FANN Nominates 2026 Board of Directors

FANN’s Nominating Committee, chaired by Past President Jenny Evans, has nominated 13 candidates to serve on the 2026 Board of Directors. The slate has been endorsed by the 2025 board, most members of which will continue to serve if elected by the general membership.

Full slate proposed for 2026:

President: Eddie McKeithen, McKeithen Growers
President-Elect: Janine Griffiths, Green Thumb
Vice-President: Eryk Jadaszewski, Everglades Native Designs
Treasurer: Chris Holly, Sandhill
Secretary: Michelle Stafford, Juniper Landscaping (returning but new in this position)
Jenny Evans will continue as past president.

Directors at Large:
Carly Batts, B The Change Native Plants and Landscape Designs
Ryan Divin, Fish Branch Tree Farm (new to the board)
Joe Hayden, Earth Balance
Skip Healy, Change of Greenery
Leslie Landert, Landert Landscape Design
Joe Reams, Southern Habitats
Amanda Streets, Living Roots Eco Design (new to the board)

A little bit about our new nominees for Directors at Large:

Ryan Divin

Ryan Divin is a Texas transplant who brings over six years of diverse experience to Florida’s dynamic horticultural industry, where he honed his skills in plant cultivation, soil management, and sustainable growing practices. His passion for agriculture is rooted in a strong academic foundation: he holds a Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science and a Master’s degree in Agriculture, both of which have equipped him with a solid understanding of both traditional and modern agricultural systems. Ryan is the Production Manager at Fish Branch Tree Farm.

Amanda Streets

Amanda Streets is the owner of Living Roots Eco Design which she founded in 2018. Based in St Pete, Living Roots designs, installs and maintains native and Florida friendly landscapes. Its goal is to create landscapes that are beautiful while supporting wildlife and soil health.  Living Roots operated a retail nursery for four years.  Amanda is a certified Permaculture Designer and Florida Friendly Landscaping Professional. She is on the Education Committee for the Florida Composting Council and was Secretary of the St. Pete Time Bank.