Program Overview
The TNLA Leadership Bootcamp, created by the TNLA Foundation, is a training program aimed at developing leaders in the Texas Green Industry. Twenty participants attend four sessions focused on building professional leadership skills and applying them in everyday work.

​The program combines knowledge-based topics with interactive formats such as roundtable discussions, panels, Q&A sessions, group activities, and assignments between sessions to encourage problem-solving ​ and solution-based management. The Bootcamp is open to Green Industry professionals.

Limited spots available. If you are not accepted into the program, you will receive a full refund of your application fee. 

Note: Participation in the TNLA Leadership Bootcamp is tied to the applicant’s current employment with the sponsoring company. If the participant leaves their employer—voluntarily or involuntarily—before completing the program, only a partial refund will be issued to the sponsoring company in accordance with TNLA’s refund policies. Participants are responsible for notifying TNLA immediately of any change in employment status.

​For questions, contact Sarah Riggins at 512-579-3854.

Now Accepting Applications for TNLA Leadership Bootcamp Class VI! Deadline to Apply June 11, 2026.

Bootcamp Tour and Education Sessions

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Session 1: August 11, 2026 in SA during EXPO
Session 2: October 19, 2026 tour and Oct. 20 in-person education - Houston
Session 3: December 9, 2025 Tour and December 8 in-person education – DFW area
Session 4: January 2027(TBD) in-person education and Graduation – Location TBD (in conjunction with the Lone Star Hort Forum)
 
Homework Sessions VIA zoom:
7/30/26 Mentor and Bootcamp Meeting
10/14/26 - Homework, Guest Speaker
11/11/26 - Homework, Guest Speaker

Program Benefits

  • Exclusive leadership education sessions in a four-part series (August 2026 – January 2027)
  • Assigned mentor for career guidance and access to an experienced professional
  • Personal assessment to provide insights into work style and strengths
  • Complimentary entry to the Nursery/Landscape EXPO Education Offerings & Tradeshow, and the 2027 Lonestar Hort Forum (Includes General Education pass. The Industry Tour is extra)
  • CEUs earned based on the total education hours per session

Program Topics Include

  • Personal Development Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Human Behavior and Motivation
  • Strengths-Based Leadership, Individual and Team Accountability & Performance Coaching
  • Communications: Presentation & Interpersonal
  • Business Management: Finances, Diversity & Hiring Practices
Previous Classes

TNLA Leadership Bootcamp Class I of 2021-2022, CLICK HERE.
TNLA Leadership Bootcamp Class II of 2022-2023, CLICK HERE
TNLA Leadership Bootcamp Class III of 2023-2024, CLICK HERE
TNLA Leadership Bootcamp Class IV of 2024-2025, CLICK HERE
​TNLA Leadership Bootcamp Class V of 2025-2026, CLICK HERE
Thank you to this year's TNLA Key Contributor Investment Partner
A Special Thanks to TNLA's Leadership Bootcamp Sponsors: