January 3, 2024
Meet your new executive board
Landscape Ontario’s Provincial Board of Directors is a committed group of volunteers dedicated to promoting and elevating those in the landscape and horticultural sector and helping to direct the future of association. In addition to welcoming Ed Hansen as incoming president, we welcome the following individuals to this year’s executive:
Lindsey Ross, First Vice President
As president at Living Green Landscaping Inc. in Ottawa, Ont., Lindsey has been an active part of the LO board for several years, starting as a director of the Ottawa Chapter board. He looks forward to continuing to push the industry forward and support LO members through thoughtful decision making and a lot of hard work.
Jeff Olsen, Second Vice President
Following a successful term as treasurer, Jeff brings strong leadership and financial acumen to the table. Jeff is president and CEO of Brookdale Treeland Nurseries in Schomberg, Ont., and is also part of the CNLA board and co-founder of a cancer research charity.
Pam Cook, Treasurer
An account representative at Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services in London, Ont., Pam has an extensive background in sales and service in the green industry and teaches horticulture at Fanshawe College. She looks forward to representing those in the trade and elevating women in horticulture. Read more about Pam on page 22.
Lindsay Drake Nightingale, Past President
Following a productive two-year term as president, Lindsay will stay on with the LO board as a mentor and leading voice. The proud owner and president of Yorkshire Garden Services in Concord, Ont., she is a huge believer in the power of the LO community to affect positive change in the industry and in the world.
Lindsey Ross, First Vice President
As president at Living Green Landscaping Inc. in Ottawa, Ont., Lindsey has been an active part of the LO board for several years, starting as a director of the Ottawa Chapter board. He looks forward to continuing to push the industry forward and support LO members through thoughtful decision making and a lot of hard work.
Jeff Olsen, Second Vice President
Following a successful term as treasurer, Jeff brings strong leadership and financial acumen to the table. Jeff is president and CEO of Brookdale Treeland Nurseries in Schomberg, Ont., and is also part of the CNLA board and co-founder of a cancer research charity.
Pam Cook, Treasurer
An account representative at Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services in London, Ont., Pam has an extensive background in sales and service in the green industry and teaches horticulture at Fanshawe College. She looks forward to representing those in the trade and elevating women in horticulture. Read more about Pam on page 22.
Lindsay Drake Nightingale, Past President
Following a productive two-year term as president, Lindsay will stay on with the LO board as a mentor and leading voice. The proud owner and president of Yorkshire Garden Services in Concord, Ont., she is a huge believer in the power of the LO community to affect positive change in the industry and in the world.