James Puryear, of Puryear Farms, has earned the designation of Landscape Industry Certified Manager through the National Association of Landscape Professionals. This achievement demonstrates a distinguished level of professionalism and demonstrates a professional’s dedication to exhibiting superior knowledge in their field. Currently, less than 1% of landscape professionals working in the United States are industry certified. The four hour exam includes seven areas of concentration;
- Leadership and Corporate citizenship
- Risk, Law, and contracts
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate financial management
- Marketing and management
- Human Resources
- Exterior Production operations and horticulture
James is the youngest member of our team to accomplish this important certification goal. The knowledge he gained in the process of studying for this comprehensive exam adds value to our organization and we value his contributions towards the long term success of Puryear Farms.