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Volunteer Profile

Rob Havery
Mar 20, 2025

Rob Havery levels up the trades with open communication

Durham Chapter provincial board representative advocates for open communication and community building through his various roles.
Sarah Beckon
Jan 17, 2025

Sarah Beckon wants you to join the grounds management sector group

Grounds Management Sector Group representative is working hard to get Grounds Management off the ground.
Brent Vanderkruk
Nov 11, 2024

Brent Vanderkruk takes the family practice to plants and people

Longtime volunteer wants to raise the bar on environmental stewardship.
Sep 10, 2024

Engaging youth is everything for Jay Terryberry

Long-time Landscape Ontario volunteer Jay Terryberry has dedicated many years with the Windsor Chapter to engage and educate young people in the landscape and horticulture trades.
Jul 11, 2024

Jon Durzi supports members across Toronto Chapter

Jon Durzi loves finding solutions to people’s problems and keeping them in the loop.
Tullia Marcolongo
Jun 7, 2024

Breaking the mould on traditional landscape design

Tullia Marcolongo is using lessons learned in the public health sector to make tangible change in landscape design.
Greg Schaafsma
Mar 15, 2024

Greg Schaafsma enjoys building community gardens

Greg Schaafsma loves the outdoors, getting involved in the landscaping community and learning from like-minded people.
Jan 3, 2024

Geeking out about the green industry

Pam Cook, account manager at Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services in London, Ont., and LO's incoming treasurer, said horticulture has “always danced” in her life.
David Milne
Nov 3, 2023

David Milne pays his passion for plants forward

For someone who enjoys the outdoors, design and visual art, landscape architecture and horticulture always seemed like a natural fit.
Sep 5, 2023

Rhonda Derue sees volunteering as a gift to all (including the giver)

"Do what you love, love what you do,” is the phrase that drives fine artist and designer Rhonda Derue.
Jim Monk, president of Markham Property Services (MPS).
Jul 14, 2023

Clearing the way for a level playing field

Jim Monk is a regular contributor to Landscape Ontario’s Snow and Ice Sector Group.
Lisa Smith
Jun 2, 2023

Sharing a love of nature motivates Lisa Smith to volunteer

Lisa Smith has been a pillar of Landscape Ontario’s Upper Canada Chapter since its inception over two decades ago.
Teresa Matamoros
Mar 8, 2022

For the love of sunsets and soils

Teresa Matamoros joined Landscape Ontario’s Georgian Lakelands Chapter board about eight years ago and currently serves as chapter president.
Peter Guinane
Jan 12, 2022

Peter Guinane gives back

Successful landscape business owner finds time to support industry initiatives.
Caroline de Vries
Oct 12, 2021

Caroline De Vries gives back to frontline heroes

Caroline de Vries was first made aware of Landscape Ontario while working as a landscape architect in the early 90s.
Jon Agg
Sep 7, 2021

Jon Agg speaks to the benefits of contributing to the bigger picture

Pristine Property Management owner was only 12-years-old when he entered the horticulture industry.
Lorne Haveruk
Jul 6, 2021

Lorne Haveruk on the importance of always giving 120 per cent

A trip to Palm Springs, California completely changed the trajectory of Lorne Haveruk’s life.
Steve Hernandez
Jan 5, 2021

Volunteering allows Steve Hernandez to have a say on issues

Sector group volunteer enjoys meeting and spending time with customers.
Gavin Dawson
Dec 11, 2020

Industry involvement has been a big part of Gavin Dawson’s career

Turf management group chair is involved with many industry groups.
Ron Koudys
May 6, 2020

Ron Koudys volunteers to make the world a better place

One of Ron’s first landscape-related volunteer roles was with Habitat for Humanity in London.
Klaas Sikkema
Apr 3, 2020

Klaas Sikkema meets many new people through volunteering

Alumni member Klaas Sikkema has been an fixture of the LO Show Committee for many years.
Carl Hastings
Feb 4, 2020

Giving back aligns with Carl Hastings’ personality

Landscape Lighting sector group chair has been a volunteer with the association for nearly 15 years.
Brian Cocks
Jan 4, 2020

Brian Cocks offers real-world experience to students

Show Committee member works closely with students.
Beth Edney
Jun 14, 2019

Beth Edney: In love with plants — and volunteering

Show Committee volunteer, Beth Edney talks about her involvement and vision.
Jason Vettese
May 6, 2019

