2026 Officers
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Matt Carpenter, PresidentLocal Manager, ISA-Certified Arborist
Bartlett Tree Experts
Tucker, Georgia
mcarpenter@bartlett.com -
Sandra DeWitt, President-ElectLand Development Administrator
City of Milton
Certified Arborist
sandra.dewitt@miltonga.gov -
Ava Dixon, SecretaryColumbus Water Works
Columbus, Georgia -
Lea Clark, TreasurerCommunity Forester
Georgia Forestry Commission
ISA SO-10903- A, TRAQ
lmclark@gfc.state.ga.us -
Jessi Pollard, Past PresidentForestry and Right of Way Services
Utility Arborist / Jonesboro, Smyrna, Columbus
ISA-Certified Arborist
Georgia Power Company
jcfuller@southernco.com
The Board manages the affairs of the organization, and board members are the ultimate stewards of Georgia Tree Council's mission, programs and policies. Board members are expected to attend the four Quarterly educational programs or the Annual Conference in addition to Board Meetings approximately 2 weeks prior to the regular meetings.
Board members are also ambassadors of the organization, representing the Georgia Tree Council and its programs throughout Georgia and bringing new members and constituents to our group.
The organization’s standing committees include Executive, Advisory, Finance, Nominations & Awards, Membership & Development, Education, Annual Conference and Georgia ReLeaf. Typically, these committees are chaired by board members, though others may serve on them as well. Election to the board is an opportunity to participate on the front line of community forestry in Georgia.
2026 Directors
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Robert SeamansAssistant Director, Public Works
Bulloch County
Statesboro, Georgia
rseamans@bullochcounty.net -
Sam SmithUrban and Community Forestry Specialist
Georgia Forestry Commission
ISA Municipal Specialist SO-2502AM ISA TRAQ
ssmith@gfc.state.ga.us -
Jason GordonAssociate Professor of Community Forestry
UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
jason.gordon@uga.edu -
Adrian LangstonSenior Arborist
City of Atlanta Department of Parks & Recreation
alangston@atlantaga.gov
Ex Officio
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Seth HawkinsUrban and Community Forester Program Coordinator
ISA-Certified Arborist
Georgia Forestry Commission
Rome
478-951-8286 -
Lindsay NeumannU&CF Partnership Coordinator
Georgia Forestry Commission
Dry Branch, Georgia
478-874-9139
