New office opening and LO strategic plan main issues during Warren Patterson’s presidency
When Warren Patterson took on the role of LO president in 2018, the major renovation of the home office in...
Despite facing a global pandemic, Dave Wright leaves a strong legacy
Shortly after Dave Wright accepted the position of Landscape Ontario’s president in 2020, he faced a crisis like no other...
John Peets first to serve three consecutive terms as president
John Peets was the first LO president to serve three consecutive terms: 1990 through 1992.
Frans Peters presides over major changes at Landscape Ontario
During his time as president, Landscape Ontario purchased the Milton property and moved Congress to the Toronto Congress Centre.
Bob Allen
Allen sought the office of LO president because it was an opportunity to see the industry from the outside and...
Frank Kearney helps guide Landscape Ontario into the 1980s
Among other things, Kearney championed the need to emphasize that Landscape Ontario membership as a symbol of quality.
Barry Benjamin has long record of service with Landscape Ontario
Benjamin began his career as a salesperson and was later offered a job by Len Cullen.
Harold Deneen has spent his life ensuring industry associations are strong
Landscape Ontario's ninth president was born into the industry, starting work for his father's landscaping business in 1974.
James McCracken serves association during its tenth anniversary
James McCracken became the president during Landscape Ontario’s tenth anniversary, when membership was just over 500.
Doug Taylor had make take-aways from his time as LO president
When Doug Taylor assumed the president’s chair of the Landscape Ontario board of directors in 1984, he outlined a number...
Gord Shuttleworth considered a giant in the industry
Landscape Ontario’s fourth president, Gord Shuttleworth, was also its sixth president.
John Van Staveren enjoyed helping LO grow stronger
A look at the term of Landscape Ontario's fifth president.