Irrigation Association appoints new directors

FAIRFAX, Va. — The Irrigation Association has announced the newly appointed members of the IA Board of Directors.

• Inge Bisconer, CID, CLIA, managing member of Surf ‘N Earth Enterprises LLC (Cardiff, Cali.)
• Amy Graham, president/chief executive officer of the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (Austin, Texas)
• Douglas Macdonald, CLIA, vice president of Aqua Engineering Inc. (Fort Collins, Co.)
• Gene Smith, president of landscape irrigation and outdoor lighting for Hunter Industries (San Marcos, Cali.)

These four individuals started their three-year terms at the conclusion of the 2018 Irrigation Show and joined the 11 other members who are continuing their terms from previous years. The IA Board is made up of 15 people.

“The IA looks forward to the impact that these individuals will have while serving on the board," CEO Deborah Hamlin said. “We appreciate the work they and our current directors devote to the betterment of our industry today and for many years to come.”

The IA Board of Directors is tasked with establishing the association’s strategic direction, policies and programs. Directors are nominated each year by members of the association