Washington State University
Puyallup Research and Extension Center
Dr. Gary Chastagner Endowed Chair
Project Summary
Join Christmas tree, nursery, landscape, and ornamentals professionals in celebrating Gary Chastagner’s nearly 50 years of contributions to their industries—and beyond—by creating the Dr. Gary Chastagner Endowed Chair.
Progress
$665,035 of $1,500,000 goal (3/31/2026)
Impact Statement
Invest in your Future—Consider a donation to ensure locally relevant research continues to develop solutions and innovations to meet your future challenges.
- Guarantee funding for research relevant to industry concerns.
- Safeguard research infrastructure capacity in perpetuity.
- Gain industry representation on Selection and Advisory Committees for the Endowed Chair.
- Gifts are tax deductable (contact your tax advisor for specific guidance.)
Communications and Outreach Plan
An endowment kickoff event was held July 24, 2024.
Contact Us
To learn more about this endowment, or to make your pledge of support contact:
Denise Echelbarger
Director of Development, CAHNRS
denise@wsu.edu
509-335-3653