AmericanHort Board of Directors Seeking Nominations for Open Seats

Nominations due February 17

AmericanHort is seeking passionate people to guide, support, and lead the industry by sitting on the AmericanHort Board of Directors. These are the people behind the plants who share both time and talent to help the industry grow, evolve, innovate, and prepare for the best future possible.

The Board is made up of business owners and experienced senior business leaders. AmericanHort strives to find board members who have broad industry experience and knowledge, represent diverse industry segments, and have demonstrated a deep commitment to help our industry prosper. This group of passionate leaders are responsible for governing the direction and activities of AmericanHort, as outlined in our strategic plan. Members of the board serve three-year terms and meet several times throughout the year.

The formal role of the board of directors is to

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provide continuity for the organization by:

• Establishing and reviewing the budget, strategies, and goals of AmericanHort

• Overseeing the business and affairs of AmericanHort considering emerging risks and opportunities

• Overseeing, selecting and maintaining a succession plan for the position of Chief Executive Officer and key members of management

Help us unite and strengthen horticulture businesses by nominating an AmericanHort member that is a leader in the industry or applying yourself.

Questions? Contact AmericanHort at Hello@AmericanHort.org or immediate past chairman of the board, Cole Mangum, Bell Nursery, at Cole@BellNursery.com.

AmericanHort’s board of directors approved the association’s 2022–24 Strategic Plan to provide a roadmap for the advancement of the association.

Made up of five goals, this two-year plan is used to help guide the organization’s operations and resource allocation decision-making to ensure that actions and investments align with the association’s mission, values, and strategic direction.

See AmericanHort’s strategic plan at AmericanHort.org/StrategicPlan.