"Landscapes for Life" Saving Our Natural Heritage

John Mariani PLA, ASLA grew up working in both the landscape contracting and nursery business for his grandfather, and in
the maintenance field with his father. He earned valuable practical experiences. John later brought his design
and marketing skills garnered at the University of Illinois to the table: instituting the professional image
that launched Mariani Landscape from very modest beginnings as a lawn mowing service in 1958 to the
top 100 powerhouse company it is today.

Host: Bob Kinnucan