ALCA Executive Director Resigns

ALCA Executive Director Debra Holder dedicated 25 years to the organization.

Herndon, Va.-The Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) announced the resignation of CEO Debra Holder. Holder cited the need to spend more time with family and friends.

Under Holder's leadership, ALCA membership more than tripled, as did the annual budget and staff. A sponsorship program and the ALCA Educational Foundation were launched, and the merger of the ALCA and PLCAA was realized.

ALCA President Kurt Kluznik described Debra as a ?EUR??,,????'??shining star?EUR??,,????'?? and her guidance of ALCA as ?EUR??,,????'??nothing short of overwhelming success.?EUR??,,????'??

?EUR??,,????'??My resignation was a hard decision for me to make, but the right one, and at the right time, for both ALCA and me,?EUR??,,????'?? Holder said.

Holder will remain on staff through 2004 as a consultant. Tanya Tolpegin, ALCA's chief operating officer, will be the interim CEO.