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.

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2025 Wisconsin Arborist Association Nomination Form

  • Wisconsin Arborist Association Board of Directors

  • Membership Representatives (2)

  • Other Voting Members & Ex-Officio Members

  • Please note: It would be appreciated if you contact the nominee prior to submitting their name.

  • Wisconsin Arborist Association Awards

  • International Society of Arboriculture Gold Leaf Awards

    Gold Leaf awards are given to individuals or groups in recognition of their contributions to communities, schools and others for Outstanding Arbor Day Activities and for Outstanding Landscape Beautification Activities.
  • Please include supporting materials such as press releases, programs, newspaper articles and a one-paragraph description with a contact person.
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    Board of Directors

    Effective 02-26-2024

    Fred Hoppe

    Fred Hoppe

    President
    Term Expiration Year: 2025
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    Ian Brown

    President Elect
    Term Expiration Year: 2025
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    Kyle Babicky

    Vice President
    Term Expiration Year: 2025
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    Joe Addis

    Treasurer
    Term Expiration Year: 2026
    Edgar Ezerietis

    Edgar Ezerietis

    Secretary
    Term Expiration Year: 2025

    Other Voting Members

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    Todd Haefke

    Past President
    Term Expiration Year: 2025
    Pete Sorensen

    Peter Sorensen

    Legislative
    Term Expiration Year: 2025
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    Frank Seilheimer

    Certification
    Term Expiration Year: 2026
    Adam Alves

    Adam Alves

    Publicity
    Term Expiration Year: 2026
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    Lee Fredericks

    Membership
    Term Expiration Year: 2025
    Aaron Schauer

    Aaron Schauer

    ISA Representative
    Term Expiration Year: 2025

    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: 2025
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    Audrey Earle

    Student Organizational Liaison
    Term Expiration Year: 2026
    Scholarship Winner Theresa Williams@2x

    Theresa Williams

    TREE Fund Liaison
    Term Expiration Year: 2026
    Laura Lorentz

    Laura Buntrock

    WDNR Urban Forestry Rep
    Term Expiration Year: 2027

    Committee Chairs

    Effective 02-26-2024

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    Frank Seilheimer

    Certification Chair
    Briana Frank

    Briana Frank

    Editorial Chair
    Tim Meisenheimer

    Tim Meisenheimer

    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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    Ian Brown

    Nominating Chair/ Sub: Nomination Awards
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    Joe Addis

    Finance Chair
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    Jaycee Hendrickson

    Sub: Sponsorship
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    Todd Haefke

    Governance Chair
    Pete Sorensen

    Peter Sorensen

    Legislation Chair
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    Lee Fredericks

    Membership Chair
    Matthew Duffy WAA Volunteer Coordinator

    Matthew Duffy

    Sub: Volunteer Coordinator
    Tina Johnson

    Tina Johnson

    Sub: Membership Database
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    Past Presidents Chair
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    Open

    Program Co-Chair
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    Program Co-Chair
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    Todd Haefke

    Exhibitors Chair
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    Kyle Babicky

    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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