About Us

About Us

Who is CHREF

The Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation (CHREF) plays a lead role in developing new leaders and applied science for the nursery and greenhouse industry. CHREF has contributed more than $300,000 to research and $297,000 to scholarships since the mid 80s. CHREF has a 10-person board of directors, including 2 ex-officio members.

Mission

Our mission is to develop new talent & technology that will keep the industry vibrant & successful.

About Us

Board of Directors

Mike Schleining

PRESIDENT

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Mike Kintgen

VICE PRESIDENT

Denver Botanic Gardens

Jan Gulley

TREASURER

Gulley Greenhouse

Directors

Jack Fetig

Past President

Fossil Creek Nursery

Dan Wise

DIRECTOR

Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery

Sheila Prentice

DIRECTOR

Boulder County Extension

Diana Reavis

Director

Eason Horticultural Resources

Dr. Meng-Meng Gu

EX-Officio

CSU HLA Department

Dr. Jim Klett, Ph.D.

Ex-officio Director

CSU Dept. of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Glenda Mostek

Executive Director

Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association

JP Malik

STAFF

Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association

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