CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by WNLA (formerly Winter Workshop)

February 7 & 8, 2018 9 am to 3 pm at State Fair Park

Upstairs from the CONEXSHOW in the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park, West Allis, Wisconsin

• Hear presentations about the latest Landscape, Municipal, and Nursery issues presented by top notch speakers

• Gain knowledge and earn CEUs from ISA, ICPI, NCMA, and NALP

• Pay just one flat fee and attend as many presentations as you want, on one day or on both days! Admission is

$60; $30 for students, UW Horticulture agents, and Horticulture instructors. (Admission to the CONEXSHOW

is free)

The CONEXSHOW is produced by Jewel Expositions, LLC, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association

The 2018 CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by WNLA are approved for Landscape Industry Certified

recertification at 1 CEU per hour of instruction attended. For more information on the National Association of Land-

scape Professionals recertification, please visit the NALP Recertification Center at landscapeprofessionals.org

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About the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association (WNLA):

Celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2018, WNLA serves as a state-wide association of nursery and landscape businesses

and professionals and is a member association of the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation. Currently, over 200 Wis-

consin green industry companies are members. WNLA hosts an annual Summer Field Day and Trade Show, this educa-

tional conference, an annual scholarship and education golf outing, and is a Premier Sponsor of the Wisconsin Public

Television's Garden Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. WNLA and WGIF provide legislative, regulatory, and public relations

advocacy on behalf of the state's nursery and landscape industry. WNLA and/or WGIF hold memberships as state asso-

ciations of AmericanHort and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP).

The Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association is excited to announce the featured speakers, including Roy Diblik of Northwind

Perennial Farm, Mike Boettcher of the Milwaukee Brewers, Jerry Grzeca of Grzeca Law Group, Mike Yanny of Johnson’s Nursery,

Matt Parsons of Eco-Resource Consulting, Inc., Kyle Aurit of Bailey Nurseries, Inc., Tom Buechel of Nature Hills Nursery, Mike Peden

and John Seidl of Integrated Risk Solutions, Jerry Gorchels of Pan American Seed, Steve Benzschawel of Generational Consulting,

Chris Wilson of Aquascape, Inc., Carl Dowse of SiteOne, and more! Presentations include:

• Temporary and Permanent Visa Options for Employers

• What’s New & What Works in the Landscape

• Using Cover Crops to Increase Sustainability of Horticul-ture Cropping Systems

• Plant Diseases and Their Control

• The Essentials of Maintaining Sports Fields: Miller Park and Beyond

• Growing the Profitability of your Business with SANC

• Opportunistic Plant Selection

• Overall Department of Transportation Introduction

• Cargo Securement and Vehicle Maintenance

• The Benefits of Native Vegetation in Stormwater Management

• Using LED Lighting in the Landscape

• Simple Tips for Improving Tree Health with Early Pruning

• OSHA Silica Rule for Hardscape Contractors: How to Comply

• New and Underused Perennials and Grasses

• Planting to Minimize Maintenance While Maximizing Beauty

• Irrigation Products That Conserve Water and Save Your Cus-

tomers Money

• The Art of Selling an Affordable Fountainscape to Increase

Profits

and more!

Select Presentations at the 2018 CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by WNLA are approved for

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the International Society of Arboriculture, the Interlocking Concrete

Pavement Institute, and the National Concrete Masonry Association

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018 SPEAKER SCHEDULE

9-10am

10-11 am

11-12

1-2 pm

2-3 pm

Tom Buechel

Use of Cover Crops to Increase

Sustainability of Horticulture

Cropping Systems

Dr. Brian Hudelson

Plant Diseases and Their

Control*

Mike Yanny

Opportunistic Plant Selection*

Speaker Sponsored by

Roy Diblik

Planting to Minimize

Maintenance While

Maximizing Beauty

Speaker Sponsored by

Room 1 room 3

Jeff Gibson

Annual and Perennial

Landscape Design Trends

Jerry Gorchels

Delivering Season Long Color

Jeff Gibson

What’s New & What Works in

Landscape

Steve Benzschawel

Attracting and Retaining Young

Professionals

Kris Bachtell

The Importance of Tree

Diversity*

Tree diversity is our best de-

fense against catastrophic loss-

es due to pandemic disease and/

or insects. Kris will have a list

of tree options for you to consid-

er planting.

