Council Members

Through quarterly meetings, members of the Council discuss topics relevant to urban and community forestry, industry trends, granting procedures, and recent research.

2024/25 Council Members
President – Bernie Dincher, Dincher & Dincher Tree Surgeons
Vice President – Dan Hall, At-large
Treasurer – Jason Lubar, Morris Arboretum

Ned Brockmeyer, WPC/DCNR, Bureau of Forestry
Jessica Cavey, PA Urban and Community Forestry Council
Celine Colbert, WPC/DCNR, Bureau of Forestry
Vincent Cotrone, Penn State Cooperative Extension
William Elmendorf, Penn State University
Matt Erb, Davey Resource Group
Julie Fitzpatrick, PA Downtown Center
Suzanne Hartley, WPC/DCNR, Bureau of Forestry
Jim Kaiser, Fairview Township, PA
Matt Keefer, PA DCNR, Bureau of Forestry
Orsolya Lazar, WPC/DCNR, Bureau of Forestry
Julie Mawhorter, USDA/US Forest Service
Derrick McDonald, PA Department of Environmental Protection
Lara Roman, US Forest Service
David Ruyak, PennDel ISA
Alan Sam, At-large member
Julianne Schieffer, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Scott Sjolander, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Kalaia London, WPC/DCNR
Kristin Wild, At-large member
Brian Wolyniak, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Rosa Yoo, PA DCNR/Bureau of Forestry

Honorary Member : Norm Lacasse, Capital Area Greenbelt Association

Past Members
Joe Demko
Don Eggen
Peter Herres
Kevin Nutt
Rachel Reyna

TreePennsylvania is always looking for community members interested in joining the Board of Directors, specifically those in the fields listed below. Please consider joining our Board by completing this simple online application.
  • PA urban forestry non-profit organizations
  • City arborist/forester
  • Shade tree commission member
  • Tree service / consulting arborist
  • Grower / nursery
  • Utility company
  • City, county, or regional planner
  • Community redevelopment entity /organization
  • Arboretum
  • University staff
  • PA Department of Community and Economic Development
  • PA Department of Transportation
  • PA Department of Environmental Protection
  • County, Regional, or State Department of Health