Board of Directors
The Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) is a membership-based organization guided by an elected board of directors who have a broad range of expertise. The Board of Directors work with staff and members in good standing through various Committees to set direction and work to achieve our 5 Year Strategic Direction.
Our annual reports provide details on the work of the FGCA including the committees of the Board of Directors and the work of our partners, who play a critical role in the success of our programs and initiatives.
Executive
- President: Brent Forbes R.P.F., Nursery Manager, Somerville Seedlings.
- Vice President: Jeff Sharp, R.P.F., Manager, Conservation Service, St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.
- Secretary: Rob Davies, Associate Member OPFA, Forestry and Restoration Supervisor, Upper Thames Region Conservation Authority.
- Treasurer: Dr. Aron Fazekas, Research Coordinator, The Arboretum, University of Guelph.
Board of Directors
- Barb Boysen, Private Consultant, New Leaf Forest Services.
- Mark McDermid, Seed and Stock Specialist Forests Ontario/Forest Recovery Canada.
- Dr. Danijela Puric-Mladenovic, Assistant Professor University of Toronto.
- Margaret Scott, R.P.F., Forester, Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc.
- Stephen Smith, Owner, Urban Forest Associates Representative of the Society for Ecological Restoration Ontario Chapter.
- Nancy Young R.P.F., Forester, City of Ottawa.
- Matt Mertins R.P.F., Wood Fibre Manager, Roseburg Forest Products.