Certifications

For the consumer, choosing a landscape or snow removal contractor has always been an uncertain and difficult decision. Beyond the basic guideline questions to make sure the company is fully insured, being referred by someone you know and perhaps checking with a Better Business Bureau, there has not been any other consistent information by which one company could be measured against another.

Currently the landscape and snow removal industries are providing a national certification process which will provide cutting edge companies, owners and managers with criteria to establish themselves (and their companies) as leaders in the industry. Troy Clogg Landscape Associates, LLC, believes in these programs as a way to provide our clients with the best possible service. Our clients can have the confidence that our work will be completed with the highest industry standards and specifications by skilled professionals.

Our employees in turn are given a sense of pride. When an employee completes a certification he/she has documented their knowledge, their commitment to continuing education and achievement of career goals with personal growth. TCLA provides both time and money for the development of its employees.

Our Certified Staff:
	Troy R. Clogg, CLP, CSP Owner and Sales Manager
	Jim Anderson, CLIA Irrigation and Snow Operations Manager
	Juan J. Torres, CLP Landscape Production and Sidewalk- Clearing Production Manager
	J. Jesus Nava, CLT Landscape and Hardscape Installation Foreman
	J. Carmen Rodriguez, CLT Landscape Construction Foreman

CERTIFICATION CRITERIA:

CSP - Certified Snow Professional
An (8) hour written exam covering the mechanics and technical aspects of snow and ice management, business, accounting, sales, marketing, risk, health safety and human resources.

CLP - Certified Landscape Professional
A (6) hour written exam covering production/operations, horticulture, business planning, accounting, management, risk law, contracts, sales, marketing, communications, public relations, health, safety, and human resources,

CLT - Certified Landscape Technician
This exam is a full day event. The majority of the test is hands-on and performed in the field where the candidate selects from the specialty areas of landscape installation, maintenance or irrigation and all must complete the written portion for Common Core elements.

CLIA - Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
A CLIA is involved in the analysis of landscape irrigation water use. To become a CLLA, individuals must attend a course and pass a specialized exam. The exams are designed to meet standards of validity, reliability and difficulty.

The National Organizations Responsible For This Certification Process Are:
SIMA - "Snow & Ice Management Association"
Located:	SIMA 2800 West 21st Street Erie, PA 16506 814.835.3577
PLANET – “Professional Landcare Network"
Located:	PLANET 950 Herdon Parkway, Suite 450 Herndon, VA 20170 703.736.9666 www.landcarenetwork.org
IA - "The Irrigation Association”
Located:	IA 6540 Arlington Blvd. Fall Church, VA 22042 703.536.7080 www.irrigation.org

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:
Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)
Building Owners & Managers Association of Metropolitan Detroit (BOMA)
Michigan Green Industry Association (MGIA)
Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA)
Brighton Chamber of Commerce
SiteStuff - national online procurement/bidding database for commercial owners and property managers.
Business Safety Associations of America - (BSAoA)
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)