Michael Schleining

Mike began his horticulture career in 2009 at Wilmore Nursery, where he first discovered his passion for the industry. From 2013 to 2017, he pursued a degree in Environmental Horticulture at Colorado State University while working at Fossil Creek Nursery in Fort Collins. After graduation, Mike joined Arbor Valley Nursery, where he spent several years growing his career in sales and relationship management, ultimately serving as Director of Sales from 2020 to 2024. In 2025, Mike earned his MBA from the University of Michigan and joined SiteOne Landscape Supply, where he now works on the Business Development team. He currently serves as President of the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation and actively contributes to several CNGA committees and initiatives. A founding member of the Young Horticulture Professionals, Mike is committed to developing future leaders and attracting new talent to the green industry. He brings a fresh, energetic perspective and is passionate about marketing horticulture in ways that highlight its opportunities, while also tackling the everyday challenges that impact our member businesses.