President & CEO

The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) seeks an experienced President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization in advancing the success and sustainability of its members and the wider green industry in Texas. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in association management, strategic leadership, advocacy, member engagement, and organizational growth.

The CEO works closely with the Board of Directors to guide the organization’s strategic direction and ensure effective management of staff, finances, programs, and member services. The CEO also serves as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the industry before policymakers, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders. In addition to TNLA, the CEO also serves as the executive for the TNLA Foundation.

TNLA is the leading professional association representing its members within the Texas green industry. For more than 80 years, the association has served as a trusted resource and voice for businesses, representing a diverse statewide membership including growers, landscape contractors, retailers, irrigation specialists, suppliers, and allied professionals. TNLA supports its membership through advocacy, education, certification programs, workforce initiatives, networking opportunities, and industry promotion. TNLA also produces the annual Nursery/Landscape EXPO, one of the largest gatherings of green industry professionals in Texas. TNLA has a staff of approximately 14 and annual revenue of approximately $3M.

Sterling Martin Associates will lead recruiting efforts for this exciting position. For more information, please contact David Martin, CEO and Founder, or Adriana Abbasi, Client Partner.

A full position description is forthcoming.

Sterling Martin is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, political affiliation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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