Associate in Applied Science – Graduated-1994 - Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL
Major: Landscape/Horticulture with high honors
International Society of Arboriculture- Certified Arborist- IL0018AT
International Society of Arboriculture –Certified Tree Worker/Climber Specialist –IL0018AT
Professional Experience
1989 to Present - City Arborist, City of Springfield, Office of Public Works, Springfield, Illinois
Address public concerns regarding tree maintenance, planting and preservation of public property trees. (Springfield’s population: 110,00)
Provide public speaking presentations to promote the City of Springfield’s Urban Forestry Program.
Develop ordinances, policies, contracts and specifications for all aspects of tree maintenance and tree planting on public property.
Directs, plans and coordinates activities and training programs for the Public Works, Forestry Division (18 employees).
1985-1989 - Foreman, Forestry Division, City of Springfield, Office of Public Works, Springfield, Illinois.
Coordinated and supervised daily personnel activities for the Public Works, Forestry Division.
1979-1985 – Chain saw/Aerial Truck Operator, Forestry Division, City of Springfield, Office of Public Works. Performed all aspects of tree maintenance and removal.
Professional Associations
International Society of Arboriculture – member since 1985
Arborist Certification, Study Course Instructor – Instruct certification study courses on tree climbing; safety in tree care operations; tree pruning; rigging and removal operations; cabling, bracing and lightning protection installations.
Illinois Arborist Association (IAA) – member since 1985
Past President – Illinois Arborist Association 2004
Served on the Board of Directors as the Municipal Arborist Representative.
Served as the IAA Chairman for the Tree Climbing/Safety Training Program.
Served as chairman for the Safe Tree Climbing Seminar with Rip Tompkins and Ken Palmer.
Served as the program assistant for the IAA’s “Volunteer Day of Service”.
Served as the IAA Representative for the Illinois, Conservation Congress.
Served as chairman and co-chairman for the IAA’s annual seminar and trade shows.
Speaker at the ’98 IAA Seminar and Trade Show, “Latest in Tree Climbing Equipment and Techniques”.
Speaker at the ‘99/07 Southern IL Grounds Maintenance Trade show and Seminar “Latest in Tree Climbing and Equipment”, “Safety in Arboriculture”.
Speaker at the ’97(?) Vermeer Arborist Field Day, (Eureka, IL) “Becoming A Certified Arborist”.
Society of Municipal Arboriculture-
Appointed by the SMA to serve as the municipal arborist representative for the Accredited Standards Committee, Z-133-For Tree Care Operations/Safety Requirements.
Awards
Gold Leaf Award- 1996 by the Illinois Arborist Association. In recognition of extraordinary commitment to the development and implementation of the Tree Climbing/Safey Training Program.
Special Recognition Award – 1990 by the Illinois Arborist Association, In recognition for helping to preserve the state’s largest tree.
Award of Appreciation – 1990 by the Fraternal Order of Police for coming to the aid of an officer.
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