APLD | Landscape Designer | Association of Professional Landscape Designers | Garden, Design, Landscaping, Architect

For further assistance with APLD membership or general questions about APLD, please contact us at our headquarters location:

Association of Professional Landscape Designers
4305 North Sixth Street, Suite A
Harrisburg, PA 17110

P: 717-238-9780
F: 717-238-9985

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm Eastern Time

APLD Staff Contacts

Executive Director: Denise Calabrese
As executive director, Denise works with the Board of Directors to develop a yearly workplan that recognizes and implements the goals of APLD, as well as approves an annual budget; provides facilitative support to the Board of Directors and committees, including preparation of agenda and materials; minutes' preparation and distribution; and other meeting logistics, as well as follow-up after meetings; guides the Board in the development and updates of the Bylaws and Policy Manual; protects the assets of APLD through proper legal and insurance support, banking arrangements, and adequate record keeping; manages APLD staff; and other duties as required.

Associate Executive Director: Lisa Frye
As associate executive director, Lisa serves as the second-in-charge for APLD and works with the executive director on the above duties. She serves in the capacity of Executive Director in the absence of the Executive Director when handling the leadership responsibilities of the organization.

Membership Director: Angela Burkett
The membership director's responsibilities include working with the membership and chapter committees to develop membership renewal notices and keeping the committee up-to-date with current membership numbers; coordinating all committee meetings and follow-up, as required; reporting weekly chapter membership updates to each chapter; data entry of all new memberships, membership renewals, and events registrations; processing all incoming payments and reviewing annual budget for payment of invoices; working with the national program chair and events coordinator for the development and distribution of on-site conference materials and materials requested from chapters and members representing APLD at various events; and other duties as required.

Communications Director: Stacy Zimmerman
The communications director works with the webmaster and the graphic designer to ensure that information is kept up-to-date and distributed to APLD members and other constituents in a timely and professional manner. Stacy also oversees all printed and electronic publications and communiqués for the organization and works closely with the Communications Committee, the Awards Committee, the Technology Committee and the PR Committee. Stacy is responsible for all the award programs for APLD, including submissions, judging and notifications.

Director of Conferences & Events: Jen Cramer
As the conference and events director, Jen plans and executes events by working with the international program chair and committee and the education chair and committee; making speaker arrangements; negotiating all conference details including hotel, meal and transportation; continuing arrangements with the hotel throughout the event; providing support to the committee and others involved in the conference and/or webinars prior to the events; follow-up with all aspects of the conference and/or webinars; and handles all onsite event management.

Certification Coordinator: Kelly Clark
As the certification coordinator, Kelly's responsibilities include coordinating the certification process by sending renewal certificates, potential and new certification packets, reminder letters to members whose certification will expire at year-end; working with the certification chair and committee and Communications Director on promotional materials; regularly updating committee and chairperson on certification numbers and any other duties as required.

Exhibitor, Advertising & Sponsorship Coordinator: Email the advertising department
The exhibitor, advertising & sponsorship coordinator works with APLD's sponsorship chair, sponsors and advertisers to ensure that they receive all benefits of advertising and sponsorship through APLD. They also coordinate the Exhibitor Showcase at the conference.

Office Manager: Leona Wagner
As the office manager, Leona is responsible for all database entry, membership and event support, handling general office issues, performing administrative responsibilities, answering phones, receiving packages, and welcoming guests.

Administrative Assistant: Elise Gettler
As the administrative assistant, Elise is responsible for all mail (incoming and outgoing), ordering materials and supplies, answering phones, in-house procedures and meeting arrangements.

Bookkeeper: Jennifer Swartz
As the bookkeeper, Jennifer is responsible for the finances of the Association, such as processing credit cards & checks, paying bills, etc.

Newsletter Editor: Amy Bobb
As the newsletter editor, Amy is responsible for gathering content and publishing the Design Online, APLD's monthly e-newsletter.