ISA and Florida Chapter ISA members are in a position to stay informed about progress and happenings in the tree care industry. Members receive both the Arborist News and the Journal of Arboriculture, and Florida Chapter members receive the Florida Arborist, a quarterly newsletter filled with articles, news, and Chapter happenings of interest to Florida’s tree care professionals. Florida Chapter ISA members also enjoy savings on educational programs and books available through the Florida Chapter.

2023 Florida Chapter ISA Board of Directors

Andrew KoeserDr. Andrew Koeser
President (’24)
University of Florida GREC

Ali SummersillAlison Summersill
Past President (’23)
Advance Tree Pros

Carson Smith
Vice President (’24)
O’Neil’s Tree Service

Tim Walters
Climber/Production Rep. (’24)
Miller’s Tree Service

Justin Freedman
FUFC Rep. (’23-25)
RES

Amber Clark
Treasurer (’24)
Simply Trees

Mary Edwards
Consulting Arborist Rep. (’22 – ’24)
Rollins College

Michael Marshall
Grower Rep. (’21 – ’23)
Marshall Tree Farm

Ryan Klein
Educator Rep. (’22 – ’24)
University of Florida

Kris Stultz
Municipal Rep. (’23 – ’25)
City of Pensacola

Keith Horn
Utility Arborist Rep.
(’23 – ’25)
Davey Tree

John Burns
Commercial Arborist Rep. (’24)
SkyFrog Tree Service

Alyssa Vinson
At Large (’24)
University of FL IFAS Extension

Jordan Upcavage
At Large (’24)
Independent Tree Service

Administration

Lori Ballard
Executive Director
Florida Chapter ISA

 

 

 

Sam Fougere
Administrative Assistant

Past Presidents

2022 – Jonathan Frank
2021 – Kimberly Pearson
2020 – Rob Calley
2019 – Adam Jackson
2018 – Scott Shultz
2017 – Lori Ballard
2016 – Bonnie Marshall
2015 – Celeste White
2014 – Dr. AD Ali
2013 – Patrick Miller
2012 – Eric Hoyer
2011 – Don Winsett
2010 – David Reilly
2009 – Mike Robinson
2008 – Mary Edwards
2007 – Rick Joyce
2006 – Rick Joyce
2005 – Bruce Smith
2004 – Michael Marshall
2003 – Perry Odom
2002 – Perry Odom
2001 – Loren Westenberger
2000 – Dane Buell
1999 – Dr. Ed Gilman
1998 – Richard Bailey
1997 – Joe Samnik
1996 – Joe Samnik

2023 Committee Chair Persons

Arboriculture Grants Committee Chair, Michael Marshall

Awards Committee Chair, Jonathan Frank

Certification Liaison, Norm Easey

Climber Committee Chair, Jonathan Frank

Education Committee Chair, Dr. Andrew Koeser

Finance Committee Chair, Bonnie Marshall

Governance and Bylaws Committee Chair, Bonnie Marshall

John P. White Scholarship Committee Chair, Justin Freedman

Marketing and Public Relations Committee Chair, Rob Calley

Membership Committee Chair, Alicia Calley

Nominations Committee Chair, Jonathan Frank

Past Presidents Committee Chair, Jonathan Frank

Publications Committee Chair, Norm Easey

TCC Event Chair, Nick Meyers with Sierra Cook

TCC Field Day Chair, Vacant

Trees Florida 2023 Conference Co-Chairs, Andrew Koeser and Bonnie Marshall

Trees Florida 2024 Conference Chair, Justin Freedman

Volunteer Workday Chair, Ali Summersill

2023 Chapter Liaisons

Council of Representatives (CoR) Liaison (with ISA Int’l), Kimberly Pearson

Florida Urban Forestry Council (FUFC) Liaison, Justin Freedman

TREE Fund Liaison, Vacant

 

2023 Task Force Chair Persons

Executive Transition Task Force Chair, Kimberly Pearson

Government Affairs Task Force Chair, Ronnie Simpson

Pruning Credential Task Force Chair, Norm Easey

Student/Early Career Arborist Task Force, Elise Willis