The Edge September/October 2025

Chair Pam Dooley , Plants Creative Landscapes Vice Chair Roscoe Klausing , LIC, Klausing Group BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE

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

Beth Berry, Advanced Turf Solutions Nick Brummel, LIC Brummel Lawn & Landscape, LLC Jennifer Burnett, LandCare Dan Carrothers, SiteOne Landscape Supply Ivan Giraldo,

Upcoming Events ELEVATE PHOENIX, ARIZONA | NOVEMBER 2-5, 2025

Clean Scapes LP Claire Goldman, R&R Landscaping Warren Gorowitz, Hunter Industries John Guth , LIC, Green Lawn Fertilizing, LLC Angela Hieronimus,

Don’t miss NALP’s annual conference and expo, ELEVATE, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Caterpillar. nalpelevate.org

Blades of Green Jennifer Jorge ,

King Green Chris Lee ,

NALP EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA | JANUARY 12-15, 2026

Earthworks, Inc. Doug McDuff, Landscape America Will Pereira

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 SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA | FEBRUARY 4-7, 2026 Network with the industry’s most inspiring CEOs and senior executives at Leaders Forum, our annual executive-level conference. It’s a mix of leadership education, and a deep dive into industry challenges and legislative and regulatory issues, with plenty of time to build and strengthen relationships. Powered by Aspire. landscapeprofessionals.org/leadersforum NATIONAL COLLEGIATE LANDSCAPE COMPETITION EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN | MARCH 18-21, 2026 The National Collegiate Landscape Competition is the top recruiting event of the year. Where else can you go to meet 600 of the nation’s top college landscape and horticulture students? Get a booth at the career fair, network with industry, faculty and suppliers, support students and watch them showcase their skills in more than two dozen events. Powered by STIHL. landscapeprofessionals.org/NCLC

Tim Portland , LIC, Yellowstone Landscape J.T. Price , Landscape Workshop Teddy Russell, Russell Landsape Group Brandon Sheppard, Weedman Chris Senske , Senske Services

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