The Ontario Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, also known as ISA Ontario, is a component chapter of the larger international body. ISA enjoys a rich heritage as a scientific and educational organization with a primary mission to disseminate information and knowledge in the care and preservation of trees. The Ontario Chapter sits consistently at just over 1100 members, while the international membership is over 24,000, divided into almost 56 chapters and associate organizations worldwide—the world’s largest such organization. There are currently over 1600 ISA Certified Arborists in Ontario and more than 35,000 worldwide. We are involved in many major projects throughout the province relating to best industry practices, arborist education and training, and public education and awareness. Our membership is diverse; from commercial, municipal and utility arborists to educators, students, landscape contractors, landscape architects and grounds managers. This diversity in our foundation contributes to the strength of ISA Ontario. Central to all of this stands the tree, the focal point of our membership. Board ISA Ontario, Executive Board President: Mandy Vandenberg Past President: Ken Gillies President Elect: Steve Robinson Vice President: Matt Logan Treasurer: Steve Robinson Exec Director: Rebecca Lord ISA Ontario, Directors-at-large Julie Tucker Kyle McLoughlin Michael LaPorte Peter Shields Mike Watson Rachel Bowery Darby McGrath International Council of Representatives (CoR) Rep Mike Watson Staff and office Our chapter office is located in Milton, Ontario in the Landscape Ontario offices. It is staffed by one full-time office member, Bridget Dilauro. Our part-time bookkeeper, Joe Sabatino, also works out of the same office. Our full-time Executive Director, Rebecca Lord works both from home, the LO office and in the community. Our full-time contract Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Bryan Dilts, works from home and in the community.