Southern Botanical
Carolyn Russo has extensive work experience in accounting and finance roles. Carolyn is currently a Vice President of Accounting at Southern Botanical since December 2020. Prior to that, they worked as an Assistant Controller at Compass Datacenters starting from June 2018. Carolyn also has experience as an Independent Consultant at RealFoundations from September 2017. From 2003 to 2014, they served as an Assistant Controller at Willbros T&D Services, where they implemented financial and job cost systems and trained staff on new systems. Carolyn also worked at EY as a Controller from January 1999 to December 2001, where they managed a team and consolidated regional accounting support centers. Lastly, they worked as a Senior Finance Manager at Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company from January 1997 to January 2000, where they successfully consolidated restaurant support functions and implemented an electronic call track system.
Carolyn Russo completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance from The George Washington University, which they attended from 1981 to 1985. Later, they pursued a Master's degree at the University of Arkansas, although the start and end years for this degree are not provided.
Southern Botanical
Southern Botanical is known as The Green Standard in the landscaping industry, serving as Dallas' #1 preferred landscape provider for prominent commercial properties and high-end residential estates. Offering comprehensive landscape services including lawn, garden, and irrigation management, certified tree care, and design-build services allows our team to deliver exceptional quality and value to each of our clients. Our award-winning projects have been widely recognized for exceptional beauty, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. As a locally owned company, we are proud to service some of the most iconic properties in the Dallas Fort Worth area including Klyde Warren Park, George Bush Library, Dallas Zoo, Legacy West, and more. We see our work as an important way of developing and investing in our local community. Services are tailored to our client’s preferences and specific property needs – no two projects are the same, and we like it that way. Continuous communication keeps expectations aligned and allows us to develop long-standing relationships with clients. We are honored that word-of-mouth referrals have grown our business for 25+ years. It all started with a boy who wanted a bike. Dallas native, Jason Craven, began mowing neighborhood lawns when he was 12 years old to earn money for a new bicycle. His entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail kept him going long after he bought that bike, and many of his original clients and employees are still with the company today. As Jason says, “there’s nothing magic about our services – we simply set high standards, do what we say we are going to do, and treat people right along the way.” Southern Botanical’s unique culture of service and achievement attracts talented team members and loyal clients to this day.