About Us
Our Mission
The goals of the Iowa Arborist Association are to foster an appreciation for the Iowa tree community, to increase interest in planting and caring for shade and ornamental trees, to promote the science and practice of professional arboriculture and to encourage public education.
IAA Student Scholarship
The Iowa Arborist Association offers educational scholarships to assist students in fields related to professional tree care and maintenance.
The scholarship program includes two categories:
- College Scholarship: which provides funds for tuition and books.
- Conference Awards: which will provide funds for registration and hotel room costs for Iowa Arborist Association (IAA), Shade Tree Short Course, Midwestern International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) conferences or other educational conferences.
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Iowa Arborist Association Board Members
Stephen Carlson
Past President 2026
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Chase Andersen
NW Representative 2028
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Corinne Newport
President 2026
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Chip Murrow
Treasurer 2026
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Emma Hanigan
At- Large 2028
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Scott Carlson
ISA Liaison 2026
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John Borgen
At Large 2027
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Ashley Whittlesey
SE Representative 2028
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Dave Miller
NE Representative 2027
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Kari Allen
Secretary 2029
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David Ensley
SW Representative 2027
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Patrick Moore
Presdident Elect 2026 / ISA Component
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Appointed Chairs
Iowa Climbing Day Committee Chair - Scott Carlson
Iowa Tree Fund Liaison - Mike Cimprich
Elections - Matt Bootier
Membership - Patrick Moore
Bylaws - Kari Allen
Fundraising - Mike Cimprich
Monthly Board Meeting Schedule
Board meetings are via zoom.