Taking Care of Wisconsin trees

Dedicated to improving the knowledge and quality of the profession of arboriculture

The Wisconsin Arborist Association (WAA) was founded in 1964 by a small group of 38 arborists dedicated to improving the knowledge and quality of the profession of arboriculture. Since that time the WAA has grown into a large organization of commercial, municipal, utility and academic arborists. The WAA is a chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture which has representation in over 30 countries.

WAA members serve Wisconsin by providing private and public arboriculture services through research, technology, and education, and promote the professional practice of arboriculture to foster a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees.

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With the like-minded goal of taking care of Wisconsin trees.

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WAA Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture which has representation in over 30 countries.

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The year a dedicated group of 38 arborists joined forces to create the association.

Nominate a WAA Member for an Office or Award

Please take a moment to nominate a Wisconsin Arborist Association member for an office, or a deserving individual project or program for an award.  Due December 31st.

Board of Directors

Effective 02-17-2025

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Ian Brown

President
Term Expiration Year: 2026
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Kyle Babicky

President Elect
Term Expiration Year: 2026
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Ryan Rodefer

Vice President
Term Expiration Year: 2026
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Joe Addis

Treasurer
Term Expiration Year: 2026
Edgar Ezerietis

Edgar Ezerietis

Secretary
Term Expiration Year: 2027

Other Voting Members

Fred Hoppe

Freddy Hoppe

Past President
Term Expiration Year: 2026
Pete Sorensen

Peter Sorensen

Legislative
Term Expiration Year: 2027
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Frank Seilheimer

Certification
Term Expiration Year: 2026
Adam Alves

Adam Alves

Publicity
Term Expiration Year: 2026
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Daniel Barwinski

Membership
Term Expiration Year: 2027
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Zac Eckberg

ISA Representative
Term Expiration Year: 2027

Other Organization Representatives

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Vijai Pandian

Educational Advisor
Term Expiration Year: 2026
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Michael Lawrenz

WI Urban Forestry Council
Term Expiration Year: 2026
Luke Haas

Luke Haas

ISA Certification Liaison
Term Expiration Year: 2028
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Audrey Earle

Student Organizational Liaison
Term Expiration Year: 2026
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Theresa Williams

TREE Fund Liaison
Term Expiration Year: 2026
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Brian Wahl

WDNR Urban Forestry Rep
Term Expiration Year: 2027

Committee Chairs

Effective 02-17-2025

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Frank Seilheimer

Certification Chair
Briana Frank

Briana Frank

Editorial Chair
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Newsletter Editor
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Kyle Babicky

Website Manager
Dean Ziemienski

Dean Ziemienski

Advertising Editor
Briana Frank

Briana Frank

Membership Directory Editor
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Kyle Babicky

Social Media Manager
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Kyle Babicky

Nominating Chair/ Sub: Nomination Awards
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Joe Addis

Finance Chair
Nate Schuettpelz

Nathan Schuettpelz

Sub: Sponsorship
Fred Hoppe

Freddy Hoppe

Governance Chair
Pete Sorensen

Peter Sorensen

Legislation Chair
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Daniel Barwinski

Membership Chair
Matthew Duffy WAA Volunteer Coordinator

Matthew Duffy

Sub: Volunteer Coordinator
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Ed Bodus

Sub: Membership Database
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Past Presidents Chair
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Todd Haefke

Program Co-Chair
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Program Co-Chair
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Todd Haefke

Exhibitors Chair
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Ryan Rodefer

TRAQ Committee Chair
Gary Kohler

Gary Kohler

Sub: Tree Climbing Championship
Adam Alves

Adam Alves

Publicity Chair
August Hoppe

August Hoppe

Sub: Workforce Development Chair
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Eric Freesmeyer

Safety Chair
Tim Harris II

Tim Harris II

Sub: Golf Outing Chair

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