John Seidl and Mike Peden

Overall Department Of

Transportation Intro

Don’t make costly mistakes—

find out how to comply with

DOT regulations!

Speaker Sponsored by

Kyle Aurit

New & Exciting Plants

Speaker Sponsored by

Nathan Schuettpelz

Simple Tips for Improving Tree

Health with Early Pruning*

Speaker Sponsored by

John Seidl and Mike Peden

What to Expect During a

Roadside Inspection—Learn

what the driver and the com-

pany owner should be pre-

pared for.

Speaker Sponsored by

Chris Wilson

The Art of Selling an

Affordable Fountainscape

to Increase Profits

Speaker Sponsored by

Dave Wanninger

Pruning Shrubs*

Tom Buechel

Growing the Profitability of

Your Business with SANC

Mike Boettcher

The Essentials of Maintaining

Sports Fields: Miller Park and

Beyond

Speaker Sponsored by

12 noon to 1 pm: Lunch break

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* Eligible for ISA CEUs. (All presentations are eligible for NALP CEUs).

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Thursday, February 8, 2018 SPEAKER SCHEDULE

9-10am

10-11 am

11-12

1-2 pm

2-3 pm

Tom Buechel

Use of Cover Crops to Increase

Sustainability of Horticulture

Cropping Systems

Tom Buechel

Growing the Profitability of

Your Business with SANC

Mike Yanny

Opportunistic Plant Selection*

Speaker Sponsored by

Brent Horvath

New and Underused

Perennials and Grasses

Brent provides a plant list and a

thorough look at perennials and

grasses to consider addition to

your repertoire of plants.

Mike Yanny

Opportunistic Plant Selection*

Speaker Sponsored by

Room 1 room 3

Steve Benzschawel

Attracting and Retaining Young

Professionals

Carl Dowse

Irrigation Products That

Conserve Water and Save Your

Customers Money Carl will review

sensors, controllers, nozzles, and

sprinklers that are effective tools to

reduce water use and still provide

ideal landscape conditions. Speaker

Sponsored by

John Seidl and Mike Peden

Cargo Securement and Vehicle

Maintenance

Speaker Sponsored by

Matt Parsons

The Benefits of Native

Vegetation in Stormwater

Management*

John Seidl and Mike

Peden

DOT Hours of Service/

Electronic Logging Devices

Speaker Sponsored by

Matt Parsons

The Benefits of Native

Vegetation in Stormwater

Management*

Darrin Braun

OSHA Silica Rule for

Hardscape Contractors:

How to Comply**

Jerry Grzeca &

Theodore Chadwick

An Overview of the

Immigration Issue and

the Workplace

Jerry Grzeca &

Carrie Ziegler Thomas

Temporary and Permanent

Visa Options for Employers

Sylvia Green & Bud

Arnold

Benefits of Compost in the

Landscape*

Speaker Sponsored by

12 noon to 1 pm: Lunch break

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* Eligible for ISA CEUs. ** Eligible for ICPI and NCMA CEUs. (All presentations are eligible for NALP CEUs).

Matt McCarroll

Tree & Ornamental

Fertilization*

Speaker Sponsored by

Carl Dowse

LEDs for Low Voltage Lighting

Carl will review integrated and

plug-in LEDs and the many prod-

ucts available to install and update

low voltage lighting systems that

save energy. He’ll tell you how to

calculate energy use and estimate

payback, sizing wire and trans-

formers for LED lighting systems.

