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East County Resident Named President
April 7 2014 (Lakeside) - The San Diego Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), a non-profit trade organization of licensed landscape and landscape-related contractors elected its board of directors recently. East County resident Lawrence O’Leary was elected president of the board for a second term. The other elected board members are:
- Stacey Sturnot, ValleyCrest companies - president elect & vice president, events
- Janet Pozzuoli-Vallin, Belle Terre Landscapes - vice president, education
- Mimi Cortes, Tierra Verde Resources, Inc. - vice president, legislation
- Donette Lamson, Wilbur-Ellis Company – vice president, membership
- Mike Salceanu, Landscapes USA- vice president, resource management
- Sandra Grow, Mark Schroeder and Company- treasurer
- Jerrie Beard, Jerrie Beard & Associates - secretary
- Amy Conrad, Conrad Public Relations - public relations
- Loren Godes, Hydro-Scape Products- AM representatives
O’Leary resides with his family in Lakeside and works as director of sales at Hydro-Scape Products Inc., a leading provider of landscape and irrigation supplies. O’Leary spent nine years as an adjunct soils instructor at Cuyamaca College promoting water reduction in landscape, reduced fertilizer load and minimizing source point pollution. Also, he participated in habitat reconstruction in the Mojave Desert to mitigate damaging solar farms and windmill projects for endangered desert tortoises.
The San Diego Chapter of the CLCA is one of California’s largest and most active chapters. Each year, the chapter hosts a number of informative and educational meetings that allow members to keep on top of industry trends and network with their peers. The chapter sponsors its annual beautification awards, hosts the Landscape Industry Certified test and is active in local political issues affecting the landscape industry such as water conservation and sustainability issues.
“I look forward to serving with this knowledgeable and experienced board,” said O’Leary. “I know this group of talented people can help the San Diego Chapter continue to grow and promote positive public awareness of the landscape industry.”
ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF THE CLCA:
The San Diego Chapter of the CLCA aims to serve, protect and promote professionalism; and advance public awareness of the landscape industry including water conservation. San Diego CLCA members are always available to brief the public on topics ranging from the state of outdoor water conservation, including the latest in irrigation technology for both commercial and residential communities. For more information about the San Diego CLCA, please log on to www.clcasandiego.org.
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