2011 Board of Directors

Board of Directors Application

PCTGA Headquarters & Staff

Denise Calabrese, Executive Director: info@christmastrees.org

As Executive Director, Denise works with the board of directors to develop a yearly work plan that recognizes and implements the goals of PCTGA, as well as approves an annual budget; provides facilitative support to the board of directors and committees.

Lisa Herron, Associate Executive Director: assoced@christmastrees.org

As associate executive director, Lisa works with the executive director on the above duties.

Stacy Zimmerman, Communications Director: communications@christmastrees.org

As the Communications Director, Stacy is responsible for all printed publications for the organization. She is also responsible for all electronic communications with members. Stacy works with the webmaster to ensure that information is kept up-to-date on the PCTGA website. She writes and distributes press releases, responds to all media requests, oversees the PA Trees for Troops program and coordinates the PA State Christmas Tree donation program. Stacy also coordinates all awards programs and handles other communications functions as required.

Sarah DiCello, Newsletter Editor: editor@christmastrees.org

Julie Sullivan, Events & Sponsorship Coordinator: ads@christmastrees.org

The Events & Sponsorship Coordinator works with the Event Coordinator in finalizing all event details and handles all onsite event management. In addition,  Julie handles all sponsorship and exhibitor sales and customer service.

Christine Bailey, Membership Director : customerservice@christmastrees.org

As database manager and membership coordinator, Christine’s responsibilities include working with the membership; data entry of all new memberships, membership renewals, and events registrations; and other duties as required.

Alison Evans: commassoc@christmastrees.org

The Communications Associate works on all e-technology by distributing pertinent information to PCTGA constituents through an e-blast system. Alison also works on website back-end to ensure proper functionality and designs conference.

Keith McNally, Events Coordinator: events@christmastrees.org

The role of the Events Coordinator includes planning and execution of events; discussing and interacting with potential speakers, making all arrangements for speakers'; researching potential event sites in a location; arranging for all related services with hotel or other vendors; continuing arrangements with the property (hotel) throughout the execution of the event; working with database and registration staff; attending the event and provide on-site support as requested by the Executive Director; and any other duties as required.

Kelly Clark: admin@christmastrees.org

The Office Manager handles all incoming phone calls and mail for the organization. This position is responsible for all copying and ordering of office supplies as well as being the first point of contact for PCTGA.

Vince Phillips, Contract Lobbyist: xenobun@aol.com

PCTGA's lobbyist does the following: monitors legislation in the states to learn what's going on and reports this to PCTGA and the board of directors; coaches members on how to contact lawmakers; plans a Day on the Hill; and works with members to identify opportunities such as meeting with key legislators, presenting remarks at a hearing.