Talmadge “Tal” Coley has been hired as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), according to a release from the organization. He replaces Ben Bolusky, who announced he is retiring in June 2022 after 24 years of service. Coley will serve as the fifth CEO for the 70-year-old […]

Heather Stebbings has been appointed as the executive director of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, according to a report from Capital Press (Salem, Oregon). Stebbings most recently served the Port of Vancouver and Shaver Transportation, but she previously served as the association in a communications and government relations position for 13 years. Stebbings replaces Kristen […]

Nufarm Americas has promoted three individuals to lead the company’s business segments, according to a release from the company. The company has reorganized the leadership structure to better support new product launches and expansion efforts in the next few years. Heidi Warner has been promoted to the ornamental segment lead, Cam Copley will head the […]

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the death of Shawn Holt, who worked as a nursery sales representative for several Oregon-based wholesale nurseries and owned a nursery himself. He passed away from a rare autoimmune lung disease on November 17, 2021, at the age of 61. Shawn was born and raised in […]

Joseph Setter has been hired by Mycorrhizal Applications (MA) to be a new sales account manager for the Southeastern U.S., according to a release from the company. Based out of Greenville, South Carolina, he will support growers and distributors in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Setter […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture appointed Margaret Hoffmann to lead a rural development office in Oregon, according to a report from Oregon Capital Chronicle (Salem, Oregon). She will be helping to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loans from the agency to farmers and ranchers. The office distributed $680 million in assistance […]

Nick Stevens has been hired for the newly created position of licensee account representative in the Consumer Brand team. He’ll be supporting the growth of Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance® Roses across 40 accounts. Stevens was appointed to the position because he excelled in his role at Bailey, demonstrating […]

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Dave Adams, a retired former extension agent for Oregon State University who was an honorary lifetime member of OAN and a member of the Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame. He passed away last Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at an area hospital, from complications […]

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) is saddened to report the passing of Dr. Dave Adams, professor emeritus of horticulture at Oregon State University and retired nursery and greenhouse extension agent. Adams also was noted for his work with the Ornamental Northwest Seminars and the Master Gardeners. He passed away Tuesday, January 4. Dr. Adams […]

Jessica DeGraaf has been appointed director of retail sales for Proven Winners®, according to a release from the company. She will direct the company’s relationship with independent retail garden centers partners and continue to work directly with key accounts. Jessica will also develop new support programs to support retailers. Heather Poire has also been appointed […]