Speaker

Sponsored by

Kyle Aurit

New & Exciting Plants

Speaker Sponsored by

Steve Benzschawel True to his entrepreneurial spirit, Steve started a landscaping business at age 12 and had a fleet of trucks,

employees and accounts all over Madison by the time he graduated from UW Madison. When Business World needed a new

director in 2008, Steve jumped at the chance to teach young adults about business and entrepreneurship. Steve has coached

AAU basketball for 10 years, he volunteers with Schools of Hope as an ESL tutor and he is a Big Brother to Marlo through

the Dane County BB/BS program. The 2,000+ teenagers Steve sees each year inspire and inform his presentation, “Generational

Differences at Work”. Steve is one of the Millennials he describes in his presentation and embodies his generation’s belief that

some people do their best work with earbuds in, while texting, snapping, skyping and tweeting!

Michael Boettcher, Director of Grounds, Milwaukee Brewers Michael will be starting his 10th season with the Milwaukee Brewers

Baseball Club in April and his 5th season as the Director of Grounds. He got his start in the Sports Turf Industry as a Landscape

Intern in 2004 with the Brewers under the supervision of Mr. Gary Vanden Berg, who would turn out to be one of the his greatest

mentors. After his completion of his second internship with the Boston Red Sox, he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from

UW-Madison in Horticulture emphasizing in Sports Turf and Landscape Management. Michael returned to the Brewers as a Land-

scape Manager – 2nd Assistant to Gary in 2009. After two seasons he was promoted to Grounds Manager (1st Assistant) with his

focus shifting to the field, while still overseeing the landscape. Michael is thankful everyday for the direction and opportunities

that he was given to him by Gary. After going through several seasons of change within the Grounds Department, Michael looks

forward to continuing the tradition of producing a quality field and landscape for the Milwaukee Brewers organization, while

enjoying a profession and industry that he truly loves! Michael Boettcher’s presentation is sponsored by Reinders.

SPEAKER PROFILES: CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by WNLA

Tom Buechel, Consultant, Buechel Horticulture Solutions, and Horticulture Specialist, Nature Hills Nursery Tom is a horticulture

graduate with an emphasis in business and industry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has spent the last 25 + years

learning, planning, certifying, and executing advanced growing practices by developing unique systems and utilizing exemplary

teamwork dedicated to prompting a green Earth. His passion, purpose, and adherence aim to enable green industry operations

and their teams to adapt to a changing marketplace, advance sustainable growing practices, and provide the landscape and con-

sumer with quality, healthy plants.

Kyle Aurit Sales Representative covering Southern WI & NE IL , Bailey Nurseries Kyle is a sales representative for Bailey Nurseries

covering the southern half of Wisconsin and northeast Illinois. He works with garden centers, landscapers, growers, and wholesal-

ers. Kyle has been working for Bailey Nurseries for almost 5 years, specializing in woody ornamentals and perennials. Prior to his

work with Bailey Nurseries, Kyle was a manager at a Rock county garden center for over 18 years. He attended

MATC in Mequon where he studied horticulture and landscape design. Kyle Aurit’s presentation is sponsored by

Bailey Nurseries.

Kris Bachtell, Vice President of Collections and Facilities, The Morton Arboretum Kris' role at The Morton Arboretum includes di-

recting the horticulture, grounds, and facilities operations of one of the largest arboretums in the U.S. His interests include evalu-

ating plants suitable for the colder, harsher climate of the upper Midwest, and introducing these plants through the nursery

trade. He serves as a Director for the Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program, a joint venture of The Morton Arboretum,

Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois (OGA). Kris has been directly involved with

introducing many outstanding selections from the Morton's collection into the nursery and landscape trade. Kris graduated from

the University of Illinois at Urbana and UW‑Madison, with degrees in Ornamental Horticulture.

