Confirmed Speakers as of 11/20/25

• Joel Bickley, Transmission Forester, Dominion Energy-SC

• Dr. Kim D. Coder, Emeritus Professor of Tree Biology & Health Care, University of Georgia, & Past President of ISA            

• Dr. David Coyle, Associate Professor, Clemson University

• William Hascher, Arborist Operations Manager, Biltmore Estate

• Dr. Richard Hauer, Director of Urban Forestry at Eocene Environmental Group; Professor Emeritus of Urban Forestry, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

• Samantha Kennett, PhD Student, Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, Forestry and Environmental Conservation Dept

• James Komen, Esq, Consulting Arborist, Class One Arboriculture

• JP McDonnell, Director, Natural Resources Consulting, SaveATree

• Randall Miller, Director of Research and Development, Eocene Environmental Group

• Dr. Kelly Oten, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Forest Health. North Carolina State University

• Dr. Glynn Percival, Senior Arboricultural Research Manager, Bartlett Tree Experts

• Dr. Paul G. Putman, President & CEO, TREE Fund

• Dr. Paul Ries, Principal Consultant. Insightful Nature LLC

• Steve Samuels, Business Consultant, SingleOps

• Delaney Serpan, Graduate Research and Extension Assistant, North Carolina State University

• Jimmy Walters, Owner, Urban Forest Advisors, LLC

• Andy White, LandArbor Consulting, LLC     

Booth & Sponsorship Sales Now Open

• Badge Registration & Hotel Reservations Opens December 1

• Call for Presentations Now Open

  • Lightning Round Presentations (submit by 12/1/25)

  • Student Posters (submit by 12/1/25)

  • Volunteer Presentations (submission deadline 11/17/25) Contact Program Support for more information.

Myrtle Beach Fun Facts

NAMING RIGHTS: Myrtle Beach was named after the thousands of Wax Myrtle trees that used to thrive along the beach.

WEATHER REPORT: In late February, the temperature will average in the mid-to-high 70’s and lows in the 40’s.

GOLF REPORT: Did you know that Myrtle Beach is the Mini-Golf Capital of the World with more mini-golf courses per square mile than anywhere else? Myrtle Beach also claims to be the “Golf Capital of the World” with over 90 championship golf courses in the area.

PARK UPDATE: The very first state park in South Carolina was Myrtle Beach State Park, and it still remains one of the most gorgeous state parks in the U.S. today.

THE BOARDWALK: The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is named one of the “Top 10 Boardwalks in the US” by National Geographic.

Learn more about Myrtle Beach at VisitMyrtleBeach.com!

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