Calling all volunteers!
MAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Russell Holman, MCA, CTSP, BCMA Eversource Hyde Park, MA
VICE PRESIDENT Max Ford-Diamond, MCA Boston Parks & Recreation Boston, MA
SECRETARY / TREASURER Brandon Maltby, MCA Maltby & Co. Stoughton, MA
PAST PRESIDENT Kevin Cleveland, MCA Tree Tech, Inc. Foxboro, MA
MCA REPRESENTATIVE Matt Fisk, MCA Fisk Tree Service Seekonk, MA
DIRECTORS Kieran D. Yaple, MCA Race Mountain Tree Service Sheffield, MA
Keith Bernard, MCA Barrett Tree Service East Medford, MA
Steve Vernon, MCA Harrison McPhee, Inc. Millis, MA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR M. Virginia Wood
MEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATION DIRECTOR Carrie Martin
MANAGEMENT TEAM Peggy Benjamin Charissa Sharkey Hadley McPhee
MASSACHUSETTS ARBORISTS ASSOCIATION, INC. 67 West Street Medfield, MA 02052 phone: 508.653.3320 admin @ MassArbor. org MassArbor. org
A Message to MAA Members
MAA’ s Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Elk Lodge in Natick. As always, we’ ll share updates on association initiatives, future plans, and conduct elections for officers and directors.
Looking ahead to 2026, MAA is focused on advancing our members and the Massachusetts tree care industry through expanded safety training & professional development programming, scholarship support for the next generation, ongoing involvement with Dr. Kane’ s UMass research, legislative and regulatory advocacy, and continued collaboration with ArborEXPO. We are also exploring an exciting project with The Trustees that could significantly strengthen our industry’ s future.
To ensure continuity and momentum as these initiatives progress, the Board recommends that the current directors and officers extend their service for one additional year. The slate of officers & directors will be presented for a membership vote at the Annual Meeting( see page 8 for details).
We also invite members to get involved— whether by joining a committee or serving on the Board. Stay tuned for details on ways you can volunteer. Your support and participation are vital to shaping the future, growth, and success of the MAA.
Sincerely,
MAA Board of Directors
Russell Holman, MCA, CTSP, BCMA Max Ford-Diamond, MCA Brandon Maltby, MCA Kevin Cleveland, MCA Matt Fisk, MCA Kieran D. Yaple, MCA Keith Bernard, MCA Steve Vernon, MCA
Calling all volunteers!
Looking to make a real impact in our industry? Volunteer to serve on an MAA committee, or Board of Directors. You’ ll help shape the direction, growth, and success of our association while building valuable leadership experience & connections.
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