Bud Arnold, Product Representative, Hsu Growing Supply Bud has been involved in the green industry for 25+ years. Fueled early

by helping his father spray Iron enriched fertilizers on clients’ lawns in the mid 80s for a quick green-up, and mowing lawns dur-

ing the summers during grade school, Bud's passion for horticulture grew. After high school, Bud decided to fuel his passion even

more by attending UW-River Falls and earning his Bachelors degree in Horticulture. Since then, he has worn many hats in the

industry, including golf course maintenance, irrigation technician, snow removal, property management, garden center manage-

ment, and finally landing at Hsu Growing Supply as a product representative. Bud strives to continue making strong

relationships with his customers and colleagues within the many facets of the industry, while learning new things

every day. Bud Arnold and Sylvia Green’s presentation is sponsored by Hsu Growing Supply.

Darrin Braun, Sales Representative, County Materials A retired pro/semi pro mountain biker, Darrin’s responsibilities at County

Materials vary greatly depending on which area of business he’s focused on. He performs business development in Hardscape

Product Sales as his primary focus, but also does other sales & marketing projects including the development of the County Ma-

terials Authorized Hardscape Contractor program and the Wisconsin focused Authorized Hardscape Dealer program. Darrin also

manages and develops the ICPI & NCMA industry certification training offered by County Materials. Darrin Braun’s presentation

is sponsored by County Materials.

SPEAKER PROFILES: CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by WNLA

Jerry Grzeca, Managing Partner of Grzeca Law Group, S.C. Jerry has practiced business immigration law for over twenty-five years

in both Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee. He has extensive experience providing legal services to the international business com-

munity for the hire and transfer of key personnel around the world. He has represented clients in the hospitality, healthcare, ener-

gy, information technology, transportation logistics, architectural, professional services, and manufacturing industries, among

others. He most recently served as Chair of AILA's DOS Liaison Committee and is a seasoned speaker and author of a variety of

topics relating to business immigration law. He has served on more than fifty professional panels, webinars and round-table

discussions for businesses needing expertise in immigration matters. Mr. Grzeca is listed with The Best Lawyers in America, Who's

Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and Super Lawyers for excellence in immigration law. Mr. Grzeca was also selected as

a Leader in the Law by the Wisconsin Law Journal. Mr. Grzeca received his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University.

Jeff Gibson, Landscape Business Manager, Ball Horticultural Company For over 28 years, Jeff has managed a range of Ball custom-

er focused sales and marketing activities, currently focusing on Ball’s steadily growing landscape business segment. In this role,

Jeff works directly with landscape professionals and the greenhouse and nursery suppliers that serve them. He is a graduate of

the University of Illinois with degrees in Ornamental Horticulture and advertising communications. Jeff is a frequent traveler and

speaker to professional landscape, grower, and municipal organizations, as well as community groups, on landscape color trends,

new varieties of annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs, and landscape care and installation practices.

Jerry Gorchels, Account Manager, PanAmerican Seed Company Jerry started out in the Greenhouse industry as a grower. His expe-

rience includes greenhouse, nursery, landscape design and maintenance. After 30 years as a grower he entered the sales field as a

technical product representative, putting all that great experience to use as a resource. Jerry has been with PanAmerican Seed

Company for30 years; the first 15 were as the R&D greenhouse manager.

Carl Dowse, Key Account Manager, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. Carl has been in the green industry for 45 years, starting as a

high schooler working at a local golf course. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degree in Soil Sci-

ence, he has worked as a golf course superintendent, an irrigation division manager, safety director, and a sales representa-

tive. Carl has attained Irrigation Contractor, Irrigation Designer, and Irrigation Landscape Irrigation Auditor certifications from the

Irrigation Association. SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. is a Presentation Room Sponsor for the 2018 CONEXSHOW Educational

Sessions Presented by WNLA.

Theodore Chadwick, Associate Attorney, Grzeca Law Group, S.C. Teddy earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of California

Hastings College of the Law in 2009 and a Bachelor's degree, cum laude, in Political Science from the University of Southern Cali-

fornia in 2005. He also obtained minor degrees in economics and in business from the University of Southern California and is bi-

lingual. Prior to joining Grzeca Law Group, Mr. Chadwick was managing partner of Chadwick, Hwu, and Huang, LLP, working in

immigration and criminal law. He is a member of the California Bar, Wisconsin Bar, and American Immigration Lawyers Associa-

tion (AILA).

