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ISA Committees and Chairs



Annual Conference Program Committee
Planning and implementation of annual conference educational agenda
Francesco Ferrini, Professor
Full Professor of Arboriculture and Managements of Parks and Gardens Dipartimento di Ortoflorofrutticoltura
Università di Firenze Viale delle Idee, 30 50019
Sesto Fiorentino
Italy
Phone: 011.39.055.525.4033
Fax: 011.39055.525.4017
Email: francesco.ferrini@unifi.it
 
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) Editorial Board
Provides review for content of periodical - G. Watson
Gary Watson
Morton Arboretum
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: 630.719.2415
Email: gwatson@mortonarb.org
Arborist News Editorial Board
Provides review for content of periodical - S. Lilly
Contact: Sharon Lilly
International Society of Arboriculture
Champaign, IL 61826-3129
Phone: 888.472.8733 Ext. 209
Fax: 217.355.9516
Email: slilly@isa-arbor.com
 
Awards Committee
General solicitation of nominations and recommendation to the Board for award finalists - R. Lidkea
Randy Lidkea
St. Thomas, ON N5P 0A8 CANADA
Phone: 519.633.3628
Email: hrmiata@bell.net
Best Management Practices Committee
Provides input for revision and maintenance of the ANSI A300 standards and develops Best Management Practices - T. Smiley
Tom Smiley
Bartlett Tree Research Lab
Charlotte, NC 28278
Phone: 704.588.1150 ext 123
Fax: 704.588.5152
Email: TSmiley@bartlettlab.com
 
Bylaws Committee
Provides maintenance and monitoring of the ISA Constitution and Bylaws - S. Ketner
Steve Ketner
City of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: 704.336.4262
Fax: 704.336.4444
Email: sketner@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Certification Board
Provides management and oversight for ISA certification programs and related policy - G. Kempter
Geoff Kempter
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
WIllow Grove, PA 19090
Phone: 215.784.1362
Fax: 215.784.1308
Email: gkemp@asplundh.com
 
Conference and Events
To review all events the ISA currently manage and organize both voluntary and commercially - C. Hallam
Craig Hallam
ENSPEC Environment & Risk
Rowville, Victoria 3178
Australia
Phone: 011.61.039.764.4887
Fax: 011.61.039.764.4735
Email: craig.hallam@enspec.com
Educational Goods and Services Committee
Supports development of educational programs and products - G. Ina
Greg Ina
Davey Institute
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330.673.9511
Fax:
Email: gregi@davey.com
 
Finance/Audit Committee
Provides oversight for financial matters - D. Scharfenberger
Dave Scharfenberger
Wachtel Tree Science & Service
Hartford, WI 53027
Phone: 262.538.1900
Fax: 262.538.1412
Email: dscharf@wachteltree.com
Hispanic Committee
Support for needs and concerns of the Hispanic sector of the profession - M. Medina
Eduardo Medina
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: 773.791.4466
Fax:
Email: hombredelarbol@hotmail.com
 
International Safety Committee
Develops input for revision and maintenance of the ASC ANSI Z133 and other similar national and international safety standards - D. Picker
Don Picker
Asia Tree Preservation Hong Kong
Feng Huang Cheng
Kunming, YUNNAN 650034 China
Phone: 011.852.8124.1229
Fax:
Email: donpicker@atptree.com
International Tree Climbing Championship Committee
Provides development, maintenance, and operations support for the ISA International Tree Climbing Championship program - R. Tompkins
Scott Prophett
Loganville, GA 30052
Phone: 404.217.9780
Email: scott@northamericantrainingsolutions.com
 
Membership Committee
Supports the development of membership programs for services, recruiting, and retention - T. Mugridge
Tom Mugridge
Forest City Tree Protection Co.
South Euclid, OH 44121
Phone: 216.381.1700
Fax: 216.381.1894
Email: tmugridge@forestcitytree.com
Nominating and Elections Committee
Solicitation and review of nominees for ISA volunteer leadership positions as well as oversight for ISA elections - R. Sievert
Chip Brown
Allegheny Power
Jeannette, PA 15644
Phone: 724.523.7246
Email: gbrown1@alleghenypower.com
 
Plant Appraisal and Valuation Committee
Addresses appraisal and valuation issues for the ISA membership - J. McNeil
Joe McNeil
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: 925.676.5232
Fax: 925.676.5232
Email: oakperson@comcast.net
Public and Industry Relations Committee
Supports outreach, sponsorship, and partnership efforts - G. Frank
Greg Frank
Ted Collins Assoc Ltd
Victor, NY 14564
Phone: 585.924.7105
Fax: 585.924.1551
Email: gfrank@tedcollinst-l.com
 
Science and Research Committee
To elevate and advocate the importance of research within ISA and the greater academic community, foster exchange among the research community and professionals, and identify important new opportunities for science and research that add value to arboriculture and urban forestry - G. McPherson
Greg McPherson
USDA Forest Service
Dept. of Environmental Horticulture
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: 530.752.5897
Fax: 530.752.6634
Email: egmcpherson@ucdavis.edu
Special Projects Investment Fund
To evaluate proposals for funding from ISA that are submitted from ISA chapters, ISA Professional Affiliations, or ISA Committees - D. Scharfenberger
Dave Scharfenberger
Wachtel Tree Science & Service
Hartford, WI 53027
Phone: 262.538.1900
Fax: 262.538.1412
Email: dscharf@wachteltree.com
 

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