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The Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals (MLP) is a trade association that represents the leading landscape professionals in Massachusetts. MLP elevates the professional standards and business success of its members through education, certification, advocacy, and networking. MLP improves the business of its members through communication, certification, education and information.

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President
Karen Kerr, MCLP
Harrison McPhee, Inc.
Millis, MA

Vice President
Chris Connors, MCLP
Schumacher Companies Inc.
W. Bridgewater, MA

Treasurer
Andy McDuff, MCLP
Landscape America
Wrentham, MA

Director
Miriam Hellweg, MCLP
A Blade of Grass
Sudbury, MA

Past President
Brian Churchill, MCLP
The Groundskeeper, Inc.
Ashland, MA

2023 MCLP COMMITTEE

Katie Merrifield, MCLP
Merrifield Garden & Design
Natick, MA
Chair and Exam Administrator

Mike Landry, MCLP
Riverside Services
Southborough, MA

John Kwasek, MCLP
John Anthony's Landscaping LLC
Roslindale, MA
Past Chairperson

MLP MANAGEMENT TEAM

Virginia Wood, CMP, Executive Director
Kristen Dreyer, Education Manager
Carrie Martin, Membership & Certification Manager
Charissa Sharkey, Marketing/Communications
Peggy Benjamin, Finance Manager



COMMUNICATION

Promotion of ongoing interaction among the Massachusetts landscape industry members through landscaping referral business, social and educational events, peer networking, and industry participation. MLP’s member directory consists of landscape management contractors, green industry suppliers, and educators. 



CERTIFICATION 

Sponsorship of the Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional (MCLP) program, designed to assure the public that successful candidates have demonstrated a high level of competency and knowledge within the landscape management industry. 



EDUCATION & TRAINING

Design and support landscaping education programs such as monthly dinner meetings, landscaping certification study sessions and educational conferences that improve the business, horticulture and contracting skills of the membership. Interested in sponsoring one of our educational events? Contact Kristen Dreyer at MLP for details.


INDUSTRY INFORMATION

Constant appraisal of the membership as to the latest landscaping industry research, new products, equipment, and legislation issues.


Become a member

MLP’s 600-strong membership includes leading professionals in landscape design and installation, lawn care, landscape maintenance, plant health care, irrigation and water management.  Members also include consultants, suppliers, and allied industry members. MLP offers a variety of membership types to suit your needs.

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