NATIONWIDE TREES - Key Persons
Brad started in the industry in 1997 and completed his Certificate 3 in nursery shortly thereafter. His early experience was in a tube nursery (Lucas Liners), however he soon graduated to field production and nursery management. Brad commenced as Manager at Nationwide Trees in 2004 and has completed a Graduate Diploma in Nursery Management.
Glenn and Jennifer Fenton bought the nursery in 2003 from Frank Lucas ( Lucas Liners). In the last 13 years, they have introduced significant automation and procedural changes to develop the nursery to where it is today. Glenn brings a wealth of management and leadership experience from his 26 years of experience as an Army Officer in the Australian Army. Glenn recently completed a number of years as President, Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria; and Vice President, Nursery and Garden Industry Australia. He remains a Chairman of the Board of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
Jennifer is responsible for accountancy and management support in Nationwide Trees. Whilst a very keen gardener, she principally ponders the complexities of operating a small business in a challenging and dynamic business environment. She has a Bachelors Degree in Commerce and Graduate Diploma in Nursing.
Lindon commenced at Nationwide Trees undertaking holiday casual work when he was still at school. After graduating from university with a Bachelor Degree in Information and Technology, he quickly realised that horticulture was much more enjoyable than programming. Lindon completed a Certificate 3 in Nursery in 2009 and was apprentice of the year for Community College Gippsland.