CNLA Committees

The Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association is looking to strengthen our structure to benefit you, the members. As we lay new groundwork for a stronger future, we need your help. We are looking for your input or volunteer time. We have opportunities for people of varied talents. You decide how much time you can contribute to the association. Volunteering on a committee is an excellent opportunity to give back to the industry, network, and strengthen your talents.

Our greatest need for volunteers is on our committees. Each committee runs slightly different, but generally, they only meet a few times a year, and most meetings are in the form of a Zoom call. If you are thinking of running for the board of directors in the future, this is a great opportunity to explore that.  

Below is a list of the committee.  Click here for a detailed description with time commitments for each committee. Please complete the form below to express your interest in joining a committee.

Advocacy Committee
Co-Chairs: Dustyn Nelson, CCH and Chris Valley, CCH

Invasive Plant Council (IPC)^
Seat One (nonprofit association rep): Dustyn Nelson, CCH
Seat Two (grower company rep): Chris Valley, CCH

Deans Advisory Board^ (UConn College of Agriculture, Health, & Natural Resources)
Appointment: Dustyn Nelson, CCH

Water Planning Council Advisory Board^
Business & Industry Member (Water Intensive Business): Darryl Newman, CCH
Alternate: Dustyn Nelson, CCH

Education Committees

Connecticut Certified Horticulturist Program (CCH)
Chair: Amanda Pezzullo, CCH

GreenStart Program
Chair: Amanda Pezzullo, CCH

Program/Special Events Committees

Bloom After Hours
Chair: Chris Valley, CCH

Winter Symposium
Chair: Cecilia Keneally

CT Flower & Garden Show
Chair: Chris Valley, CCH

Golf Tournament
Chair: Lisa Stevens, Executive Director

Leadership Councils

Garden Center Leadership Council (GCLC)
Chair: Kaitlyn Larson

Landscape Leadership Council (LSLC)
Chair: Chris Goodwin

Green Alliance Taskforce^
Chair: Matt Fitzpatrick, CCH

Marketing & Public Relations Committee
Chair: TBD

Membership Committee
Chair: TBD

Nominating Committee^
Chair: Past President


^ position by appointment only

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