2010 Officers and CEO

 

President **** Ed*Macias Desierto Verde	President Elect Will Pereira BlueStar Resort & Golf	Vice President Matthew Johnson Asset Landscaping
Secretary *** Tony Acosta Xeriscapes Unlimited	Treasurer **** Steve Shields Hill & Usher Insurance	CEO********** Judy Gausman ALCA

 

        2010 Committee Director

Director of Public Relations ******** Will Pereira BlueStar Resort & Golf	Director of Government Affairs Matthew Johnson Asset Landscaping	Director of Membership **** Dave Spector TLC The Landscape Co
Director of Awards Dwight Faires Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting	Director of Program Bob Franchetto Horizon Distributors	Director of Insurance & Safety********* Jim Trog Four Peaks Landscape Management
Director of Finance Steve Shields Hill & Usher Insurance	Director of Program Nate Gould Hunter Industries	Director of Development Dennis Canedy Sunset Landscaping & Designs
	Director of Program Jesus Montano Ewing Irrigation

Board of Trustee

President ***** Bob Underwood AAA Landscape	President Elect Sharon Dewey Turf-riffic	Vice President *** Dale Micetic ISS Grounds Control	Secretary***** Glenn Fahringer Earth Care "For All That's Green"
Robin Franklin Desierto Verde	Bill Krause Terra Designs	Ron Mark Xeris Group	Tom Marshall Arcadia Landscape
Bob Meier	Rod Pappas Xeriscapes Unlimited	Craig Potter ISS Grounds Control	Michael Rockwell Azul-Verde Design Group
Don Schlander DLC Resources	Barbara Stropko New Desert Gallery	Richard Underwood AAA Landscape

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ALCA Committees

ARIZONA CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL – the members of this committee comes from Landscaping companies, nursery industry, educational institutions and the county extension offices.  They meet monthly to determine curriculum to be taught, review materials to be used and other business as needed.  They will also certify the results of two examinations held during the year.  Successfully passing all parts of the examinations results in the designation of Certified Landscape Professional.

AWARDS – a program where Landscape Contractors, Architects and Designers can enter projects for recognition.  This committee meets several times between December and July to prepare for the Annual Awards Banquet.  There are a number of subcommittees involved in judging, Program design and production, site location and arranging for sponsorships.

EDUCATION – this committee usually meets two or three times a year to determine the educational programs to be presented.  The topics are chosen to enhance business management and practices of ALCA members.

FINANCE - this committee is often called the Budget and Finance Committee.

GOLF – this committee meets as needed to develop a golf tournament.  One tournament is normally held in conjunction with the Awards Banquet.  The committee determines the golf course to use, awards to be given, and solicits the necessary sponsorships.

INSURANCE AND SAFETY – the Committee shall promote SCF and workplace safety to make the SCF Program available to its members.  It is responsible to fulfill the SCF contract requirements to ensure that the Participating Members receive the highest dividend obtainable.

MEMBERSHIP – There are two Membership Committees – one for Phoenix and one for Tucson.  The committee usually meets two or three times a year to determine the dates and purpose of member meetings.  A balance between social and educational events for the meetings allows members to become acquainted with each other and receive new information for running their business.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS – this committee meets as needed to maintain liaison between ALCA and various government organizations.  They are instrumental in obtaining information about legislation that could affect ALCA members and distributing the information through broadcast faxes.  The committee will also liaison with other Associations in lobbying efforts.

SCHOLARSHIP – this committee usually meets twice a year to determine who should receive educational scholarships from ALCA.  The focus is on providing scholarships to those individuals who express an interest in working in the green industry and/or are family members of ALCA members and their employees.

FIELD DAY – this committee will meet every other year to determine dates, location, food and the variety of events that will be of interest to members and their families. A time to bring the families of the green industry together to take a break from the everyday work grind and enjoy an action packed, fun filled day.