The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) has announced that following an extensive search, Alexander Gettler has been appointed the association's new executive director.
Gettler has experience in association management, having held management positions at several local and national trade associations, including the National Fire Sprinkler Association. In these positions, he has been responsible for the overall administration of the associations, handling the association's finances, membership retention and recruitment and government relations.
Gettler has also taught various courses in employee benefits at New York University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and the College of Insurance.
He earned his MBA in economics from New York University and a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University. He also holds the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist accreditation. He lives in Pearl River, New York with his wife and two children.
"We are truly pleased to announce that following a considered and broad search, Al Gettler has been selected for the Executive Director position at the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association," said Nelson Lee, NJLCA president. "We are looking forward to working with Al to accomplish all of our goals."