Betsie Ridnouer

Betsie Ridnouer is an experienced professional in landscape design and operations, currently serving as the Landscape Design Division Sales Manager at Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc. since February 2019. In this role, Betsie manages a team of 21 landscape designers, overseeing onboarding, training, and annual departmental updates for staff. Prior experience includes roles as Landscape Design Scheduler, achieving a 99% satisfaction rating while managing over 2,000 customer appointments annually, and as a Landscape Designer and Project Manager, successfully managing over 100 projects with a closing rate surpassing team goals. Additionally, Betsie has a background as a self-employed Nursery Professional and a Sr. Editor at The Parent Institute, where extensive publishing experience was gained. Betsie holds a Master’s Certificate in Landscape Design from The George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in English from Appalachian State University.