The Edge March/April/May 2026

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

Beth Berry Advanced Turf Solutions Steve Bromell Pro Cutters Lawnscapes Nick Brummel, LIC Landscape Workshop, LLC Jennifer Burnett LandCare Dan Carrothers SiteOne Landscape Supply Ivan Giraldo Chair Pam Dooley , Plants Creative Landscapes Vice Chair Roscoe Klausing , LIC, Klausing Group, PBC

Landscape Technician Bootcamp Your complete guide to classroom and hands-on training for your crews. landscapeprofessionals.org/bootcamp

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE

Upcoming Events FIELD TRIP COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO | JUNE 17-18, 2026

Clean Scapes LP Claire Goldman R&R Landscaping Warren Gorowitz Hunter Industries David Hanny Virginia Green Angela Hieronimus

Go behind-the-scenes at Timberline Landscaping with an interactive facility tour and education sessions. NALP Field Trip is an event that’ll give you actionable takeaways to implement in your business and take it to the next level. landscapeprofessionals.org/fieldtrip

RENEWAL & REMEMBRANCE ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA | JULY 19-20, 2026

Blades of Green Jennifer Jorge King Green Chris Lee EarthWorks, Inc. Doug McDuff Landscape America Will Pereira Russell Landscape Group Tim Portland , LIC Yellowstone Landscape J.T. Price Landscape Workshop, LLC Teddy Russell Russell Landsape Group Brandon Sheppard Weed Man

For more than 25 years, lawn care and landscape professionals have traveled across the country to donate their time and expertise to enhance the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery. Families and team members welcome. Powered by Hustler and DeWalt. landscapeprofessionals.org/RR ELEVATE TAMPA, FLORIDA | NOVEMBER 8-11, 2026 Don’t miss NALP’s annual conference and expo, ELEVATE, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. With education touching on all facets of industry business and the best networking and peer-learning in the industry, this is the one event you and your team members really don’t want to miss. Powered by Cat. nalpelevate.org Immerse yourself in a transformative experience at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Through compelling case studies, dynamic discussions, and insights from world renowned faculty, hone your strategic vision and sharpen leadership skills fit for the industry’s elite. landscapeprofessionals.org/Executive-Leadership-Program LEADERS FORUM FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO | FEBRUARY 3-6, 2027 Join us at Leaders Forum, NALP’s premier member-only gathering for landscape and lawn care CEOs and top executives who are driving growth and shaping the future. Through a powerful mix of executive-level business and leadership sessions, candid peer-to-peer discussions, and both structured and relaxed networking at one of Puerto Rico’s most exclusive and destinations, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, forge valuable partnerships, and return recharged and ready to lead at a higher level. Powered by Aspire. landscapeprofessionals.org/leadersforum NALP EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA | JANUARY 11-14, 2027

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