- David Puttock, Ph.D, R.P.F.
- President
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David has over 30 years experience in forest management planning, strategic analysis, and modeling. His academic qualifications include a B.Sc.F., University of Toronto; an M.B.A., York University; and a Ph. D. (Agricultural Economics), University of Guelph. He has worked as a forest manager in Ontario and British Columbia, an educator, and a consultant. David has authored numerous scientific articles and technical reports and has presented several papers at international forestry conferences. He is a member of the Ontario Professional Forester Association, Canadian Institute of Forestry, Ontario Forestry Association, and the Society of American Foresters.
- MFTIP Plan Approver
- Certified OntarioTree Marker
- Registered Professional Forester
Christopher Gynan, M.Sc.F., R.P.F., ISA Certified Arborist
Vice President, Operations
Chris has 14 years experience in forest management planning, reforestation and research. His academic qualifications include a B.Sc.F. and M.Sc.F., University of Toronto. He has worked as a consultant in Ontario for woodlot owners, industry, government, and First Nations. Chris is a member of the Ontario Professional Forester Association, and the International Society of Arboriculture. He is involved in the local community by serving as a council member of York Environmental Stewardship. Chris also manages and fundraises afforestation programs in the Town of Aurora's Lundy Park through the Town's Adopt-a-Park Program.
- MFTIP Plan Approver
- Certified OntarioTree Marker
- Registered Professional Forester
Manager of Eastern Operations
Rob has over 20 years experience in forest management planning, silvicultural operations and forest certification. His academic qualifications include a B.Sc.F. from the University of Toronto. He has worked as a forest manager in Ontario with the provincial government and the forest industry on Crown, industrial and private lands. Rob is a member of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association and the Canadian Institute of Forestry.
- MFTIP Plan Approver
- Certified OntarioTree Marker
- Registered Professional Forester
Leighanne Howard, Ecosystem Management Technician
Senior Field Technician
Leighanne joined Silv-Econ in 2004 and has experience in all services offered by the company. Leighanne has a diploma in Ecosystem Management from Sir Sandford Fleming College. She specializes in forest inventories, municipal tree health assessments, and GIS mapping. Leighanne is a member of the Ontario Forestry Association.