry team, as the children’s church director and as the VBS sports camp director.
Barbara Butts-Harakal
Office Manager
Barbara is a proud mom of four with a strong background in business management and customer service. Over the years, she has built her career around helping others feel heard, respected, and confident in the choices they make. She also runs a small business on the side, where she channels her passion for people and creates with her desire for offering personalized services.
Her goal with Browder-Hite is simple: to ensure every client feels valued and supported from start to finish. Whether you’re reaching out with questions or making a big decision, she wants you to walk away knowing you made the right choice. Your trust means everything to her—and she’s here to make sure you feel good about putting it in us.
Browder-Hite
11368 Broadwater Road
Exmore, VA 23350
Mailing Address
PO Box 265
Exmore, Virginia 23350
Business Hours:
Monday — Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Weekends: Closed