New Leadership at the American Society of Landscape Architects

The American Society of Landscape Architects has hired a new chief executive officer: Torey Carter-Conneen, previously chief operation officer of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

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August 21, 2020, 5:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) this month announced the selection of Torey Carter-Conneen as its new chief executive officer.

"Torey has nearly 25 years of experience and expertise in strategic organizational development, tactical implementation, financial stewardship and administrative leadership," according to the press release announcing the new hire.

"Torey most recently served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Prior to his leadership at AILA, Torey was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Center For American Progress (CAP), COO and later Acting President and CEO at the LGBTQ Victory Fund and Institute, Divisional Controller of MV Transportation – a privately held North American transportation management corporation – and an Auditor at a CPA firm," according to the press release.

The ASLA launched its search in February 2020.

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