Certified Plant Professional Update & Renewals

NCNLA NEWS

Certified Plant Professional Update

More than 25 people traveled to Wilmington, NC, on June 9 to take the Certified Plant Professional (CPP) Exam at the New Hanover County Arboretum. Thank you to Lloyd Singleton, Director, New Hanover County – Cooperative Extension, and staff for their support and assistance in hosting this exam. Congratulations to the following individuals who earned their CPP accreditations. Sarah Allen, Tryon Palace Brian Best, City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Dr. Jennifer C. Bradley, University of Mount Olive Kelton Byrd, Kelton Byrd’s Lawncare Brittany Cook, Carolina Garden Company Pamela Hanson, Carteret Community College Horticulture Program Jason Hughes, The Southern Landscape Group Colton Johnson, B.B. Barns Landscaping Dillon Lackey, Central Piedmont Community College Rachel McIntyre, Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Philip Perez, Elon University Michael Spafford, Tryon Palace Brian Wasnock, Wrightsville Beach Landscaping & Lawn Care Shelby Werner, Carol Woods Retirement Community Mary Theresa Williams, Canopy Lawn Care

The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association would also like to recognize the following professionals who recently renewed their Certified Plant Professional Certifications (as of Aug. 3, 2022): Kevin Cassel, Cooperative Extension at New Hanover County Center Sheldon Galloway, Garden Environments Donna K. Harbolt Carl Dean “C.D.” Prillaman, Prillaman Landscape Dimensions, Inc. Elizabeth Riley, Alamance Community College

Kelton Byrd, new CPP holder, St. Pauls, NC

Pamela Hanson, new CPP holder, Morehead City, NC

Upcoming CPP Exams

• Sept. 14, 2022: Pike Nursery in Charlotte, NC (two testing times available) • Jan. 16, 2023: Green & Growin’ 23 in Greensboro, NC

For more information about the CPP program, to renew your CPP certification or to register for an upcoming exam, visit www.NCNLA.com or email education@ncnla.com.