Meet Our Board of Directors

Guiding Our Vision to Grow Together

Leadership Committed to Excellence

Our board of directors includes industry leaders with diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for landscaping and horticulture. Each member brings unique expertise and dedication to our mission, ensuring we continue to grow and support our community with innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Get to know the talented individuals who are driving our organization forward.

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Steve Smith

Past President

Nutri-Lawn

Steve, President of Nutri-Lawn, oversees operations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. With 20+ years in lawn care and irrigation, he excels in turfgrass management and company culture. A Certified Landscape Technician, he is also the Vice President of Plant Health Atlantic.

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Matt Giles

President

Nova Turf

Matt, Vice President of Nova Turf Care Products Ltd., has over 35 years of experience in turfgrass management. He has owned Nova Turf since 2006 and aims to enhance the profile of Professional Landscape/Lawncare Operators by fostering learning opportunities for LNS Membership.

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David Hunt

Treasurer

Armdale Lawn Care

David, Treasurer of Armdale Lawn Care, holds a CPA designation and a business degree from Saint Mary’s University. He co-runs Armdale Lawn Care with his brother and serves on various boards, including Mountain Bike Halifax. His hobbies include skiing, biking, and motorcycling.

 

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Pamela Baltzer

Board Member

Heritage Landscaping

Pamela co-founded Heritage Landscapes in 1999, bringing her horticultural, corporate, and educational experience to the business. Her deep passion for design, landscape architecture, and plants enriches her contributions to the landscaping community.

 

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Colin Brown

Board Member

Halifax Seed

Colin, the Landscape, Sports, and Municipal rep for Halifax Seed, has 15+ years in the seed industry and 30+ years in horticulture. Living in the Annapolis Valley, he enjoys camping, golf, softball, and family time. Colin’s expertise is rooted in his family farm upbringing.

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Paul Doggett

Board Member

Battlefield Equipment Rentals

Paul works for Toromont CAT and has contributed to the landscape and construction industry since 1999. A long-serving member of Landscape Nova Scotia, Paul enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, and playing hockey in his free time.

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Paige Doyle

Board Member

Jim Pattison Lease

Paige, a dedicated LNS board member, brings 12 years of experience in commercial fleet management. She is passionate about preserving Nova Scotia’s landscapes, exploring the outdoors, and tending to her gardens. Paige is committed to promoting sustainable landscaping practices.

 

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Ben Floyd

Board Member

Nature’s Reflections Landscaping

Ben, founder and owner of Nature’s Reflections Landscaping Ltd., established in 2006, offers hardscaping, lawn care, and snow removal services. A Niagara College’s Horticultural Technician program graduate, Ben volunteers locally and is deeply committed to his community.

Ashley Dempsey

Board Member

The Stone Depot

Office Manager at The Stone Depot,  with four years of experience supporting the landscaping industry. I enjoy working behind the scenes to keep operations running smoothly and building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

With my time on the board, I hope to support the continued growth of Landscape Nova Scotia by contributing to member engagement, industry development, and initiatives that strengthen the profession across the province.

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Mitchell Jardine

Board Member

Brandt Tractor Ltd.

Mitchell started his career in 2011 at Atlantic Cat when he was 20. He spent 9.5 years working through various roles and into parts and service sales. He then moved into a rental representative role with Battlefield Equipment Rentals for 5 years, and in 2025 moved over to Brandt Tractor Ltd. as the Sales Manager for Compact Construction Equipment/Worksite Products.
He has met a lot of great, hard working people in the landscape industry in his career and hopes to continue to support and stay involved in the industry through Landscape Nova Scotia.

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David Thompson

Board Member

WeedMan

David, President of Weed Maritimes, operates in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. Formerly a corporate lawyer, he is active in community service and serves on multiple boards, including CNLA and Plant Health Atlantic. David resides in Dartmouth with his family.

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Liddy Wallace

Board Member & LCC Rep

Wallace Landscapes

Liddy, the owner of Wallace Landscapes Ltd., is Red Seal Certified in Landscape Horticulture. With a diploma in environmental horticulture, she specializes in high-end landscape maintenance. Liddy brings decades of industry experience and passion to the board.

 

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Leadership in Action

Our Executive Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to support the organization’s mission, members, and long-term growth. Working closely with the Board of Directors, committees, partners, and stakeholders, the Executive Director helps advance key priorities, strengthen member services, and ensure the organization continues to serve as a strong voice for the landscaping and horticulture community.

Kate Sullivan

Executive Director

Kate brings more than 25 years of experience in governance, operations, project management, and executive-level support across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She has worked closely with boards, committees, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams to strengthen operations, improve processes, and advance strategic priorities.

A graduate of Saint Mary’s University, Kate is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Director of Operations, and Strategic Consultant™. She brings a strong background in governance, strategy, organizational coordination, and leadership support to her role as Executive Director.

Based in Nova Scotia, Kate is pleased to support the continued success of the Atlantic associations and looks forward to working with members and stakeholders across the region.