Arianna
McDougal, Dana Nichols, and Karen
Nicholson were recognized
as female leaders making
significant strides in the green industry
MEMPHIS,
Tenn., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruGreen, the
nation's leading lawn care provider, is thrilled to announce
that three associates have been named Green Industry
Pros' 2024 Women in the Green Industry – an award that
recognizes outstanding female leaders whose accomplishments empower
other women to expand and improve the green industry. Green
Industry Pros is a nationally recognized magazine serving
landscape professionals. This year's award recipients
include Arianna McDougal, Dana
Nichols, and Karen Nicholson.
Women in the Green Industry Award recipients are chosen by
Green Industry Pros' editorial team, who take nominees'
leadership skills, initiatives, achievements, and mentorship into
consideration when selecting winners. As part of the 2024 criteria,
Green Industry Pros divided the award into three categories,
including Up and Comer, Unsung Hero, and Seasoned Pro; a TruGreen
associate won in each of the categories. In addition to the
following award recipients, six TruGreen associates were previously
honored in 2022 and 2023, further underscoring TruGreen's
excellence and leadership in the green industry.
- Arianna
McDougal, Service Manager at TruGreen's
Pontiac, MI branch, exemplifies
great leadership by overseeing 30 lawn specialists, and manages
their training and commercial planning. She oversaw the
implementation of the Bright Training Program in her branch, which
combines mentorship and in-field coaching, significantly increasing
employee retention. Her genuine love of people and teamwork makes
her a natural leader, and she continues to find ways to grow,
learn, and share her knowledge. Arianna has been honored with the
Up and Comer Award, recognizing female professionals under 35 who
have made a remarkable positive impact in the industry.
- Dana Nichols, Senior Service Manager at TruGreen's
Rochester Hills, MI branch, is a
dedicated and adaptable leader. As her branch's safety coordinator,
Dana ensures everyone is actively involved in the safety committee
she leads. Her strong advocacy for safety earned her branch the
company's Safety Heroes Award. Dana has mentored women in the past
who have advanced into management roles and continues to support
anyone eager to learn and grow. Recognized as a 2024 Seasoned Pro,
Dana is honored for over 20 years of significant contributions to
the industry and for her efforts in promoting other women in the
green industry.
- Karen
Nicholson, Strategic Account Specialist at
TruGreen's Norcross North, GA branch, oversees customer service for
large national commercial customers, inspiring excellence in the
industry through innovative problem-solving and seamless
collaboration. She creates playbooks to streamline client
relationships and has established a digital recommendation board to
enhance internal appreciation and teamwork. Karen believes that
knowledge isn't powerful unless it is passed on and is deeply
committed to passing on her knowledge through mentorship. She
intentionally makes herself available to listen and understand,
empower, and support her employees wholeheartedly. Green
Industry Pros has named Karen an Unsung Hero of 2024,
recognizing those who roll up their sleeves every day to further
their respective organization's mission.
"Strong, communicative, and supportive leadership is of utmost
importance when it comes to ensuring our associates are trusted
lawn care partners and are equipped to provide the highest quality
services so our customers can live life outside," said Bill Hausbeck, Senior Vice President of
Production at TruGreen. "As a company in a male-dominated industry,
we understand the significance of celebrating the women who have
worked tirelessly to further our goals and empower others within
the organization. Congratulations to Arianna, Dana, and Karen for
this incredible achievement! TruGreen is honored to have female
leaders whose unwavering commitment to excellence helps advance our
team and support women in the green industry."
For more information about TruGreen, please visit TruGreen.com
and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About TruGreen
Founded in 1973, TruGreen is the nation's leading lawn care
provider, providing lawn, tree and shrub and pest services focused
on exceeding its customers' needs. The company operates more than
290 locations across the United States and Canada,
with more than 14,000 associates. TruGreen is the partner with the
local, tailored solutions and science-driven expertise needed to
help each outdoor living space look and feel its very best. For 50
years, TruGreen has stayed committed to making its customers'
outdoor living space a place they can be proud of. For more
information about TruGreen, please visit TruGreen.com and
follow them
on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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