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