The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the Harvest Group are launching The People Academy Live, a two-day workshop, in Orlando, Fla., and Dallas this winter. “We know that finding the right employees—and keeping them—is one of the biggest concerns that landscape and lawn care companies face,” said NALP CEO Sabeena Hickman. “We are committed to helping our members find... read more
Sabeena Hickman, CEO of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, shares her personal experiences with Renewal & Remembrance, including her first year in attendance and how it has evolved since then. Renewal & Remembrance took place July 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. read more
Ticks that can spread Lyme disease now live in almost half of all U.S. counties, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rebecca Eisen, a research biologist at the CDC, reports in the Journal of Medical Entomology that since the late 1990s, the number of reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. has more... read more
The National Association of Landscape Professionals’ (NALP) new board of directors’ term began May 1. Brett Lemcke, vice president of R.M. Landscape, serves as president of the board. “We have a great group of professionals on our new board of directors who have a diverse range of knowledge and experience that will ensure that the association is helping to protect and... read more
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) hired Paul Mendelsohn as vice president of government relations. Mendelsohn will oversee the expansion of the government relations program at NALP, working in concert with Vice President of Public Affairs Missy Henriksen, NALP said. Mendelsohn served for 15 years in government relations positions with the American Institute of Architects, most recently as vice... read more
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will host the Leaders Forum event (formerly Great Escape) in Los Cabos, Mexico, February 25-27. “The association is focused on increasing professionalism and providing education and networking of the highest quality in the industry and Leaders Forum is part of that mission,” said NALP CEO Sabeena Hickman. “If you are looking to become... read more
