Build a professional network for life!
Landscape Illinois committee involvement is the best way to augment your membership. Membership, in any organization, requires both give and take. By participating on a committee, you match your special interests and talents to a Landscape Illinois program or initiative.
All committee members are approved by the committee chair
Volunteers are asked to serve for at least two years
There are usually 4-10 meetings per year depending on the committee
Landscape Illinois has three meeting formats:
In-person: The preferred meeting format is in-person, but a virtual option is available
Hybrid: Attendees have the choice to attend in person or virtually
Virtual: There is no in-person option and all attendees will be virtual
Committees and Chairs
Awards
Brian Jordison, James Martin Associates and Becca LaBarre, Platt Hill Nursery
Design
Jason Lundberg, Bruss Landscaping and Josh Griffin, Hursthouse, Inc.
Education
Mandy Leifheit-Komes, Midwest Groundcovers and Greg Johnston, McAdam Landscape Professionals
Experience – iLandscape Show
Jamie Heflin, Midwest Groundcovers and Katrina House, Xylem Rocks, Ltd.
Fire & Ice
John Downing, Casey Equipment and Anna Blankenhagen, Midwest Groundcovers
Future Landscape Industry Professionals (FLIP)
Ryan Cooper, Landscape Material & Firewood Sales and Alex Kiscellus, Doty Nurseries
Golf Outing (FULL)
Cameron McCauley, Midwest Groundcovers and Jimmy Manno, SiteOne Landscape Supply
Growers (FULL)
John Worth, Kankakee Nursery Co. and Jamie Thomas, Spring Grove Nursery
InVigorateU
Pete Worth, Kankakee Nursery Co.
Meagan Provencher, Wasco Nursery & Garden Center
Irrigation
Brett Gold, American National Sprinkler and Lighting and Michael Martin, Muellermist Irrigation
Latino Relations and Technical Skills
Eduardo Tapia, Ryco Landscaping; Jose Trenado, Kane County Landscape Materials and Supply; Terry Holum, Sebert; and Debbie Bartsch, Chalet
Magazine
Jeff True, Hursthouse, Inc.
Membership
Billy Oliver, Night Light
Garth Sager, Chalet
Owners and Senior Managers Group
Scott McAdam, Jr., McAdam Landscape Professionals and Anthony Smith, American Gardens
Regulatory and Legislative
Dan Migacz, A.M. Woodland Outdoor Design and John Fisher, Alera Group
Spring Training
Lauren Howell, Stuber Land Design
Samuel Cottrell, Stoneleaf Nursery
Sustainable and Ecological Landscape (FULL)
Brandon Losey, Alluvium Landscapes and Angela Bowman, Yellowstone Landscape
Turf (FULL)
Brandon Burns, Weedman and Josh Murray, Conserv FS
Women’s Network
Brenda Ward, Beary Landscaping
Carrie Hancock, JMR Landscaping
Young Professionals
Meghan Kohlmann, Midwest Groundcovers and Cemantha DiCristo, Lurvey Landscape Supply