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2007 MNLA Committees

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Awards/Nominating | Certification | Commercial Flower Growers | Committee Chairs Council | Commercial Seedling | Environmental Concerns | Garden Center | Government Affairs | Hardscapes | Irrigation | Landscape Awards | Landscape Contractors | Landscape Design | Landscape Lighting | Landscape Management | Member Services | Nursery | Publications | Public Relations | Supplier Council | Green Expo Trade Show

Awards/Nominating
This committee nominates candidates for officers and the Board of Directors, plus chooses association honorees. Membership on the committee is limited to the six most immediate past presidents.

Jim Wilson, CP [Chair]
Roger Landsburg, CP
Sue Lindstrom
John Mickman
Cliff Otten, CP
Denny McNamara, CP

Certification
This committee, in cooperation with the University of Minnesota, oversees and promotes the MNLA Certified Professional program, manual and exams.

Tom Haugo, CP [Chair]
Laurie Robinson [Vice Chair], CP
Lance Barthel, CP
Terry Ferriss
Robin Fruth-Dugstad, CP
Jeff Gillman
Susan Jacobson, CP
Deb Kvamme
Tim Nelson, CP
Edward Plaster
Nick Sargent, CP
Kurt Schrader, CP
Anna Struthers, CP
Bert Swanson, CP
Tim Vogel, CP

Certification Exam Support Team

Gary Affolter, CP
Dennis Easley
Kim Gaida, CP
Jeff Pilla, CP

Commercial Flower Growers
This committee provides education and information on greenhouse management, perennial field production, and herbaceous plant materials to MNLA members.

Dean Engelmann, CP [Chair]
Neil Anderson
Bob Cashman, CP
Samuel Drahn
John Erwin
Lew Gerten, CP
Mike Heger
Shayne Johnson
Carolyn Jones
Jon Katzung
Debbie Lonnee, CP
Matt Miller
Andy Petersen
Anna Struthers, CP
John Wickens
Lori Ylitalo

Committee Chairs Council
This committee facilitates sharing amongst all MNLA committee leaders. All committee chairs are members of the council.

Van Cooley [Chair]

Commercial Seedling
This committee acts as a watchdog and advocate for the commercial tree seedling industry.

Bill Sayward [Chair]
Michael Laine
Gary Lee
Dave Olsen
Dean Schumacher
Bert Swanson, CP

Environmental Concerns
This committee works to educate members and the public on environmental issues, including the benefits of sustainable landscaping.

Jim Hagstrom [Chair]
Matt Brooks
Carolin Dittmann, CP
Mike Kelly, CP
David Lange, CP
Mary Maguire Lerman
Mary Meyer, CP
Cathy Rose
Nick Sargent, CP
Joe Schaffer
Rebecca Seibel-Hunt
Nathan Sheldon, CP
Bert Swanson, CP
Tom Tennant, CP

Garden Center
This committee provides services to help retailers operate their businesses more successfully, including: Expo education, special education days, garden center tours, and marketing programs.

Jeff Pilla, CP [Chair]
Randy Berg, CP
Alec Charais, CP
Van Cooley
Craig Corby
Jeff Farber, CP
Karl Foord
Jeff Gillman
Carole Hlavay, CP
Scott Moon, CP
John O'Reilly
Fred Struck
Leo VanderBroek
Bob Velander, CP
Judy Zierdan

Government Affairs
This committee oversees MNLA participation on legislative and regulatory issues. The committee will assist in lobbying efforts and coordinating the Day on the Hill and Legislative Luncheon programs.

Tim Malooly, CIC [Chair]
Joe Bailey
Tom Faust, CP
Scott Frampton
Gary Lee
Mick McGuire, CP
John Mickman, CP
Tim Power, CP
Bill Sayward
David Stougaard
Nicholas Tamble
Jennifer Wilson, CP

Hardscapes
This committee plans education programs for landscape contractors and suppliers who specialize in hardscape features (retaining walls, pavers, etc.). Working in cooperation with the Landscape Contractors Committee, the committee strives for the professional improvement of the hardscape installation segment of the industry.

Bob Swanson, CP [Chair]
Tim Oberg [Vice Chair]
Paul Barton
Kurt Blauer
Scott Frampton
Jay Huisken
Dave Klein
Matt Mallas
John Moe, CP
Rob Morse
Bill Robinson, CP
Herman Roerick

Supplier Support Team

Jon Bowe
Rob Goltz
Scott Hertzenberg
Al Hoffman
Jim Krause
Dave McElroy
Burt Plett
Jon Schroetke
Mike Simons

Irrigation
This committee plans education programs for irrigation professionals plus monitors regulatory issues pertinent to the landscape irrigation industry.

Duggan Kelly, CP [Chair]
Ron Soukup, CIC [Vice Chair]
Pat Cody
Eric Edgett
Dan Ferencik
Jeff Latterell
Tim Malooly, CIC
John Mickman, CP
Al Nagle
Brent Neubauer
Steve Pallas
Bard Stazvold
Rick Walter
Scott Wicklund

Landscape Awards
This committee manages the association program that recognizes excellence in landscape design, landscape construction, and irrigation design/installation. Members are designated to serve on this committee by the Irrigation Industry, Landscape Contractors, and Landscape Design Committees.

