Seed Your Future (SYF) announced its new board president, an incoming board member, and newly appointed committee volunteers who will begin their terms in January 2026.
Seed Your Future also extended its sincere appreciation to Dr. Ronda Hamm, who has served as board president since 2023. During her tenure, Hamm championed national partnerships, strengthened engagement with educators, and supported SYF’s strategic expansion to address the horticulture industry’s critical workforce needs. Her leadership helped position the organization for continued national impact.
Succeeding her is Broch Martindale, national nursery & greenhouse strategic account manager at Corteva Agriscience, who was unanimously elected as the new board president. Martindale has been an active member of SYF’s Advisory Council for three years and a vocal advocate for workforce development across the industry. His long-standing commitment to elevating horticulture careers underscores his vision for SYF’s next chapter.
Seed Your Future also welcomed Mari Carasquillo, vice president of marketing at Costa Farms, as a new member of the board of directors. Carasquillo brings extensive experience in consumer marketing, brand building, and audience engagement – expertise that will support SYF’s goal of raising national awareness of careers working with plants.
Seed Your Future also extended its appreciation to Dr. Charlie Hall and Rodd Moesel, who have completed their terms on the board of directors.
New 2026 committee appointments
Seed Your Future announced the following volunteers who will join SYF committees beginning January 2026:
- Andrew Gurka, director of student programs, Longwood Gardens
- Jordan Richardson, member engagement & communications manager, CalFlowers
- Sarita Cantu, marketing manager, Smith Gardens
- Lauren Brown, Assistant Head Grower, Smith Gardens
- Sarah Morales, steward, GreenWeaver Landscapes – Sustainable Landscapes
- Ella Davis, horticulture & marketing comms graduate, University of Wisconsin-River Falls