Top Journalists in Landscaping Contractors
Anne Blankenbiller Irrigation & Lighting (Irrigation Association)
Managing editor of Irrigation & Lighting, she steers coverage for irrigation and lighting contractors with a focus on practical business and technical guidance. Specialties: Irrigation, low-voltage landscape lighting, contractor operations, training/resources.
Kyle Brown Irrigation & Lighting (Irrigation Association)
Editor-in-chief of Irrigation & Lighting, he writes frequent editor columns and features that translate water-efficiency and workforce issues for landscape irrigation contractors. Specialties: Irrigation business strategy, workforce trends, water-efficiency policy, technology.
Carol Brzozowski Freelance (Irrigation & Lighting; Turf Magazine)
Freelance journalist who regularly covers contractor-focused topics for Irrigation & Lighting and Turf Magazine, from CRM and workforce to lighting and water-feature installs. Specialties: Contractor operations, irrigation and lighting, water features, marketing, software/CRM.
Tom Hatlen Hardscape Magazine
Editor of Hardscape Magazine since its launch era; his columns and features spotlight install best practices and business fundamentals for hardscape contractors. Specialties: Hardscape installation and business management, contractor case studies, HNA award projects.
Christina Herrick Landscape Management (North Coast Media)
Former editor and continuing contributor to Landscape Management covering contractor projects, equipment transitions (including battery), and industry news. Specialties: Battery/equipment trends, awards/project features, people/news, irrigation transitions.
Scott Hollister Landscape Management (North Coast Media)
Editor-in-chief of Landscape Management, leading coverage that helps landscape contractors grow through market analysis, profiles and practical operations content. Specialties: Industry trends, business strategy, LM150/Rising Stars, executive perspectives.
Seth Jones Landscape Management (North Coast Media)
Editorial director of Landscape Management; longtime green‑industry editor who writes and curates growth-minded content for contractors. Specialties: Editorial direction, contractor growth stories, event coverage, leadership features.
Amy Kent ArborTIMES
Editor of ArborTIMES, a digital publication for tree care pros; she commissions and edits practical how‑tos and business pieces for arborist contractors. Specialties: Tree care business, safety and training, equipment and operations for arborist contractors.
Jonathan Kozlowski Green Industry Pros (IRONMARKETS)
Editor-in-chief overseeing Green Industry Pros; leads editorial packages including the annual Editor’s Choice Awards spotlighting solutions for landscape contractors. Specialties: Product/equipment coverage, awards programs, contractor business and operations.
Kim Lux Lawn & Landscape (GIE Media)
Senior editor at Lawn & Landscape whose reporting spans operations and growth stories for landscape contractors. Specialties: Operations, service models, growth strategies, contractor profiles.
Alexis Mizell-Pleasant Green Industry Pros (IRONMARKETS)
Associate editor at Green Industry Pros and SnowPro, covering daily news, awards and multi-category contractor content. Specialties: Awards programs, digital/social coverage, equipment and category reporting across mowing, lawn care, lighting/irrigation.
Jill Odom The Edge (NALP)
Editor of The Edge, the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ bimonthly magazine for contractors, producing business advice and member spotlights. Specialties: Contractor business advice, member/company spotlights, field events coverage.
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Beth Presley Total Landscape Care (Randall‑Reilly)
Associate editor at Total Landscape Care, covering contractor news, equipment and operations for the green industry. Specialties: Design-build, equipment and tools, workforce and business operations for landscapers.
Luke Reynolds Irrigation & Lighting (Irrigation Association)
Content editor at Irrigation & Lighting, contributing to product and contractor‑focused coverage across irrigation and lighting specialties. Specialties: Product/content editing across irrigation and lighting, contractor news and features.
Jessica Schwartz Turf Magazine (Group C Media)
Managing editor at Turf Magazine, she coordinates and writes coverage aimed at helping lawn and landscape contractors grow profitably. Specialties: Business management, equipment and technology, design‑build and maintenance.
Don Staruk TCI Magazine (Tree Care Industry Association)
Editor of TCI Magazine, the official publication of TCIA, serving tree care contractors with business and safety content. Specialties: Tree care contractor business, safety, training, standards.
Lisa Stryker The Edge (NALP)
Managing editor of NALP’s The Edge, helping shape editorial packages for landscape contractors across business, workforce and advocacy topics. Specialties: Association and contractor news, advocacy updates, member features.
Heather Tunstall Lawn & Landscape (GIE Media)
Managing editor at Lawn & Landscape, she reports and edits business‑focused coverage for landscape contractors. Specialties: Contractor operations, growth strategies, event coverage and features.
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Sarah Webb Green Industry Pros (IRONMARKETS)
Editor at Green Industry Pros who leads coverage of Editor’s Choice and business/tech stories for landscape contractors. Specialties: Product/equipment trends, business management and technology, awards programs.
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