Rick Tesch [Chair]
Paul Barton
Jim Bever
Barb Dunsmore, CP
Jeff Greeney
Rob LaFavor
Doug Geesaman, CP
Duggan Kelly, CP
Jeff Latterell
Mark Madsen, CP
Brent Neubauer
Jay Siedschlaw

Landscape Contractors
This committee plans education programs for landscape contractors plus monitors regulatory issues pertinent to the landscape installation industry.

Scott Frampton [Chair]
Doug Geesaman, CP [Vice Chair]
Paul Barton
Jim Bever
Greg Flakne, CP
Jeff Greeney
Ross Iverson
Mike McNamara, CP
Todd Peterson, CP
Herman Roerick
Leo VanderBroek
Marshall Wellman, CP
Patrick Warden, CP

MASLA Liaison

Jim Hagstrom

Landscape Design
This committee plans education programs for landscape designers, including Expo education, special education days and tours.

Dale Gustafson, CP [Chair]
Barbara Dunsmore, CP
Jim Calkins
Jan Klaus
Robert LaFavor, CP
Aaron Lutz
Mark Madsen, CP
Meg Malde Arnosti, CP
John Moe, CP
Nathan Sheldon, CP
Jay Siedschlaw
David Sonka
Rick Tesch
Craig Trenary

Landscape Lighting Task Force
This committee is charged with developing educational seminars and tours. It is a joint task force that includes local landscape lighting suppliers, plus representatives of the following MNLA committees: Landscape Design, Hardscapes, and Landscape Contractors.

John Moe, CP [Chair]
Gerry De La Vega
Mike Fastrup
Mark Hanson
Nels Peterson
Bill Robinson
Tony Schmidt

Landscape Management
This committee plans education programs for lawn care and landscape management companies plus monitors regulatory issues pertinent to the lawn care industry.

Brad Tabke, CP [Chair]
Joel Butler
Dan Faust
Heidi Heiland
Jamie Hightshoe
Jeff Jensen
Richard Klawitter
Bob Kroth
Bob Mugaas
Tom Polak
Sandy Proshek, CP
Jim Walsh

MTGF Liaison

Larry Vetter

Member Services
This committee identifies, develops and promotes services to assist member firms in operating their businesses more successfully. This committee also creates and coordinates programs and services to recruit new people into the industry and help members better manage human resources.

Terri McEnaney [Chair]
Kurt Schrader, CP [Vice Chair]
Hilary Bullock
Rose Eggert
Karl Foord
Ivan Izzo
Jan Klaus
John Mickman, CP
Rob Morse
Judy Remington
Bob Velander, CP

Nursery
This committee provides education and information on nursery management, nursery mechanization, and woody plant materials to MNLA members; plus coordinates the Plant Materials Tour and Plant of the Month articles.

Bert Swanson, CP [Chair]
John Daniels, CP
Dan Dopkins
Jeff Gillman
Andrew Haanpaa
Stan Hokanson
Kendall Klaus
Dave Kleinhuizen, CP
Shawn Ludwig, CP
Bill Mielke
Susan Morlock
Eric Nordlie
Rick Riemer
Terry Schwartz
Cory Whitmer, CP

Publications
This committee oversees and coordinates the creation and revision of MNLA's printed materials that are designed as sales tools. These publications include: Trees & Shrubs catalog, Perennials catalog, Seasonal Color, Ideas for Outdoor Living, Yard & Garden Planner, Northern Gardener series, and Planting & Care Guide.

Debbie Lonnee, CP [Chair]
Mike Heger [Vice Chair]
Neil Anderson
Lance Barthel, CP
Dan Flotterud
Stephanie Kasten, CP
Steve Kelley
Mary Meyer, CP
Peter Moe, CP
Jayne Roberts
Nancy Rose

Public Relations
This committee coordinates programs that promote to the public the products and services of MNLA members, as well as programs to enhance the image of the association and the industry. These programs include Garden Minnesota Yearbook, GardenMinnesota.com, State Fair exhibit, Arbor Month program, Capitol holiday decorating, and TV and internet advertising partnership programs.

Heidi Heiland, CP [Chair]
Rose Eggert
Karen Filloon, CP
Paul Hugunin
Terri McEnaney
Bill Mielke
Douglas Owens-Pike
Rachael Nelson
Dani Pratt
George Ritten
Jennifer Wilson, CP

State Fair Support Team

Tim Krey
Marshall Wellman, CP

Supplier Council
This committee seeks to enhance MNLA's relationship with the supplier community by discussing and taking action in areas such as: Educational and networking programs to help suppliers operate their businesses more successfully; recommending enhancements to the trade show and education programs at the Minnesota Green Expo; recommending enhancements to association publications; and creating methods for suppliers to support MNLA member recruitment. The council is limited to 10 members appointed by the association president for staggered terms.

Carrie Evans [Chair]
Herman Roerick [Vice Chair]
Marc Bullis
Ken Fields
Steve Grabski
Dave Johnson
John Mickman, CP
Suzette Nordstrom
Dave Oberle
Neil Wilson, CP

Green Expo Trade Show
This committee oversees planning and helps with on-site management of the Minnesota Green Expo.

Bill Mielke [Co-Chair]
Paul Pike, CP [Vice Chair]
Dan Bailey
Lowell Blom
Carrie Evans
Kim Gaida, CP
Paul Griffin
Sue Gundersen, CP
Roger Hintze
Ken Liddell
Steve Pallas
Brad Pederson, CP
Andy Peterson
Tim Power, CP
Dick Riemenschneider