below photo: Ohio Nurserymen's Annual Business Meeting (1915)

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lower.com Field (Columbus Crew Stadium) | 10 AM - 3 PM

Join us for OGIA's annual member event, a prestigious gathering where we celebrate the achievements of our outstanding members. The day features inspiring insights from industry leaders, a luncheon celebration honoring the Landscape & Annual award winners, special recognition of OGIA’s past presidents who have shaped our organization, the installation of the 2025 OGIA Board of Directors, and a stadium tour. This year, we are especially excited to commemorate OGIA’s 117th anniversary, coinciding with our Founders' Day from 1908.

OGIA Event Policy Cancellations and Refunds

No refunds will be issued for registrations after January 1, 2025. Substitutions are permitted. Solicitation: Solicitation of members and distribution of promotional materials is strictly prohibited unless you are an authorized sponsor. Photography Consent: By attending, participants grant consent to be photographed, with images potentially used for OGIA promotional purposes.

Location

River Club Roomat Lower.com Field

Enter via the main entrance on Columbus Crew Way, just off Nationwide Blvd.

Look for the OGIA green and white flags

Parking

• Complimentary parking is available in a free parking lot north of the stadium at the corner of Columbus Crew Way and Nordecke Drive.

Event Schedule

• 9:30 - 10:00 AM: Check in, coffee
• 10:00 – 10:45 AM: OGIA Updates; Installation; Past Presidents Recognition
• 11:00 – 11:30 AM: Ken Fisher, AmericanHort
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Bob Mann, NALP
• 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Lunch
• 12:30 – 1:30 PM: Patrick Henry, Keynote
• 1:30 – 2:30 PM: Awards
• 2:30 – 3:00 PM: Stadium Tour (optional)

Speakers

 

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry, a former Nashville songwriter and SiriusXM performer, has spent over 20 years as a sought-after speaker, blending humor and insights to engage audiences. In 2020, he co-founded Monarchchem, an eco-friendly herbicide company, with products now sold at major retailers like Amazon and Home Depot.

 

Ken Fisher

Before becoming President and CEO of AmericanHort in May 2016, Ken held senior leadership roles across industrial and consumer product companies, including Elmer’s Products, Poet-Ethanol Products, The Coleman Company, and Koch Industries, as well as serving as Managing Director at Lone Star Funds.

 

Bob Mann

Bob Mann is the Senior Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Prior to joining NALP, Bob was a thirty plus year veteran of the professional lawn care industry. Bob is a graduate of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts.

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