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Phone: (800) 395-2522
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For Immediate Release

PLANET NAMES NEW PRESIDENT

HERNDON, Va., May 3, 2010 — The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is pleased to announce the selection of David Snodgrass, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, as president of the association for 2010/2011. He was sworn into office at PLANET’s Executive Forum held in February in Las Vegas, Nevada. “It is both an honor and a privilege to be serving as president of PLANET, which represents more than 3,500 professionals who create and maintain green spaces that enhance our environment,” said Snodgrass.

Snodgrass has been CEO of Dennis’ Seven Dees Landscaping, Inc. since 1977. He served as board president of the Oregon Landscape Contractors Association in 1994 and has been actively involved with PLANET for more than 15 years. David comes from a diverse green industry background that includes experience in design/build, landscape management, lawn care, interior installation and maintenance, retail garden center, and wholesale growing.

David’s priorities during his time as PLANET president include delivering on the PLANET Promise (to provide member value, grow the workforce, expand partnerships, advance marketplace recognition, and influence through advocacy), continuing the focus on advancing professionalism in the industry, and strengthening the community, identity, and the voice of each individual green industry specialty group within PLANET so that each segment gets the attention it needs to thrive.

“Professionalism is the common thread that runs throughout PLANET, and it provides separation from those unskilled opportunists who easily enter this industry,” said Snodgrass. He continues: “We need to find ways to help our members solve current economic challenges and create new ways to grow their businesses.”

For a photo of Snodgrass, please contact Heather Finney or call (800) 395-2522.

PLANET is the association of members who create and maintain the QUALITY OF LIFE in communities across America. With more than 3,500 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals. Some of these professionals have taken the extra step of becoming certified through PLANET and bear the distinction of being known as Landscape Industry Certified.