Sylvia Green, Sales/Marketing, Hsu Growing Supply Sylvia started working within the horticulture and agriculture industry over 18

years ago. She started with Hsu Growing Supply in 2011 and is currently the Sales & Marketing Manager. Sylvia grew up in Wis-

consin with a passion for gardening and recycling and has been able to carry that passion throughout her career. She has gone

through the UW Master Gardner program and the Master Composter program and appreciates being able to share her experi-

ences and education with those she meets. Bud Arnold and Sylvia Green’s presentation is sponsored by Hsu Growing

Supply.

Roy Diblik Author, Co-owner of Northwind Perennial Farm Roy is a recognized perennial plant expert, grower, designer, speaker

and author. Combining his 35 years of knowledge growing traditional and Midwest native perennials, he specializes in highly

aesthetic, sustainable plant communities for all seasons, while reducing maintenance through design. He believes that gardens

should be thoughtful, ecologically directed, emotionally outreaching, and yet very personal. Roy’s presentation is being spon-

sored by Midwest Groundcovers and Midwest Trading.

SPEAKER PROFILES: CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by WNLA

John Seidl, Transportation Consultant, Integrated Risk Solutions As a nationally known DOT/FMCSA expert and a 20+ year veteran of

the transportation safety community, John has conducted countless safety seminars, driver safety meetings and mock compliance reviews

for motor carriers throughout the U.S. He has extensive experience in law enforcement with both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin-

istration (FMCSA) and as a Wisconsin State Patrol Motor Carrier Inspector. John also worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

as a Hazardous Material Specialist, ensuring compliance with regulations via all modes of transportation, with a focus on aviation. John

worked closely with the National Drug/Alcohol Technical Advisory Group and the National ELD team, and has been recognized as the

FMCSA Safety Investigator of the Year for two consecutive years. John Seidl’s presentations are sponsored by

Integrated Risk Solutions.

Michael Peden, Account Executive, Integrated Risk Solutions Mike brings over 20 years of experience to Integrated Risk Solutions

in the financial and risk management field , and has had great success developing “result based” financial and risk management

programs for employers of all sizes. He prides himself on his ability to simplify complex risk management challenges that con-

tractors and manufacturers face in their daily operations. Michael Peden’s presentations with John Seidl are sponsored by

Integrated Risk Solutions.

Brent Horvath, President, Grower, Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc. Brent is a third-generation gardener, second-generation nurse-

ryman, and first-generation American. He grew up in the business, working for his parents and then pursued a BS from Oregon

State University. In 1991, he started growing finished perennials for the wholesale trade. Over the years, he was inspired by the

work of great plantsmen such as his father Lajos Horvath, George Radtke, Roy Diblik, Roy Klehm, and Alan Bloom. He was encour-

aged to find plants of his own to introduce, and found his first, Penstemon d. ‘Pink Dawn’ in a field of Penstemon digitalis. This led

to more plant selection and hybridizing work in a variety of genera. Brent has developed over 100 new perennials, and holds over

35 plant patents. His favorites include Andropogon g. ‘Blackhawks,’ over 17 Geum varieties including ‘Mai Tai, Penstemon

‘Pocahontas,’ Polygonatum ‘Prince Charming,’ and 11 Sedums including ‘Thundercloud’. Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc. lists over

500 varieties and sells many more. Brent’s book, “The Plant Lovers Guide to Sedums” from Timber Press, was released in April

2014, and he received a Gold Award from the Garden Writers Association in September 2015. He was awarded the Perennial Plant

Association ‘Grower of the Year’ award in 2016.

