Nampa's Franz Witte Landscaping Names New CEO and President

Seneca Hull appointed as CEO, Toby Mancini promoted to president in leadership changes for 55-year-old company

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:11pm

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Franz Witte Landscaping, a Nampa-based landscaping company founded in 1971, has named Seneca Hull as its new CEO and Toby Mancini as its new president. Company founder Franz Witte will remain as the chairman of the board. Hull has served as the company's president for 18 years, while Mancini has worked at the company for a decade and has 37 years of experience in the horticulture industry.

Why it matters

The leadership changes at Franz Witte Landscaping come as the company looks to continue its growth and expansion in its 55th year of operation. The appointments of Hull and Mancini to the top roles signal the company's commitment to maintaining its community-focused values and exceptional customer service as it enters the next chapter.

The details

Seneca Hull, who has been with the company since the age of 5 when the first nursery was built, has been promoted from president to CEO. Toby Mancini, who previously served as the company's operations manager, has been named the new president. Mancini has 37 years of experience in the horticulture industry. Company founder Franz Witte will remain actively involved as the chairman of the board.

  • Franz Witte Landscaping was founded in 1971.
  • Seneca Hull has served as the company's president for 18 years.
  • Toby Mancini has worked at the company for the past decade.

The players

Seneca Hull

The new CEO of Franz Witte Landscaping, having previously served as the company's president for 18 years.

Toby Mancini

The new president of Franz Witte Landscaping, previously serving as the company's operations manager. He has 37 years of experience in the horticulture industry.

Franz Witte

The founder of Franz Witte Landscaping, who will remain as the chairman of the board.

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What they’re saying

“At the age of five, Seneca watched as the first nursery was built on our old State Street property. Over the years she has developed her own capable leadership style, always focused on our people and our purpose.”

— Franz Witte, Company Founder and Chairman of the Board

“Franz Witte has always been about more than landscapes ― it's about people and community. I'm excited about the future of our company and honored to step into the role of CEO. Together with Toby and our outstanding officers and owners, we will continue building a company our employees are proud to be part of and that our customers trust.”

— Seneca Hull, CEO

“Our team is what makes Franz Witte special. My focus is on supporting our people, delivering exceptional service to our customers, and continuing to execute the vision for where this company is headed.”

— Toby Mancini, President

The takeaway

The leadership changes at Franz Witte Landscaping demonstrate the company's commitment to maintaining its community-focused values and exceptional customer service as it enters its 55th year of operation. The promotions of Seneca Hull and Toby Mancini to the top roles signal the company's focus on supporting its employees and continuing to execute its vision for the future.