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The Professional Lawn Care Association of America announce the appointment of Chuck McIntire as vice president of Atlanta operations and business development manager for the new association being formed by the merger of PLCAA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America.
“I am very pleased that PLCAA and the new association will be able to utilize Chuck’s vast industry experience and leadership in developing the premier green industry association for the future,” Noted PLCAA President Jim Campanella. “The already strong staffs of both associations are fortified with the addition of Chuck’s talents and our members will benefit from an individual who is well recognized and respected in our industry.”
McIntire has over 25 years of industry-related experience, including Executive Board experience with the PLCAA where he co-chaired one of the PLCAA’s most successful management conferences in 2000. His past industry experiences also includes being Vice president of TurfPride, a privately-owned lawn care company in Kennesaw, Ga.; regional director for the southeast for Scotts LawnService of Marysville, Ohio; and corporate technical director for All Green Corp. in Marietta, Ga. Additionally, McIntire was honored with a Lawn & Landscape Leadership Award in 2003 for his dedication to the industry.
“I am assuming this role with pride and respect at a time where the merger of the associations provides a very exciting opportunity to contribute to a new green industry association that will lead the industry to new heights,” McIntire said. “As we work through the new strategic plan and key result areas that have been detailed to us by the new association’s board of directors, I look forward to utilizing my experience as a valuable asset for the association and its members.”
In addition to his business management experience, McIntire’s operational background and technical knowledge demonstrate a passion for the industry noted by a BS degree in botany from the University of Oklahoma and graduate studies in plant physiology from North Texas State University.
McIntire lives in Marietta, Ga. with his wife, Tami and four children, Blake, Dayle, Reid and Marissa.