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Who we are and why you want us on your property!

In 1904 two handsome guys were sitting around a campfire enjoying a cold one when we thought "We sleep on the dirt, why not work with it?!" and as legend has it, Upstate Ground Works was created. Just kidding!  We are a 5 star Owner- Operators excavation - grading company located outside of Greenville, S.C. in the mountain town of Travelers Rest, S.C. Our company consists of two partners, Nathaniel Gutchess and Michael Edwards. Jennifer Gutchess handles all the office duties. By staying small and simple we can better serve our customers needs and maintain affordable services. Our goal is to fully execute the work requested from our customers in an efficient, affordable, and professional manor. We maintain excellent equipment and love to work. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is what earns us constant repeat and referral business.

Who's on board?

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Nathaniel Gutchess

OWNER - OPERATOR

 

I enjoy candlelight dinners and romantic walks on the beach -oh wait, wrong site! My love for operating equipment and working with dirt came at 19yrs old when I was a foreman of a logging crew in Upstate NY. Dozers, skidders, Excavators, and skidsteers were all readily abundant. I used to put in endless hours sculpting and creating motocross tracks for after work enjoyment. Now, when not operating equipment, I enjoy camping, mountain biking, and riding my street bike in the mountains with family and friends.

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Michael Edwards

OWNER - OPERATOR

 

When my boots hit the ground in the morning they don't stop until the job is done! I'm the other half in this business and couldn't be happier. Nathaniel and I have been friends for over 20 years and we work very well together. I have immense experience with working with the public and operating machinery. I'm an avid hunter, cyclist and a workaholic!

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Jennifer Gutchess

CFO

 

I'm Jennifer, wife of Nathaniel, and office extraordinaire! I take care of all the invoicing, payments, and customer relations.  If you can't reach Nathaniel or Mike, you'll reach me. With over 20 years of accounting and office admin experience, my goal is to make our office as streamlined as possible while giving our customers the experience they deserve. 

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