Our Staff

Sandra Giarde, CAESandra Giarde, CAE, Executive Director

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 BarnettMicheyl 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.

Alex BeskeenAlex Beskeen, Member Programs Coordinator

Alex supports various CLCA programs and services, including membership activities, chapter administration and CLCA’s certification work.

Susan CarlsonSusan Carlson, Communications/Graphic Design

Susan works with CLCA members and staff on the association’s member relations and communications efforts.

John Sassaman, CAEJohn Sassaman, CAE, Communications Manager

John works with CLCA’s members and staff on the association’s technology and communications efforts. He works closely with the Events and Education committees.

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