David Dickey

Sales Representative

J. Frank Schmidt & Son

Industry Member

Original Join Date: 2026

Professional Bio

Dave is the owner of DWD Plant Sales. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Plant Biology from Ohio University in 2000. Dave grew up and got his start in Cleveland, Ohio, working at garden centers, wholesale nurseries and landscaping and moved to Denver in 2008. Twelve years of his career were with Willoway Nurseries in Cleveland, Ohio, covering the Northern Illinois and Wisconsin markets, eventually moving to Denver to open the Colorado territory, and expanding into Nebraska and Iowa. Starting in 2013, he began representing several nurseries including J. Frank Schmidt and Son, Northwest Shade Tree, Russell’s Nursery and Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas, and is responsible for the intermountain region (CO, UT, AZ, NM, & Western KS & TX). Dave has over 25 years in the nursery industry. With his experience working in different markets and parts of the country he brings diverse knowledge of the national nursery industry. He loves his job and brings to it passion and energy to help his customers and the industry succeed. Working more closely with the CNGA has been a goal of his since his move to Denver.

Organization or School

J. Frank Schmidt & Son
303.823.6818 https://www.jfschmidt.com
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