ERIE, Pa. – Businessperson and national speaker, Richard Arlington, Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) and Certified Snow Professional (CSP), was recently named to the status of Trailblazer by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). Arlington is president of Rich Arlington & Associates and Arlington Lawncare in Erie, Pa., as well as, Consultant and Business Manager of Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group based in Lake City, Pa.
Trailblazers are a select group of individuals nominated by their peers as dedicated professionals who have made significant and long-term contributions to the green industry. The program was launched in 2002 to recognize industry leaders and to share their knowledge with PLANET members. Arlington is one of 90 Trailblazers added since 2002.
Arlington possesses 25 years of experience providing landscape, lot sweeping and snow and ice maintenance services to the facility management industry. He specializes in litigation consulting in the areas of snow management and landscape practices. Arlington also travels throughout North America to speak on a wide range of business and industry-related topics.
“Success comes with a responsibility to help others and share what you have learned,” said Arlington, “and I am truly honored to be among the 90 Trailblazers who have dedicated themselves to helping others in the green industry.”
In 2000, Arlington joined Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group, which has grown to encompass work in 27 states with over 300 contractors. In 2005, he launched a consulting firm that works with facilities around the country to achieve better risk management for their exterior services. The company also consults to lawn care, landscape and snow management businesses on ways to improve profits, operations, marketing and safety practices.
Arlington continues to oversee Arlington Lawncare, formed in 1987, based in Erie, Pa. where he resides with his family. This company provides lawn, landscape and snow management services and currently employs a 30-person staff and 200 subcontractors.
Arlington named PLANET Trailblazer
The green industry veteran has 25 years of experience providing landscaping, lot sweeping and snow and ice maintenance services to the facility management industry.