Board of Directors

To Educate and Inspire
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Tony Thom, President

Spring Meadow Nursery


Elliot Rudert, Vice President & MNLA Chapter Representative

High Format


Tony Siemen, Secretary

Seaver’s Lawn Service


Phil Syswerda, Treasurer

Great Lakes Landscape Supply


Keith Johnston, Immediate Past President & MNLA Chapter Representative

Landscape Design Services


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.