New Jersey Green Industry Council announces new leadership

The New Jersey Green Industry Council Executive Team reorganizes biannually.

Two photos of individuals. On the left is a smiling man with black hair wearing a navy blue suit jacket, white dress shirt and gray and blue plaid tie. On the right is a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a gray suit jacket, pink shirt and pearl necklace.
Chris Sherrington, left, and Lori Jenssen, right.
Photos courtesy of the New Jersey Green Industry Council

The New Jersey Green Industry Council (NJGIC) has a new leadership team.

The council named Lori Jenssen executive director and Chris Sherrington as board president. (The NJGIC Executive Team reorganizes biannually.)

Jenssen brings more than 23 years of experience in the nonprofit world and association management, including her current and continuing role as executive director of the New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association (NJNLA).

She holds a master’s degree in public administration and has served as executive director of the New Jersey Forestry Association and the international American Mosquito Control Association.

Sherrington is director of technical services & supply chain management for Lawn Doctor (Happinest) as well as chair of the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ (NALP) Government Affairs Council. 

He brings more than 23 years of industry expertise, specializing in optimizing operational efficiencies and driving innovation.  

“Environmental stewardship is not merely a responsibility but a profound commitment to future generations”, Sherrington said. “By embracing sustainable practices and fostering a deep respect for nature, we become guardians of the Earth’s resources, ensuring that they remain vibrant and abundant. True stewardship requires collaboration, education and unwavering dedication to protecting the delicate balance of ecosystems.” 

For more information about the New Jersey Green Industry Council, visit njgic.org or call 908-310-9722.