The 10 22 DEPARTMENTS


6 From the CEO: The Essence of a Great Member Who Advocates Relentlessly


Smarter, Faster: Exploring AI and Automation in the Industry


8 The Agronomist: Think Ahead on How to Respond to Pesticide Opposition Encounters


10 Faces of the Industry: Mackenzie Chris


40 From the Hill: Legislative Session Closes with Preemption Bill Failing in Colorado House


BUSINESS SMARTS


14 Building Your Team: Tapping Into Technology To Aid in Training


18 Protecting Your Business: The Lesser-Known Capabilities of Fleet Tracking Systems


30 Boosting Your Business: Robot Revolution: The Future of Labor and Landscape Maintenance


35 Conquering Challenges: Crafting a Contemporary Waterfront Stunner


THE NALP EXPERIENCE


12 Landscape Workshop Highlights the Power of Transparency in Your Businssess


16 NALP Launches Executive Leadership Program


36 Meet Daniel Greenwell, Outstanding Educator of the Year for 2024


38 Emily Galloway Named 2024 Kevin Kehoe Student Leader of the Year


26


Peer Perspectives: Leveraging Technology to Create Next-Level Customer Service


Advertiser Index Bailey Nurseries....................................................................................9 Bartlett Tree Experts.......................................................................25 Caterpillar .........................................................Inside Front Cover Colorblends.........................................................................................15 Envu... .........................................................................................................5 Exmark................................................................................Back Cover


4 The Edge //July/August 2024 34


Talking with Titans: Ivan Giraldo


Greenworks Commerical ............................................................17 Kawasaki...................................................................................................7 Milwaukee Tool......................................................................... 20-21 NALP Certified Landscape Technician...................................9 NALP ELEVATE 2024 .................................... Inside Back Cover NALP Field Trip ..................................................................................16


41 New Members and Newly Certified 42 Discover What ELEVATE Has in Store for November


NALP LMCP......................................................................................3,33 NALP Landscape Technician Bootcamp............................33 NALP Leaders Forum.....................................................................11 NALP & Rancho Mesa Insurance Services........................19 Proven Winners ColorChoice....................................................29


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