Mary Ann Patterson, Vice President of Communications and Marketing

Ms. Patterson has 25 years of experience in senior marketing roles, serving both the profit and non-profit arenas. Most recently, she was founder and president of Front Burner, Inc., a consultancy specializing in strategic planning, capital formation, and the development and coordination of educational and workforce initiatives. Clients of the company have included Michigan State University, Practical Protocol, the American Horticultural Society, and Shade Tree Farm.

Prior to that, Ms. Patterson served as the Director of National Programs and Public Relations for the American Horticultural Society. During her 10-year tenure, her large and diverse network within the horticulture industry contributed to establishing a track record for successful media relations and innovative marketing. This included a national product launch and the publication of several best selling garden books with major publishing houses. Ms. Patterson entered the workforce as a retail buyer and private label development manager for several national retail chains.

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