February 11, 2016 – Downers Grove, Ill. – The National Garden Bureau (NGB) and All-America Selections (AAS) met recently during the ASTA Flower & Vegetable Seed Conference in California to plan future activities and elect board members.
At that time, NGB members elected a new president, vice president and three new directors to the Board.
New officers of the National Garden Bureau for 2016-2017 are:
- President: Heather Kibble, Sakata Seed
- Vice-President: Tim Hodson, Great American Publishing
- Past President: Claire Watson, PanAmerican Seed
- Treasurer: Mike Connelly, American Takii
Three new directors joined Rebecca Lusk of The Dummen Group and Jeanne Svob of SHS Griffin on the NGB Board:
- John Fendley, Sustainable Seeds
- Ryan McEnaney, Bailey Nurseries
- Mike Lizotte, American Meadows
Heather Kibble, NGB’s new president, commented “There has never been a more exciting time to be part of the gardening industry. I look forward to working with the NGB board and staff to support current gardeners and reach out to new generations to share the joy and benefits of growing plants. The social media tools we have today give the NGB a communication reach we would have never dreamed of in the past. Thank you for your support!”
NGB’s future plans include introducing new programs to help members promote their products and sustain the awareness of gardening as a fun and beneficial activity.
Each organization is on a two-year rotation of electing officers, so AAS elected one new director to add to the current board, currently led by officers:
- President: Angus Mellish, Vesey Seed
- Vice-President: Connie Dam-Byl, William Dam Seeds
- Past President: Ron Cramer, Xiant Technologies
- Treasurer: Patty Buskirk, Seeds By Design
All-America Selection added Tony Nederhand of Express Seed to the board, joining current directors:
- John Burrows, ProVeg Seeds
- Justin Hancock, Costa Farms
- Mark Gross, PanAmerican Seed
- Jenny Kuhn, C. Raker & Sons
- Jenny Wegley, Dallas Arboretum
For more information about National Garden Bureau or All-America Selections, please contact Diane Blazek.
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