SPRING-GREEN LAWN CARE’S FRANCHISE SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE NAMED CERTIFIED TURFGRASS PROFESSIONAL

(Plainfield, Ill.)—-Spring-Green Lawn Care is pleased to announce that Josh Wagner, franchise support representative, recently completed the Principles of Turfgrass Management – Certified Turfgrass Professional coursework.

This certification, offered by the Department of Certificate Programs at the University of Georgia (UGA) Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel in Athens, Ga., helps participants master up-to-date turfgrass management practices and procedures; understand the principles of warm-and cool-season turfgrass establishment, growth, maintenance, and troubleshooting; and become Certified Turfgrass Professionals (CTP).

“We are very proud of Wagner’s accomplishments this year,” said James Young, president of Spring-Green Lawn Care. “He has a tremendous commitment to Spring-Green Lawn Care and the green industry overall.”

Prior to joining Spring-Green Lawn Care in 2003, Wagner graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2000 with a BA in History and an Illinois teaching certificate. After three years working in the school system, he found a greater opportunity for personal and professional growth in the green industry.

“This is a real honor for me,” said Wagner. “I am very proud to hold the title of a Certified Turfgrass Professional. I plan to continue learning about the green industry and growing the Spring-Green Lawn Care system.”

Headquartered in Plainfield, Ill., Spring-Green Lawn Care is a recognized leader in the lawn and tree care industry. Spring-Green Lawn Care has been beautifying the environment for 30 years and has 114 franchises operating in 23 states. Eleven franchises were added in 2006 and projections call for 15 new franchises in 2007. For more information call 815-436-8777 or visit http://www.springgreenfranchise.com.