About FNGLA

Ben Bolusky
Chief Executive Officer
bbolusky@fngla.org

Ben has been with FNGLA since 1998. He serves as Executive Vice President and oversees Legislative & Regulatory Affairs. Ben is also FNGLA's Spokesperson and the liaison to FNGLA's Divisions. Ben is a graduate of The George Washington University where he earned a Masters in Public Administration and a B.A. in Political Science. Ben is an avid Boston Red Sox baseball fan.

Linda Adams
Chief Operating Officer
ladams@fngla.org

Linda started with FNGLA in 1984 and provides senior management of FNGLA's tradehows and convention. Born in Weisbaden, Germany and, as an Air Force brat, Linda lived in several different places until she was 10 years old. She then became a beach brat, growing up in Satellite Beach. Linda graduated from Florida Southern College. Linda is also a graduate of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute and enjoys traveling.

Eddie Singh
Chief Financial Officer
esingh@fngla.org

Eddie joined the FNGLA team in 1994 and manages FNGLA's financial operations. Raised in Guyana, South America, Eddie came to the U.S. in the 70's and attended high school and college in New York. Eddie enjoys gardening on the weekends.

Jennifer Nelis
Director of Communications and Public Relations
jnelis@fngla.org

Jennifer began her FNGLA career in 1994 after graduating from UCF with a B.A. in Organizational Communications. Jennifer manages FNGLA's extensive communications, public relations, marketing, and social media portfolios. A Florida native, Jennifer is an extrovert who enjoys four wheeling and all things related to nature.

Merry Mott, FCHP
Director of Certifcations and Career Development
mmott@fngla.org

Merry joined the FNGLA family in 1994 and manages FNGLA's five professional certifications. Merry is a University of Florida graduate having earned her B.S. in Journalism. Merry is an excellent marksman and a foodie.

Linda Reindl
Director of Education
lreindl@fngla.org

Linda joined FNGLA's staff in 1993. She manages FNGLA's development and delivery of educational programs and is the administrator for the National Foliage Foundation (NFF). Linda was born and raised in Wisconsin and earned a B.A. in Communications from the University of Wisconsin.

Sabrina Haines
Trade Show Exhibits Manager
shaines@fngla.org

Sabrina began her FNGLA career in 1986. She was born in Joplin, Missouri and is a graduate of Flagler College where she earned a B.A. in English. Sabrina works with FNGLA's tradeshow exhibitors. She enjoys sports, music and travel.

Clay Archey
Business Development Manager
carchey@fngla.org

As a third generation Floridian, Clay Archey grew up in Stake in rural North Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Agribusiness. Clay started with FNGLA in 2010 and works on FNGLA's tradeshows and with sponsorships and advertising opportunities.

Wayne Strauss, FCHP
Director of Information Technology
wstrauss@fngla.org

Wayne joined the FNGLA team in 2004. He is responsible for FNGLA's information technology operations. Wayne earned degrees in Electronics/Computer Technology and Business from Florida Technical College. Wayne enjoys edible gardening and is an excellent cook.

Amy Di Bella
Membership Coordinator
adibella@fngla.org

Amy hails from Rochester, NY and joined FNGLA in 2007 after she graduated from SUNY Brockport with a B.S. in Business Management. She coordinates FNGLA's certifications, member applications and customer service.

Toni Wise
Financial Accounts Coordinator
twise@fngla.org

Toni started with FNGLA in 2005. Raised in Missouri, Toni graduated from Missouri Western State University with a B.S. in Management. She coordinates FNGLA's financial accounts and invoicing. Toni enjoys vacationing in the Hawaiian islands.