Schedule of Events
Lawn & Landscape Top 100 Executive Summit and Awards Ceremony
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration Open
Milano Ballroom Foyer
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Keynote: Unleash Leadership That Rocks
Milano Ballroom V
Great leaders, like legendary frontmen and frontwomen, don’t just manage—they inspire, align, and elevate their teams to achieve legendary success. In this high-energy keynote, Marvelless Mark will show you what it takes to lead like a rockstar and build a legacy that lasts. Drawing on lessons from both the music and business worlds, Mark will show you how to lead with clarity, conviction, and creativity. You’ll learn how to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and unite your team around a shared mission that amplifies success. Whether you’re leading a small department or an entire organization, you’ll leave with the tools you need to not only lead the band but keep it rockin for years to come.
Key Takeaways:
- Lead Like a Rockstar: Discover the leadership traits that separate great frontmen and frontwomen from the rest and how to apply them to your own leadership style.
- Inspire and Align: Learn how to unite your team around a compelling vision that everyone can rally behind, just like a band follows its leader on stage.
- Set the Tempo: Master the art of setting clear expectations and driving momentum that keeps your team energized and moving forward together.
- Foster a Culture of Collaboration: Understand how to create an environment where your “band” works together harmoniously, each member playing their part to achieve the big picture.
- Build Your Leadership Legacy: Walk away with strategies to not just lead your team but to leave a lasting impact on your organization that endures beyond your tenure.
- Amplify Your Influence: Gain actionable insights into how to communicate more effectively, motivate your team to exceed expectations, and inspire the next generation of leaders.

5:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Milano Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Registration Open
Milano Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Milano Ballroom Foyer
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Recruit and Retain the Best Employees
Milano Ballroom V
Learn what different Human Resource officers, talent recruiters and executives are doing to find and keep the best employees. Go beyond cookouts and referral bonuses for more creative ways these companies are making their organizations more appealing to current and potential employees. We will also discuss how CEOs and C-level executives can help in this process.





9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Networking Refreshment Break
Milano Ballroom Foyer
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Day in the Life of a Branch Manager
Milano Ballroom V
It’s one of the most important roles at your company, but maybe one you are out of touch with especially as your company grows. Branch Managers will give a glimpse into their workday and how they interact with upper management and their branch staff. As owners and upper management, what can you do to help your branch manager succeed?





11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Networking Refreshment Break
Milano Ballroom Foyer
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
A Dive into Today’s Market
Milano Ballroom V
Between the green industry’s investment in technology, the heavy amount of M&A activity, a changing government and more, the industry is as busy and exciting as ever. Panelists will discuss how they are managing and growing their companies, how their local markets are doing and other topics affecting their world.




