
Timeline
About me
A passion for excellence in urban forestry
Education

Mcmaster university
1987 - 1992Master of business administration (m.b.a.) business administration and management, general
University of toronto
1979 - 1982Bachelor's degree in forestry
Experience

Town of oakville
Apr 1987 - Feb 2016Manager of forestryOverall responsibility for leading the Forestry Section

Mcneil urban forestry incorporated
Apr 2016 - nowManaging principalJohn has developed a unique service to help municipalities and other organizations to move their urban forestry programs from good to great.
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Registered professional forester
Ontario professional foresters associationApr 1984 - View certificate

Province of ontario managed forest plan approver under the ontario managed forest tax incentive program.
Ontario ministry of natural resources and forestryJan 2018 
Certified arborist, municipal specialist
International society of arboricultureJan 1990
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional ForesterLife Membership Society of Municipal Arborists Nov 2019 “In recognition of his distinguished career in urban forestry, his selfless devotion to the communities he served and to urban forestry in Canada, and for his tireless support of the Society as a Board Member, President,teacher, and more.”
- Awarded to John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional ForesterAlumni Recognition Award Faculty of Forestry University of Toronto Nov 2015
- Awarded to John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional ForesterAward of Merit Society of Municipal Arborists Oct 2014
- Awarded to John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional ForesterJohn H Sellers Award Ontario Profesional Foresters Association Apr 2013
- Awarded to John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional ForesterForester of the Year Ontario Professional Foresters Association Apr 2009
Volunteer Experience
Member of the Teaching Cadre
Issued by Municipal Forestry Institute on Oct 2017
Associated with John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional ForesterMember
Issued by Toastmasters International on Apr 2020
Associated with John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional ForesterMember of the Urban Forestry Committee
Issued by Ontario Professional Foresters Association on Jan 2014
Associated with John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional ForesterRider
Issued by TREE Fund on Jul 2007
Associated with John McNeil, MBA, Registered Professional Forester
Languages
- enEnglish
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