Matt McCarroll, Key Account Manager, SiteOne Landscape Supply Matt is a 1995 graduate of Ripon College. After earning his

degree, he spent two years as an Agroforestry Volunteer for the Peace Corp. He then worked as a Branch Manager for Lesco, Inc.

for ten years before moving to John Deere Landscapes to become an Area Manager. Matt has been with SiteOne Landscape

Supply since 2014. SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. is a Presentation Room Sponsor for the 2018 CONEXSHOW Educational Ses-

sions Presented by WNLA.

Dr. Brian Hudelson, Director of Diagnostic Services, UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic (PDDC). Brian serves

the state from his base on the UW-Madison campus, identifying plant diseases and providing clients with diagnoses and infor-

mation on disease control. His clients include agribusinesses, home gardeners, and plant health consultants like crop scouts and

arborists. Dr. Hudelson also teaches plant disease diagnostics to graduate students each summer and is a co-instructor in several

plant pathology courses. He also does extensive outreach, participating in programs like this one all over the state, as well as

producing fact sheets, and he appears frequently on Larry Meiller’s “Garden Talk” on Wisconsin Public Radio. Brian earned his BS

in Botany/Bateriology/Molecular Biology, his MS in Biometry, and his PhD in Plant Pathology, all from UW-Madison.

Matt Parsons, Senior Ecologist, Eco-Resource Consulting, Inc. Matt received his M.S. in Ecology from Utah State University and B.S.

in Forestry (Ecosystem Restoration and Management emphasis) from the UW-Stevens Point. Matt has over 8 years of professional

experience in ecological restoration, wetland ecology, plant biology, soil science, and natural resources management. He has

worked in both the private and public sector in a wide variety of ecosystems throughout the U.S. Matt joined Eco-Resource Con-

sulting in 2017 as a Senior Ecologist specializing in conceptual design, implementation oversight, and long-term monitoring of

ecological restoration projects with a focus on plant and soil ecology. Matt is a certified wetland delineator and has conducted

jurisdictional wetland delineations throughout Wisconsin and California. He has a strong background in conducting ecological

assessments, soils investigations, and impact analyses; preparing and implementing mitigation and monitoring plans; preparing

and negotiating agreements and permits required by regulatory agencies; and conducting botanical/rare plant surveys. Matt has

also participated in fish surveys and relocation efforts, wildlife surveys, and population assessments of sensitive/listed species.

Matt is published in several scientific journals, including Restoration Ecology and Native Plants Journal. Matt is an Ecological Soci-

ety of America Certified Ecologist and a Society for Ecological Restoration Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner.

Nathan Schuettpelz, Consulting Department Manager, Wachtel Tree Science, Inc. A short investment of time pruning a tree, after

establishment, can provide a life time of benefit! Nathan Schuettpelz is an ISA Certified Arborist/Municipal Specialist and TRAQ

Assessment Qualified. He provides assistance to urban forest managers, commercial and municipal alike, with innovative solu-

tions for their management needs. At the CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by WNLA, Nathan will share with you key

objectives that you can strive to achieve with basic pruning techniques. You’ll provide your clients with a healthy,

strong tree that will thrive for years to come! Nathan Schuettpelz’s presentation is sponsored by Wachtel Tree

Science.

Mike Yanny, President, JN Plant Selections, LLC Michael, along with his wife Lori, owns JN Plant Selections, where he develops and

introduces new woody ornamental plants with an emphasis on tough, hardy materials for cold regions of the world. Michael

graduated with a BS in Horticulture from UW-Madison. He learned many of his propagation and plant selection skills while work-

ing with the late Herbert F. Trautman of Trautman Nurseries in Franksville, Wisconsin in the late 1970’s. Michael was the plant

propagator at Johnson’s Nursery, Inc. from 1980 to 2010 and he was the Senior Horticulturist on Johnson’s staff from 2011

through 2016. Some of the plants Michael has selected, named, and introduced include: Firebird® Crabapple, Redwing® High-

bush Cranberry Viburnum, Ping Pong™ Buttonbush, Pink-a-licious™ Spirea, Spice Island™ Koreanspice Viburnum, Sugar n’ Spice™

Koreanspice Viburnum, Early Glow™ Ohio Buckeye, Technito® Arborvitae, Star Power™ Juniper, Irish Setter™ Dogwood, Mystic

Ruby™ Buckeye and Firespire® Musclewood. Mike Yanny’s presentation is sponsored by Johnson’s Nursery.

