CNGA Staff

Allison Gault

Allison Gault | Executive Director  
Allison joined CNGA as the Executive Director in 2014. In 2008, she earned a Masters in Business Administration from Regis University and holds a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Psychology from University of Northern Colorado. She became a Certified Association Executive in 2016. She enjoys live music, hiking, baking, reading and spending time with her family. Email Allison.
Ben Northcutt | Membership Manager
Ben has more than 30 years of member association experience. He has served in leadership roles for both international and state non-profit associations and has served as CNGA’s Membership Manager since 2014. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado where he earned a Masters of Arts in Plant Ecology. He stays active with mountain biking, racquetball, skiing and volunteer work for Craig Hospital and Flatirons Community Church. Email Ben.    

                 

Charlotte Rose | Administrative Coordinator
Charlotte joined CNGA in January 2019. Since earning a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Horticulture from Colorado State University in 2004, Charlotte has had worked in several areas of the horticulture industry including working for an international plant breeder, a non-profit that supports independent garden centers, and most recently as national sales manager for a wholesale greenhouse. Charlotte believes that the people she has met and the relationships and friends she has made, has been without a doubt the best part of working in this industry. Email Charlotte.
Tanya Ishikawa Tanya Ishikawa | LooseLeaf Editor | Buffalo Trials Multimedia
Tanya Ishikawa owns and operates Buffalo Trails Multimedia Communications. Tanya is an award-winning, freelance journalist and editor based in Montrose, Colorado. Tanya has been the editor of the LooseLeaf since 2010. She sits on the CNGA Communications Committee. She earned a Bachelor of Science focusing on Communications, Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Colorado. She enjoys travel, dance, filmmaking and sharing great food with her family.