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Tampa, FL— June 18, 2019 — Today Landscape Maintenance Professionals, Incorporated ^SM (LMP), announced that Kelly Ann Vickers, Corporate Communications and Strategies Manager, has attained the designation of Florida Certified Horticulture Professional through the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (FNGLA).  Ms. Vickers, whom assists the organization with its goals of providing long-term career paths for its employees through training and development programs, indicates that her participation in the certification program is pivotal to the organization’s objective of positioning the landscape industry as a profession.  “The certifications offered by FNGLA and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) mirror LMP’s desire to promote the landscape industry as a viable profession for those individuals coming into the workforce and those whom are looking for a career outside of traditional fields”.  “The landscape industry continues to be highly competitive for the acquisition and retention of clients and employees”, says Scott Carlson, Vice-President and General Manager, “and LMP’s continual push to improve the knowledge and skills of its team ensures that both benefit from knowledge that reflects professionalism”.

Founded in 1991, LMP is considered a leader in the landscape service industry. The company offers a wide range of services from maintenance, Integrated Pest Management, irrigation, and arbor that ensure the proper care of landscape materials.  Additional information regarding LMP can be found at www.LMPPRO.com.