Talmadge Coley

Talmadge Coley currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association since May 2022, following a distinguished tenure as Senior Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs at AmericanHort. In previous roles, Talmadge Coley was instrumental in legislative initiatives, including significant veterans' policy reforms during time as Director of Legislative Outreach & Research at Concerned Veterans for America. Talmadge Coley holds a Master's degree in International Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of North Florida, complemented by a certificate in Russian language studies from the Defense Language Institute. Early career experience includes roles in intelligence analysis for the United States Air Force and patient care at the Mayo Clinic.