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

Jack Fetig
PresidentFossil Creek Nursery

Mike Kintgen
Vice PresidentDenver Botanic Gardens

Steve Echter
Secretary/TreasurerEchter’s Nursery & Garden Center
Directors

Matt Edmundson
DirectorArbor Valley Nursery

Gary Epstein, CCNP
DirectorFort Collins Wholesale

Jan Gulley
DirectorGulley Greenhouse

Diana Reavis
DirectorEason Horticultural Resources

Mike Schleining, CCNP
DirectorArbor Valley Nursery

Dr. Jim Klett, Ph.D.
Ex-officio DirectorCSU Dept. of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Glenda Mostek
Executive DirectorColorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association
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