MEET THE FOUNDER

Mr. Nicholas Petrino served in the United States Navy from 2002–2006 as an Information Systems Technician, 2nd Class Petty Officer. During his tenure, he earned two Naval Achievement Medals overseas in the Middle East, for his roles in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in 2006, he enjoyed his R&R as an ocean rescue lifeguard for the City of Lake Worth Beach. In 2013, he chose to venture into the code enforcement field. While employed with the City, he met the contracted city landscaper, who provided lot clearing services for the Code Enforcement Nuisance Abatement Program. As time passed, his interest in landscape beautification grew. A year later, he chose to leave the City of Lake Worth Beach and became a Landscaping Sales Associate. He immersed himself in the field, and being a fast learner, he was able to vastly increase the company’s net worth, in recurring sales. In mid-November of 2018, he chose to branch off and create his own company. Shortly after, Fresh Start Maintenance Inc. was up and running! However, almost immediately, the company fell victim to multiple vicious acts of vandalism and robbery. His trucks were severely damaged, and his newly purchased equipment was stolen. Even though he was knocked down and discouraged, with no equipment and clients in need of his services, he quickly regrouped and repaired what needed repair. He replenished his equipment stock, held his head high, and persevered through the hardship. He stayed true to his lifelong lesson, “When the bottom falls out from under us, we can either let it break us or give us a chance to rise stronger than before.” Today, Mr. Petrino employs a multitude of skilled and dedicated crews, focused on providing quality landscaping services, all because he chose to rise.