Who is Maxwell Landscape Construction?
Maxwell Landscape Construction transforms outdoor spaces with precision, innovation, and a passion for quality craftsmanship. Built on integrity and customer-focused service, MLC has become a trusted name in both residential and commercial landscape construction. Our experienced team handles everything from hardscapes and outdoor living areas to large-scale site development, always focused on lasting results.
What began as a small operation has grown into a thriving company known for reliability and excellence. With landmark projects that have shaped communities, MLC continues to push the boundaries of landscape construction—creating spaces that inspire and stand the test of time.
Our Leadership Team
Our success is driven by a leadership team that brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and craftsmanship to every project. Led by industry professionals, we thrive on a shared commitment to both quality and innovation.
DEXTER MAXWELL
President
Dexter began landscaping at the age of 14, helping a neighbor with subdivision projects and quickly discovering a passion for earth-moving and entrepreneurship. While earning a degree in Business Management, he gained hands-on experience working for various landscape companies. After college, he moved to Atlanta and rose through the ranks from foreman to operations manager. In 2011, he founded Maxwell Gardens with just one employee, and today the company has grown to over 15 employees and three installation crews. Dexter finds the greatest reward in transforming disordered properties into beautiful, functional spaces. He takes pride in creating opportunities for others to grow their careers and support their families through the business.
ERNIE MURPHY
COO
Ernie’s love for landscape construction began in childhood, gardening alongside his family and being surrounded by plants year-round. Originally planning to attend medical school after earning a degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson, he ultimately chose to follow his passion for plants and the outdoors, returning to earn a master’s in landscape architecture. As COO of MLC, he finds the most rewarding part of his role is witnessing the joy clients feel when they see their transformed spaces. Outside of work, Ernie enjoys running, working out, spending time with loved ones, and staying active in his garden. He also finds joy in modular origami, a hobby he taught himself that combines patience and creativity to craft intricate three-dimensional paper designs.
JUSTIN ALDERMAN
Project Manager
Justin got his start in the landscape industry working alongside his dad in lawn care, a passion he carried through college and eventually returned to after leaving his first post-grad job. Over the past decade, he’s gained hands-on experience with several landscape companies, sharpening his skills and leadership. He holds a B.S. in Graphic Communications Management with a minor in Marketing from Georgia Southern University. Justin loves being outdoors and values the strong team he works with at MLC. He’s driven by a desire to create lasting, functional solutions for clients’ landscapes. For him, the most rewarding part of the job is seeing a project through from start to finish and witnessing the satisfaction it brings to both clients and his team. In his free time, Justin enjoys duck hunting and spending time in the great outdoors.
BRANDON LAUGHRIDGE
Project Manager
Brandon has spent the past 14 years in the landscape construction industry, working his way up from laborer to foreman and now project manager. His passion lies in creating beautiful outdoor living spaces, with experience ranging from small projects to multi-million-dollar luxury residential installs. Brandon specializes in high-end, custom designs and manages both in-house crews and subcontractors across various trades. As a project manager, he oversees every aspect of the project to ensure a smooth, efficient process. He’s committed to staying current with industry trends and practices, always looking for ways to grow and improve. Brandon’s ultimate goal is to deliver exceptional results that exceed client expectations and showcase the highest level of craftsmanship.
Our Culture + Values
- Back each other up, no matter what
- Succeed as a team with our big picture view
- Keep the team vibin’ at 100!
- Give our time and talents to improve our surroundings
- Lead by our example of serving others’ needs
- Educate you on the big picture and empower you to do the right thing
- Offer cross-company career paths with professional and financial benefits
- Open doors to life-enriching experiences and developmental opportunities
- Provide quality equipment & resources to aid your success
- Take a creative risk in the name of “doing the right thing” for our customers
- Be present searching for meaningful opportunities to connect with our customers and make them smile
- Add value beyond the core of our business
- Go ‘all in’ by tackling unforeseen challenges with ingenuity and positivity
- Take advantage of our empowerment philosophy by exercising my own judgement
- Think and act like an owner by prioritizing safety and taking pride in my personal presentation
- Care for the equipment and resources entrusted to me
Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and making a lasting impact. Guided by our core values, we Grow Together, Leave It Better, Believe Fiercely, have Spontaneous Connections, and most importantly, we are All In! This philosophy shapes every project we take on, ensuring that MLC continues to build not just landscapes, but lasting relationships and thriving communities.
Community Involvement
We believe in building more than landscapes—we build strong communities through partnerships and giving back. As a Platinum Sponsor of Take It Outside, we proudly support their mission to improve lives and fight mental illness by connecting people with the healing power of the outdoors. Take It Outside brings together individuals and organizations in the Outdoor Services Industry to promote outdoor activity and mental wellness across the Southeast. MLC supports this vision by sponsoring events, partnering with impactful groups, and making a difference both on and off the job site.