ALCC board member Brian Carlson, owner of Green Landscape Solutions in Lafayette, was inducted into the Boulder Valley 40 Under Forty Class of 2017.

The annual awards ceremony, presented by BizWest, recognizes the best and brightest of emerging leaders in Boulder and Broomfield counties. They were honored at an on March 7 in Lafayette.

Honorees were chosen who have made an impact on his or her organization, live or work in Boulder or Broomfield counties, have received professional recognition for significant achievements in the community and have worked to help others through community service and charitable giving.

Nominations were submitted by the business community, and honorees were selected by a committee comprised of alumni. In Carlson’s case, Kristen Fefes of ALCC submitted one of those nominations.

“Brian is a quiet leader,” Fefes explained. “He listens carefully, considers the big picture, and is able to suggest a plan of action that addresses all of the information related to an issue.”

Carlson impressed Fefes with his involvement in landscape industry advocacy, his volunteer work with ALCC, and his excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

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