Who are Derek and David?

While you're cruising the show floor or between sessions at EXPO Education, keep your eyes peeled for two folks who know what's moving and shaking in DFW- David Yonis, Chair of TNLA Region IV (Dallas area) and Derek Whisenand, Chair of Region V (Fort Worth area).

David Yonis, TNLA Chair Region IV

David Yonis is Production Manager at Roundtree Landscaping. He is a 2005 graduate of Tarleton State University with a degree in Horticulture and Landscape Management. He's been in Dallas/Fort Worth since 1996, although he grew up in Massachusetts. During college, David worked for three years at a tree farm in Stephenville, TX. David has been at Roundtree since 2005. He is licensed as a commercial pesticide applicator, a licensed irrigator in the state of Texas, and a TNLA certified Landscape professional. When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Marla, and 2 dogs, Calvin and Tessie. He is also a diehard Boston Red Sox fan.

Derek Whisenand's background stems from many years in working in his family business at Whiz-Q Stone. His grandfather founded the company in 1983. As a teenager and young adult, he was brought up delivering quality service and products to our customers. During high school he participated in various sports which taught him about team efforts and the strength of building great relationships. Through high school, he worked at Home Depot in the evenings and weekends selling high end appliances as well as servicing many property owners and other customers with their bulk purchases of not only appliances, but other building materials. After high school, Derek came back to the family business full time where he learned to combine all of the skills and lessons he had picked up to focus fully on the growth of Whiz-Q. Whiz-Q Stone is now one of the largest Stone, Masonry, Hardscape, and Landscape Supplies in the state of Texas serving both homeowners and professionals with quality products and exceptional customer service.

Derek Whisenand, TNLA Chair Region V

You'll probably find David at EXPO Education collecting CEUs or at the TNLA Awards Dinner (Roundtree Landscaping is a nominee for the Summit Award, the highest honor bestowed to a TNLA member company).

There's a good shot at catching Derek at Booth #1009. Make sure to ask them what Regions IV and V are looking forward to in the coming months. And be sure to thank them for their double sponsorships-- both as region leaders, and through their companies, Whiz-Q-Stone and Roundtree Landscaping.

Don't wait in line, Register Online.

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