Jason Vettese volunteers to help educate hardscapers

Goal of show committee member is to keep hardscapers up-to-date on the latest methods, products and education.
Rebecca Parker grew up surrounded by trees in Dundas, Ont., and now spends every working day surrounded by trees, and building relationships with co-workers, clients, and fellow volunteers.
Jan 7, 2019

People, plants and learning

For volunteer, Rebecca Parker, participating on the Show Committee has been a really cool experience.
Phil Dickie
Dec 12, 2018

Phil Dickie: Gentleman volunteer

Proud LO member has devoted countless hours of service to the association and the Waterloo Chapter.
Chris Muller was drawn to a career in the landscape profession for many reasons.
Oct 15, 2017

Reaching a generation

Chris Muller was drawn to a career in the landscape profession for many reasons.
Volunteer Peter Vanderley is gives the thumbs up on the cover of this issue.
Dec 15, 2014

Volunteers are lifeblood of Landscape Ontario

Each year LO lists all the volunteers who have assisted the association through activities that range from hands-on to education to mentoring.
Robert Roszell
Nov 15, 2014

Robert Roszell receives much in return as a volunteer

When Robert Roszell of Tuff Tech Bags in Pickering joined Landscape Ontario in 2007, he immediately became involved as a volunteer.
Jarrett Woodard
Oct 15, 2014

Jarrett Woodard brings passion to his volunteer work

Jarrett Woodard, of Grand River Brick and Stone in London, has a passion for his career and the landscaping industry.
Sundaura Alford
Sep 15, 2014

Sundaura Alford makes connections as volunteer

Sundaura Alford CLD, owner and designer at A Cultivated Art in Ottawa, stepped into a volunteer position shortly after she was admitted as a member of Landscape Ontario.
Margot Byers
Aug 15, 2014

Byers’ quest to network leads to board seat

When Margot Byers, owner of Lady Bird Garden Design in Markdale, joined Landscape Ontario in 2009, it was to take advantage of the networking opportunities available through the association.
John Lamberink
Jul 15, 2014

John Lamberink enjoys volunteer time while helping improve his industry

Acton, Ont., business owner is a strong advocate of smart watering control systems.
James Solecki
Jun 15, 2014

Doing the right thing and helping others inspires James Solecki

Volunteer efforts help to Solecki connected to the industry.
May 15, 2014

Chris Mace says volunteering at LO pays dividends

Chair of the Landscape Designers Sector Group got involved to accelerate his pace to learn about design and to build dream gardens.
Brian Baun
Apr 15, 2014

Brian Baun uses his inspiration to help his industry

Brian Baun has had the fortunate opportunity of great people inspiring him. Now he works at passing that onto others.
Don Tellier
Mar 15, 2014

Don Tellier continues to serve Windsor Chapter

St. Clair College teacher has been involved with horticulture for almost 40 years.
Peter Guinane
Feb 15, 2014

Peter Guinane’s volunteer resume is long and impressive

Current chair of Landscape Contractors Sector Group first got involved to help with Canada Blooms.
Lexi Dearborn
Jan 15, 2014

Members’ dedication inspires Lexi Dearborn

Georgian Lakelands Chapter president first joined the board in 2007.
Tim Cruickshanks
Dec 15, 2013

Tim Cruickshanks grew into his role with the LO family

Association volunteer has grown into being an important member of his LO family.
Pete Campbell
Dec 15, 2013

Former warrant officer chairs Day of Tribute

Pete Campbell made a personal choice to participate in annual event that pays tribute to Canada's military.
Neil Bouma
Nov 15, 2013

Neil Bouma’s positive belief in industry leads him to volunteer

Desire to see the industry thrive is just one reason that drives Neil Bouma.
Peter Vanderley
Oct 15, 2013

Late starter Peter Vanderley thrives on volunteer work

Vanderley says he has found a number of benefits from his time spent helping the association.
Alan White
Sep 15, 2013

Alan White takes a front row seat as a participant and observer

TurfSystems owner has been involved with almost every aspect of the association.
Bob Hodgins
Jun 15, 2013

For a buck, Bob Hodgins improves salt practices

Volunteer has helped to move Smart about Salt into the forefront of the winter maintenance industry.
Bruce Morton
May 15, 2013

Bruce Morton says it’s common sense to join LO

Morton serves as Ottawa’s representative on LO’s provincial board and as chair of Ottawa’s GreenTrade Expo.
Carol Fulford
Apr 15, 2013

