Ali is a talented member of the Willamette Chapter. He emigrated from Iran (Persia) to the United States in 1977. Before coming to the U.S., Ali spent a few years in the U.K., but his sister living in Oregon drew him here. Once in Oregon, Ali studied at Linn-Benton Community College and then transferred to OSU, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in botany. In the interim, Ali began working with a landscaping firm. His interest grew so much that he formed his own company. Ali is a hard-working volunteer, always at Cecil and Molly Smith Garden work parties and readily hosting Smith Garden open days. He has served in multiple positions in the Eugene and Willamette ARS chapters and is currently on our Willamette Chapter Board of Directors.