Landscape Foreman Mike Oaks has several decades of experience with softscaping, hardscaping, water feature installation, and carpentry. Originally from Ohio, Mike is 37 years old and happily married to Melissa, who together they proudly parent their one teenage daughter Emma. In his spare time, Mike enjoys time with his family, working on cars, car shows, and auto racing. Mike says he loves the support of his team and the challenges of providing a wide range of landscaping services to Rockaway’s residential and commercial clients. Thank you, Mike, for being part of Team Rockaway!
Meet Jerome Morris!
Jerome is a relative newcomer to the Rockaway carpentry team but brings with him 40 years of woodworking and artistry. At 59, Jerome is happily married with one daughter and a granddaughter. As a native of Jacksonville Beach, Jerome is well-known for his artistry, which is focused primarily on surfing and fishing. Jerome says everyone’s friendly here at Rockaway, and we’re doing quality work for our clients. Thank you, Jerome, for being part of Team Rockaway!
Meet Zane Chapman
Zane Chapman brings a dynamic 14 years of industry experience to his role as Rockaway’s Production Manager. Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Zane’s passion for efficiency and a “get-it-done” attitude are evident in everything he does. When he’s not ensuring projects run smoothly, you might find him fishing, playing pool, hitting the open road on his motorcycle, or boxing. Zane says Rockaway is a great local company with terrific owners, management, & staff to work with. We thank you for all you do Zane for our clients and team members.
Meet Timothy Volkers!
A familiar face at Rockaway, Tim joined us a few months after we opened our doors 14 years ago. While his role has evolved over time, his dedication has remained constant. Originally a corporate pilot from Georgia, Tim eventually landed (pun intended!) in Jacksonville Beach, where he tackled his home renovations. Now, his expertise flourishes as our resident shop assistant, caring for our plant inventory and more. Tim finds joy in Rockaway’s growth and the strong bond he shares with the owners. Thank you, Tim, for being a valued member of the Rockaway family!
Meet Floyd McEntire Jr!
Floyd has been with Rockaway for less than a year, but he’s quickly become an integral part of the team as Shop Manager, providing maintenance and repairs on the full line of our small and large equipment inventory. Originally from Vevay, Indiana, Floyd brought with him decades of experience in equipment maintenance, plus a proud background as a veteran firefighter and safety trainer. At 37 years of age, Floyd enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, walking along the downtown Riverwalk, and riding motorcycles during his off time. Floyd says Rockaway is a great, fast-growing company that’s an excellent place to work with good people. And he’s eager to contribute to improving our operational excellence. Thank you, Floyd, for being a part of Team Rockaway!
Meet Anthony Canales!
Originally from Peru, Anthony has been with us for five years. He’s single, has one son, and loves to visit new places in his free time. Anthony says Rockaway is the best company he’s worked for. Anthony’s focus as a Rockaway Senior Irrigation Technician is on higher-level troubleshooting and repairs, irrigation inspections, analysis, setup, programming, and monitoring of Weathermatics Smartlink controllers, and more. Anthony, thank you for your service to our clients and for being part of Team Rockaway!
Meet Nate Walsh Raborn!
As a Rockaway Agronomic Technician Nate helps keep your lawn healthy! Originally from Polk County, Nate follows in his father Mike’s footsteps, a longtime Rockaway Carpentry Technician. During his five months at Rockaway, Nate’s hard work and quick learning have helped us prepare for the Spring growth season. Friendly and a fast learner, Nate thrives in our team environment. He enjoys unwinding with Call of Duty after a productive day. Thank you, Nate, for being a part of Team Rockaway!
Meet Tony Carswell!
At 35 years old, Tony has 8 years of experience as a landscape technician with Rockaway and 27 years of landscaping experience considering he started in his dad’s business at age eight. He fondly recollects learning to drive on one of their tractors. Although he’s been allergic to dirt his entire life, he loves working outside for Rockaway. “I love working for Rockaway,” Tony says. As he was born and raised in Jacksonville Beach, we are fortunate at Rockaway that he chose to continue his career close to home. When he isn’t working, Tony loves spending time with his wife and four children, and baking is his favorite hobby. Thank you for all you do for us, our clients, and the community, Tony. It’s very much appreciated.
Meet Efren Cruz!
Rockaway’s Maintenance Operations Manager, Efren, brings a wealth of experience to the table. With 17 years in the industry, including 7 at Rockaway, his expertise is invaluable. Efren isn’t just a leader; he’s bilingual and actively hires, trains, and develops our team. He’s passionate about his work, stating, “I love what I do – teaching and helping improve efficiency.” Efren’s dedication extends beyond our team – his skills benefit our clients as well. Thank you, Efren, for everything you do!
