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Meet Our Board of Directors
Through the conservative approach of the National Horticulture (NHF) Board of Directors, the green industry will continue to reap the rewards of their efforts. The goal of NHF is to organize concentrated programs that address specific problems affecting green industry and related segments. With sufficient funding from a large base of contributors, the board’s efforts attract the most skilled researchers, dedicated educators and promising students.
Over the years, while the foundation’s focus has broadened its reach to new audiences, it remains focused on the importance of research and education as primary objective.
Executive Committee

PRESIDENT
Mike Marshall
Marshall Tree Farm
michael@marshalltrees.com
Ph: 352-528-3880

VICE PRESIDENT
Ed Bravo
Big Trees Plantation
ejb.btp@gmail.com
(352) 332-2150 Edit


SECRETARY/TREASURER
Austin Bryant
Heart of Florida Greenhouses
austin@heartplants.com
Ph: 863-735-1199
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
George Hackney
Hackney Nursery, Inc.
george@hackneynursery.com
Ph: 850-442-6115
Board Members

Dr. Joe Cialone
Tropical Computers

David Liu
Foliage Design Systems


Kevin Riley
Rockledge Gardens
John Mendozza
Amerivest Business Brokers


William "Mick" Ross
Ross Garden Design
Peter James
No Worries Landscape

Manny Rodriguez
Plants In Design

Chuck Cruse
Farm Credit of Florida

Dr. John Peterson
Retired University of Florida
National Horticulture Foundation is Adminstered by FNGLA
1533 Park Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32835
407-295-7994 | 800-375-3642 | FAX: 407-295-1619
Email: info@nationalhorticulturefoundation.org
Questions regarding the foundation,contact Linda Reindl, NHF Executive Director
lreindl@fngla.org

Ex-officio Board Members

Liz Felter
Mid Florida REC/Apopka

Dr. Wayne Mackay
University of Arkansas

Dr. Dean Kopsell
University of Florida
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