About JFA

Johnson Fediw Associates was founded by Kathy Johnson Fediw, LEED AP, CLP, CLT on November 15, 2001 and offered one training manual. Today, the business has expanded to include consulting work, training workshops, green certification programs, books, manuals and other intellectual properties.

Our Purpose:

Implement new ideas, methodologies and best practices for our clients so they can enjoy financial prosperity and success.

Kathy Fediw’s Credentials:
Kathy Fediw is a LEED Accredited Professional, a designation awarded by the US Green Building Council and the Green Building Council Institute. She is qualified to work on green building and other environmental projects. Kathy is both a Certified Landscape Professiona-Interior and Certified Landscape Technician-Interior. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University and has lectured and trained on horticultural and management topics for over 30 years. She is the author of several books, training manuals and videos; the developer of the Green Earth—Green Plants certification programs; a writer for various publications; and a frequent speaker at conferences in the US, Australia and New Zealand.

Associations and Service to the Industry:

US Green Building Council: national and Houston chapter
Institute of Management Consultants: national and Houston chapter, Publicity Committee
Green Plants for Green Buildings: Training Director, serve on LEED Advocacy Committee
Plantscape Industry Alliance: supplier member, writer for quarterly newsletter
PLANET: supplier member