past-president

Despite facing a global pandemic, Dave Wright leaves a strong legacy

11 min read

Shortly after Dave Wright accepted the position of Landscape Ontario’s president in 2020, he faced a crisis like no other...

David Turnbull works to improve public image during his presidency

7 min read

When David Turnbull became president of Landscape Ontario in 1998, he was already well-known among many association members.

Joan Johnston takes president’s chair at the start on the new millennium

4 min read

Joan Johnston became the second female president of the board of directors in Landscape Ontario history, as the world greeted...

John Peets first to serve three consecutive terms as president

4 min read

John Peets was the first LO president to serve three consecutive terms: 1990 through 1992.

Frans Peters presides over major changes at Landscape Ontario

6 min read

During his time as president, Landscape Ontario purchased the Milton property and moved Congress to the Toronto Congress Centre.

Bob Allen

9 min read

Allen sought the office of LO president because it was an opportunity to see the industry from the outside and...

Frank Kearney helps guide Landscape Ontario into the 1980s

6 min read

Among other things, Kearney championed the need to emphasize that Landscape Ontario membership as a symbol of quality.

Barry Benjamin has long record of service with Landscape Ontario

4 min read

Benjamin began his career as a salesperson and was later offered a job by Len Cullen.

Harold Deneen has spent his life ensuring industry associations are strong

4 min read

Landscape Ontario's ninth president was born into the industry, starting work for his father's landscaping business in 1974.

James McCracken serves association during its tenth anniversary

5 min read

James McCracken became the president during Landscape Ontario’s tenth anniversary, when membership was just over 500.

Doug Taylor had make take-aways from his time as LO president

5 min read

When Doug Taylor assumed the president’s chair of the Landscape Ontario board of directors in 1984, he outlined a number...

Gord Shuttleworth considered a giant in the industry

10 min read

Landscape Ontario’s fourth president, Gord Shuttleworth, was also its sixth president.

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Despite facing a global pandemic, Dave Wright leaves a strong legacy

David Turnbull works to improve public image during his presidency

Joan Johnston takes president’s chair at the start on the new millennium

John Peets first to serve three consecutive terms as president

Frans Peters presides over major changes at Landscape Ontario

Bob Allen

Frank Kearney helps guide Landscape Ontario into the 1980s

Barry Benjamin has long record of service with Landscape Ontario

Harold Deneen has spent his life ensuring industry associations are strong

James McCracken serves association during its tenth anniversary

Doug Taylor had make take-aways from his time as LO president

Gord Shuttleworth considered a giant in the industry

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