Carrie Ziegler Thomas, Associate Attorney, Grzeca Law Group, S.C. Carrie graduated from Marquette University Law School in

2006 and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business with a major in Public Relations with highest distinction from Ferris State

University in 2001. Prior to joining Grzeca Law Group, Carrie gained immigration law experience with the Catholic Charities Legal

Services for Immigrants as well as general legal experience with private law firms. Carrie is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Asso-

ciation and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and was named an “Up and Coming Lawyer” in 2012.

Chris Wilson, Territory Sales Manager - Midwest, Aquascape, Inc. Since his arrival at Aquascape in 1997, Chris has collaborated on

hundreds of pond design projects, and works extensively with contractors and distributors to ensure their success with water

gardening. He has been a featured speaker at hundreds of seminars nationwide. He once toured 63 cities in three months, edu-

cating contractors and distributors about the water gardening industry, from business operations to pond design and installation,

to sales and marketing, and more. Chris has installed hundreds of ponds during his tenure with Aquascape, and is considered an

expert in the industry. He is a contributing author and narrator for Aquascape’s Online Academy as well as a lead instructor for

the Hands-On portion; these two platforms combined have educated more than 3,500 professionals to date. Currently he holds

the position of Territory Sales Manager – Midwest for Aquascape; they’re committed to helping customers succeed at building,

selling, and retailing water features while supplying innovative products and solutions designed to capture, clean,

and re-use our planet’s most vital resource … water. Chris Wilson’s presentation is sponsored by The Bruce Company

Dave Wanninger, Horticulturist in Charge, Boerner Botanical Gardens Dave Wanninger is the Horticulturist in Charge at Boerner

Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Prior to that, Dave worked many years as Horticulturist at Beaver Creek Nursery

and for Klehm’s Song Sparrow Farm. Previously, Dave operated a landscaping company and was the nursery manager at a large

independent garden center. He was also a longtime instructor in the Horticulture program at Blackhawk Technical College in

Janesville, Wisconsin.

SPEAKER PROFILES: CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by WNLA

Special thanks to SiteOne Landscape Supply

and County Materials Corporation,

Presentation Room Sponsors of the 2018

CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Presented by

WNLA. Thank you, SiteOne and County Materials!

WNLA thanks to all of the sponsors of the 2018 event:

Badger Truck Center, Bailey Nurseries, County Materials, Evergreen Nursery,

Helena Chemical, Hsu Growing Supply, Integrated Risk Solutions,

Johnson’s Nursery, Midwest Groundcovers, Midwest Trading, Reinders,

The Bruce Company, Wachtel Tree Science, and SiteOne Landscape Supply!

For those staying overnight: A block of rooms has been reserved at a discount for

Wednesday and Thursday, February 7th and 8th

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West www.crowneplazamilwaukee.com

10499 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226

Make your reservation by calling (414) 389-8563 Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 am-3pm

or email reservations@crowneplazamilwaukee.com and be sure to tell them you are with the Wisconsin Nursery

and Landscape Association to receive the discounted rate and free breakfast voucher

• $109.00 + tax for a Standard room with a King bed or two queen beds

• One voucher for a free breakfast at the hotel is included

• Free shuttle service to State Fair Park

• Free WiFi, 24 hour indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center, plus an outside running path

• Check-in: 3:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am

• Cut off date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018—After this date, the hotel will no longer honor our special rate and will provide rooms only if available

WNLA 2018 CONEXSHOW Educational Sessions Registration Form To register, mail completed form to Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association, 4323 Milton Avenue, Ste. 210

Janesville, WI 53546, fax to 608-743-9477, or email to membership@toriiphillips.com. Questions? Call 608-743-9696

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