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Irrigation Board

  • Karri Bylsma
    Sector Coordinator
  • Steve Hernandez
    Groundhog Landscaping Ltd
    Chair
  • Michelle von Roeder
    ES Landscaping Inc
    Vice - Chair
  • Trevor Lively
    Blue Jay Irrigation
    Grounds Guys Landscape Management Inc - London North
    BLUE JAY SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INC
    Past Chair
  • Justin Comacchio
    Region of Peel
    Member at large
  • Steve Macartney
    Raintree Irrigation & Outdoor Systems
    Provincial Board Rep
  • Kyle King
    Groundhog Landscaping Ltd
    Member at large
  • Zak Trimper
    Groundhog Landscaping Ltd
    Member at large
  • Steve Marysiuk
    Rain Bird International
    Member at large
  • Tony Serwatuk
    HydroSense Irrigation Design & Consulting Inc.
    Rain Bird International
    Member at large
  • Chris Le Conte
    Smart Watering Systems
    Member at large
  • Ian McMillan
    Angus Inground Sprinkler Co
    Member at large
  • Don McQueen
    Nutri-Lawn - Burlington Irrigation
    Member at large
  • Roy Neves
    DJ Rain & Co Ltd
    Member at large
  • Paul Proulx
    FX Luminaire
    Hunter Industries Inc
    Member at large
  • Patrick Sirrs
    SiteOne
    Member at large
  • Natnael Taera
    Landscape Irrigation Systems
    Smart Watering Systems
    Member at large
  • Gerad Vanden Bussche
    Vanden Bussche Irrigation & Equipment Ltd
    Member at large
  • Dennis Vanderveen
    Boot's Landscaping & Maintenance Ltd
    Ecosense Irrigation Solutions
    Member at large
  • Mo von Roeder
    ES Landscaping Inc
    Member at large
  • Chuck Yates
    Yates Custom Lawn Sprinklers
    Member at large
  • Jeremy Harris BA
    Region of Peel
    Member at large
  • Kevin Jensen
    The Toro Company
    Toro Irrigation
    Unique Lighting Systems - Div of the Toro Company
    Member at large
  • Paul Barker
    Rimmer Landscape Ltd.
    Automatic Rain
    Member at large
  • Tyler Burnell
    Burtro Lawn Sprinklers Ltd
    Member at large

Irrigation

Apr 22, 2025

Water Smart Irrigation Professional program

Learn more about becoming a certified WSIP contractor.
Apr 22, 2025

About WSIP

This certification program provides contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote water-efficient irrigation practices to clients.
Nov 3, 2023

Irrigation group updates at post-summer social

Irrigation professionals from across Ontario gathered for lunch, networking and sector updates at Landscape Ontario in Milton, Ont.
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.
Jun 8, 2021

Awards of Excellence Information Session

This is an information session to review the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence Program. We will review the category changes for the 2022 program, review the entry process and open up for Q&A at the end.
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.
Sep 1, 2020

Idea helps trees succeed

The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign’s overall goal is to plant 117,000 trees — one for every Canadian soldier who has died defending our freedom from Confederation until the present.
May 25, 2020

COVID-19 Town Hall webinar series

Landscape Ontario's COVID-19 Task Force answers your questions live!
Apr 3, 2020

Irrigation pros connect at annual conference

Sector event returns to LO home office in Milton for a full-day of education and networking.
Mar 7, 2019

Irrigation conference enlightens pros on wide range of topics

Annual sector group initiative provides a full-day of great topics for contractors of all levels.
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