About the NAA

The Nebraska Arborists Association (NAA) exists to:

  • Expand knowledge and encourage high ethical standards in the field of arboriculture;

  • Stimulate interest and cooperation in the planting and conservation of all shade and ornamental trees;

  • Improve tree conservation by promoting excellence in arboricultural practice;

  • Initiate and encourage scientific investigations into the various aspects of the practice of arboriculture and to cooperate in making these results available;

  • Exchange information through meetings and events that will aid in the improvement of the practice of tree conservation and arboriculture;

  • Encourage the display and demonstration of materials or equipment used in the practice of arboriculture by manufacturers or distributors; and

  • Encourage responsible legislation useful to arboriculture.

2025 NAA Board of Directors

Samantha Rozic, President, Heroes Lawn Care - Omaha, NE

Dustin Nelson, Past President, DnTree LLC - Weeping Water, NE

Jorge Cardenas, Treasurer, Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC - Ralston, NE

Tom Anderson, Secretary, Wright Tree Service, LLC - Glenwood, IA

Michael Seuferer, Director, Wright Tree Service, LLC - Lincoln, NE

Ann Powers, Director, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE

Amy Nakai, Director, Rooted Tree Specialists - Omaha, NE

Renae Littrell, NAA Executive Director, Advanced Association Management - Milford, NE

Jamie Oborny, NAA Account Coordinator, Advanced Association Management - Milford, NE

Ex Officio Members

Phil Pierce, NAA Board Advisor, Consultant Forester - Springfield, NE

Stacy Hughes, NAA Board Advisor, Terry Hughes Tree Service - Gretna, NE