Michael Langwiser - Director of Operations

Mike has been a horticulturist for over thirty years. He developed his management and organizational skills while working within the Interiorscape Industry, first as a horticultural technician, then as a supervisor and finally in management. Early in his career Mike worked at  Glacier National Park where he conducted workshops and created displays of gardens and photography.

His responsibilities over the years have included, but have not been limited to design and installation of high profile projects, developing training programs, analyzing and improving service and installation routes, and improving vendor relations.

Achievements:
President's Club - Initial Tropical Plants, 2003
National Council for Interior Horticultural Certification
State of Connecticut Pesticide Supervisor's License
State of Connecticut Pesticide Applicator's License
Member of the town of New Hartford, Conservation Council
Member of the American Orchid Society

Professional Experience:
Color Rotations Manager, Atria, Inc 2007 - present
Director of Operations - Atria, Inc., 2004 - present
Service Supervisor/Operations Manager - Initial Tropical Plants, 1993 - 2004
Service Supervisor - Foliage Plant Systems, 1990-1993
Horticultural Technician - Our Growing Concern, 1982-1990
Groundskeeper - Glacier National Park, MT, 1978-1979
Horticultural Technician - Luciens Greenhouse, 1976-1978

Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant Science, University of Connecticut, 1975
Roland T. Hoerle Scholarship