Joe Szczechowicz is owner of SLS Outdoor Living, a premier landscaping company on the North Shore.
Joe is a self-made business owner celebrating 50 years in business in 2025. A graduate of the Essex Tech associate’s degree program, Joe built his company through dedication, talent, and an unwavering work ethic.
A respected leader in the green industry, Joe is a Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional and a Beacon Award winner from the Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals—recognized as a role model for others in the field. He is a past president of the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals, a current board member of the Green Industry Alliance, and an active advisory board member for both Essex Tech and Norfolk Aggie high schools.
Joe’s career reflects the very best of the industry he loves: craftsmanship, integrity, and a commitment to helping the next generation succeed.
