Our Leadership
W. David Thompson - Founder
Dave studied Ornamental Horticulture at the University of Maryland, College Park receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975. In 1978, he founded Foxborough Nursery, which has grown to a 525-acre operation. In addition to his successful business, Dave has served important roles in the MNLGA, for which he received a professional achievement award. In 1944, the University of Maryland College of Agriculture Alumni Association honored Dave with the Meritorious Service of Agriculture award. He is also a founding member of the American Conifer Society and has served as president for its Eastern Region chapter.
Awards and Associations:
- Maryland Nursery, Landscape, & Greenhouse Association - Member since 1978
- MNLGA Professional Achievement Award - 1998
- University of Maryland College of Agriculture Alumni Association
- Meritorious Service of Agriculture Award - 1994
- International Plant Propagator's Society - Member since 1976
- American Conifer Society - Founding Member 1983
- Past President of Eastern Region
- American Horticulture Society - Member
- American Hort - Formerly ANLA - Member
- Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer's Association - Member since 2009
- International Plant Propagators Society Eastern Region - Member since 1976
- Fellow Award - 2019
- Harford County Farm Bureau
- Farmer of the Year - Foxborough Nursery - 2022
Andrew H. Thompson - Principal / Lead Designer
Andrew studied Landscape Contracting at Penn State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in 2006. After graduating, Andrew returned to Foxborough to manage the landscaping division and is currently the lead designer.
Awards and Associations:
- Maryland Nursery, Landscape, & Greenhouse Association - Member
- National Association of Landscape Professionals - Member
- Association of Professional Landscape Designers - Member
Brian Brister -
Brian studied landscape design at Temple University and received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture in _.
Dawn Rigdon -
Dawn studied at University of Delaware and received a Bachelor of Plant Science in 2002 with a minor in Plant Biology and a minor in Landscape Horticulture.