Mike Dues is from Celina, Ohio and has over 22 years of experience in the Green Industry. He began his family-owned business from the ground up. Mike’s eagerness to learn and help others has assisted him in expanding his business. By doing so, many opportunities have been presented. In the past, Mike was a member of the Grower committee at the Ohio Nursery
and Landscape Association, and now serves on the Certification committee. He has been a judge for the ONLA Landscape Awards Program and has proctored Ohio Certified Nursery Technician (OCNT) exams. Mike also contributes articles to The Buckeye and is serving in his second year on the ONLA Board of Directors.

He attends seminars throughout the year and has earned CLP, COLP, CTP-CSL, ICPI certification and is currently an OCNT Master. Mike and his wife Julie, have three children. Their two sons, Adam and Alex work for the family business, and their daughter, Erin, helps out when possible.