Carol Fulford’s dedication helps Durham Chapter thrive

Carol Fulford of Gerrits Property Services in Pickering is known as a dedicated and inspiring volunteer.
Mar 15, 2013

Jason Wilton provides talent to create certification video

A highly entertaining, educational and professional-grade video is now playing on horttrades.com, thanks to the volunteer efforts of Jason Wilton CLT.
Michael van Dongen
Feb 15, 2013

One conversation leads Van Dongen to volunteer position

It didn’t take Michael Van Dongen CHT of Van Dongen Landscaping and Nurseries in Hornby long to become fully involved in Landscape Ontario.
Paul deGroot
Jan 15, 2013

Easy to recognize Paul DeGroot for more than his volunteer record

Paul DeGroot is an LO volunteer who stands out in a crowd. Even in a big crowd, his ever-present Dutch boy cap makes it easy to recognize the dedicated member.
Allan Kling
Dec 15, 2012

Allan Kling wants to leave planet better than he found it

When Allan Kling CLP launched Urban Garden, a Toronto-based design/build firm in 1999, he knew he wanted to do something to improve Toronto’s public parks.
Harry Gelderman
Nov 15, 2012

Volunteering benefits Harry Gelderman

Volunteer work provides many benefits for Harry Gelderman.
Terry Childs
Oct 15, 2012

Love of the environment spurred Childs to volunteer

Since 2004, Terry Childs has been a consistent volunteer at Landscape Ontario.
Don Voorhees
Sep 15, 2012

Don Voorhees has long history of volunteering

At Congress in 2011, Landscape Ontario honoured one of its long-time volunteers Don Voorhees with the Alumni Award.
Tony Lombardi
Aug 15, 2012

Tony Lombardi gains knowledge through volunteering

Choosing Tony Lombardi CLD, CLP as a subject for Landscape Ontario magazine’s volunteer profile was an easy one.
Jay Rivait
Jul 15, 2012

Jay Rivait covers a lot of ground for Windsor Chapter

Whenever an event happens in the Windsor Chapter, Jay Rivait’s name inevitably pops up.
Ed Hansen
Jun 15, 2012

Ed Hansen believes volunteering is a privilege

Ed Hansen of Hansen Lawn and Landscape Gardens in Ottawa believes that everyone should be obliged to volunteer at some point in their lives.
Randy Adams
May 15, 2012

Randy Adams has served his Chapter for 15 years

In the early 1990s, after Randy Adams of Adams landscape Supply in Kitchener moved into the topsoil business, he began to hear from his customers that he should become a member of Landscape Ontario.
Dave Wright
Apr 15, 2012

Dave Wright was born into Landscape Ontario

Dave Wright CLP, was born into Landscape Ontario. His father, John is a founding member and still very active.
Lindsey Drake Nightingale
Mar 15, 2012

Lindsay Drake Nightingale appreciates volunteer opportunities

Coming into the horticulture field was a change of careers for Lindsay Drake Nightingale of Yorkshire Garden Services in Toronto.
Gerwin Bouman
Jan 15, 2012

Gerwin Bouman believes in value of LO association work

President of Stam Nurseries in Burgessville, Gerwin Bouman’s volunteer work with Landscape Ontario began in 2006 when he went on the annual growers’ tour.
Dan Garlatti
Oct 15, 2011

Dan Garlatti

Dan Garlatti joined LO because he saw that the finest companies in the industry were members.
Steve Macartney
Sep 15, 2011

Steve Macartney CIC, CLIA

Co-owner of Raintree Irrigation and Outdoor Systems of Hamilton, represents LO’s Irrigation Sector Group on the board of directors, and member of LO Branding Committee.
John Higo
Aug 15, 2011

John Higo

Landscape lighting sales, Turf Care Products Canada, chair Lighting Sector Group, LO board of directors
Michael LaPorte
Jul 15, 2011

Michael LaPorte CLT

Michael LaPorte was recently recognized for his major contribution to Landscape Ontario.
Beth Edney
Jun 15, 2011

New show committee chair talks about changes coming to Expo

Beth Edney helps to engage the next generation at Expo.
Dan Clost
May 15, 2011

Dan Clost CHT

Volunteer efforts are due to three main reasons.
Brian Lofgen
Jan 15, 2011

Brian Lofgren celebrating his fourth year as Congress chair

Brian Lofgren didn’t wait too long after becoming a member of Landscape Ontario, to take on a volunteer position in the association.

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