Board of Directors

To Educate and Inspire
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Keith Johnston, President

Landscape Design Services


Tony Thom, Vice President

Spring Meadow Nursery


Tony Siemen, Secretary

Seaver’s Lawn Service


Phil Syswerda, Treasurer

Great Lakes Landscape Supply


Elliot Rudert, MNLA Chapter Representative

High Format


Heather Peacock, MNLA Chapter Representative

Lakeshore Property Services LLC


Dan Riddle, At-Large Director

Trees Of The Field LLC / Parma Tree Farm


Doug Zelenka, At-Large Director

Michigan Turf & Ornamental


Miranda Niemiec, At-Large Director

Great Garden Plants


Darci Szanto, At-Large Director

Spartan Distributors, Inc.


Eric Nelson, At-Large Director

Weesies Bros Garden Center & Landscaping



West Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association (WMNLA)

Key Annual Objectives

Produce an effective and relevant Educational Program for member firms

  • High caliber presenters to bring truly useful content to our members.
  • Generally offered mid-day in October, November, December, January, and February.

Produce an Annual Golf Outing

  • Membership-building event.
  • Promote camaraderie and networking among members.
  • Generate income to support the Association’s scholarship fund or other designated pursuits which strengthen our industry.
  • Generate operational income.
  • Kick-off to the Association’s educational year.
  • Generally held on a Friday afternoon in September.