Sandra serves as chief administrative officer of the association and has overall responsibility for CLCA operations and staff. She manages and directs staff, oversees the lobbying efforts of the association, manages fiscal operations, serves as liaison to other construction and green industry groups, assists with the LEAF scholarship fund, administers the Landscape Water Conservation Foundation and oversees the general administration of all association activities and business.
Micheyl Barnett, Meetings & Events Manager
Micheyl organizes and manages CLCA’s seminars, conferences and tradeshows. She serves as the liaison to the Events, Education and Associate Member committees.
Susan Carlson, Communications/Graphic Design
Susan works with CLCA members and staff on the association’s member relations, marketing and communications efforts.
John Sassaman, CAE, Communications Manager
John works with CLCA’s members and staff on the association’s technology, public relations, marketing and communications efforts.
Sandra Giarde, CAE, Executive Director
Micheyl Barnett, Meetings & Events Manager
Susan Carlson, Communications/Graphic Design
John Sassaman, CAE, Communications Manager