The successful merger in 2011 of three dynamic industry associations (Metro Atlanta Landscape & Turf Association, Georgia Turfgrass Association, and Georgia Sod
Producers Association) starts an exciting new chapter is Georgia's green industry. As the new Georgia Urban Ag Council moves forward, it is very clear that future progress has been made possible by the efforts of past boards to advance our industry.

Georgia Sod Producers Association, 2011 Board of Directors

• Jaimie Allen, President
• Aaron McWhorter, Vice President
• Ken Morrow, Secretary/Treasurer
• Ben Copeland, Jr., Director
• Chuck Harper, Director
• Paul Massey, Director
• Terry Hollifield, Ex-Officio
• Paul Raymer, Ex-Officio
• Clint Waltz, Ex-Officio

Georgia Turfgrass Association, 2011 Board of Directors

• Josh Morrow, President
• Bob Scott, Secretary/Treasurer
• Mark Banta, Past President
• Rusty Bass
• Cory Blair
• Linda Dekle
• Wes Martin
• Aaron McWhorter
• Mark McWhorter
• Chris Nelson
• Nicholas Pratt
• Teddy Russell
• Chris Wiegand
• Anthony Williams
• Steve Brady, Ed Liaison
• Clint Waltz, Ed Liaison
  

Metro Atlanta Landscape & Turf Association (MALTA)

MALTA was founded in 1984 to improve, support, and promote Atlanta's landscape industry. MALTA grew to over 600 members strong, drawing its members from a wide range of landscape and landscape-related businesses, and serving as the voice of Atlanta's green industry.

Past Presidents of MALTA

• 2010-11: Phil Walters, Frank A. Smith Nurseries
• 2009-10: Rick Smith, The Pruning Guru
• 2008-09: Ken Thomas, Scapes
• 2007-08: Jenny Hardgrave, Simply Flowers
• 2006-07: Rick Upchurch, Natue Scapes
• 2005-06: Zak Campbell, Nature Scapes
• 2004-05: Ray Weidman, Outdoor Expressions
• 2003-04: Matt Hoydar, John Deere Landscapes
• 2002-03: Kevin Caldwell, Caldwell Tree Care
• 2001-02: Scott Chatham, Chatham Landscapes
• 2000-01: Becky McMinn, Arborguard Tree Services
• 1999-00: Mark Banta, Centennial Olympic Park
• 1998-99: Steve Heard, SKB Industries
• 1997-98: Charlie King, King Green
• 1996-97: John Strickland, Strickland Scapes
• 1994-95: David Brown, Gold Kist
• 1993-94: Bret Bowlin, Lifescapes
• 1992-93: Todd Tibbitts, Post Properties
• 1991-92: Bill Killmer, Lifescapes
• 1990-91: Spence Rosenfeld, Arborguard Tree Services
• 1989-90: Rich Cordery
• 1988-89: Ken Chatham
• 1987-88: Barry Stern, Gibbs Landscape Company
• 1985-86: George Morrell, The Morrell Group
• 1984-85: Dick Bare, Arbor-Nomics Turf