Native Plants and Pollinators

Mark O'Brien 
Business Unit Leader, Restoration Services Nursery
Principal - Agronomy, Plant Production
Cardno

Mark is a leader within the Restoration Services business as area manager of Cardno’s Native Plant Nursery. He oversees the nursery’s daily operations, leading the development of staff and implementation of the operation’s strategy with a priority on quality and customer service. He is experienced in production management, woodland restoration, native landscape design, and native pollinator habitat. Mark is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, providing insight on a range of topics including roadside pollinator habitats, native plants and ecosystems. He is an active member of several organizations, and is currently on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association.