Promote Vigorous Plant Growth with Compost Amended Soil - GGOL-AB

Jim Glas has worked for Kalamazoo Landscape Supplies since its inception in 1971. Jim took over as President and majority owner in 1984. In 1996 he formed Renewed Earth, which specializes in custom soil blends for nursery and greenhouse operations. Jim has been active in civic and trade organizations most of his adult life. He is well respected in and out of the landscape community for his progressive leadership abilities.

Past and present activities have included:

• Past President of Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association
• Board of Directors of Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association
• Past President of SW Michigan Landscape and Nursery Association
• MNLA Expo Committee
• MNLA Legislative Committee
• MNLA Technical Advisory Board
• MNLA Supplies Segment Committee chairman
• Michigan Home Builders Association
• Michigan Recyclers Coalition
• Michigan Composter Council-Legislative Liaison
• Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce Environmental Sub-Committee
• Kalamazoo-St. Joseph County Groundwater Protection Council chairman
• City of South Haven Zoning Board of Appeals
• City of South Haven Parks and Recreation Board