Craig Keller

Midwest Groundcovers LLC grows and wholesales nursery stock. The firm’s products include perennials, ornamental grasses, native plants, deciduous shrubs, broadleaf evergreens, hardy shrub roses, conifers and vines. The company was founded by Peter Orum and Irma Orum in 1969 and is headquartered in St. Charles, IL.

AmericanHort is a national association for the green industry that connects the industry across states and segments, providing opportunities to expand networks and resources. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. The company is committed to finding the best practices throughout the horticulture industry and sharing them with their clients by hosting industry-leading speakers. The company also connects clients to mentors, leaders, and knowledgeable resources through their horticultural programs. AmericanHort offers the AmericanHort Scholars Program, which sets students in horticulture on a path to success by exposing them to the breadth of the industry. Kenneth Fisher has been the CEO of the company since 2016.