Previous Experience & Qualifications

• 4 years in landscaping and over 15 years experience in the tree care industry, focusing on total tree care operations, employee development, training and management.
  • 1987 – 1989 Decore Builders Inc.
  • 1990 – 1997 Landscape & Tree Care Foreman for Davey Trees
  • 1997 – 2004 Tree Care Supervisor and Crew leader for Arborguard Tree Specialists
  • 2005 – present Tree Care Operations Manager for Downey Trees Inc.
• AAS Degree in Horticulture 1994
• ISA Certified Arborist & Climber Specialist # SO-1500AT
• TCIA Certified Safety Professional
• Certified Line Clearance Tree Worker - 1993
• Certified Tree Care Specialist (NAA 2000)
• Red Cross Certified First Aid & CPR Trainer 2000 - 2004
• National Safety Council Certified First Aid & CPR Trainer 2004 - current
• Tree Climbing Competition judge & technician for ITCC and GAA events last 4 years
• Certified High Angle & Aerial Rescue Trainer
• Certified Risk Assessor

Presentations and Classes Held (including but not limited to):

• Speaker / instructor at Atlanta Botanical Gardens 2003
• Pruning Techniques & Applications
• Climbing Techniques, Equipment & applications
• Hazards of Storm Work & Storm Damaged Trees
• Chipper Use, Safety & Maintenance
• Chainsaw Safety, Use & Maintenance
• Back Protection and Ergonomics
• Knots Use & Applications
• Cabling, Bracing and Guying systems and installation (EHS, Cobra & Common grade)
• Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)
• CDL Driver Education and Skills
• Aerial Rescue
• Lightning Protection Systems, Hardware & Installation
• Rigging as it applies to tree and limb removals (basic-compound systems & Techniques)
• Notches, Hinges and Back-cut techniques used in tree & limb removal operations
• Crane Operation, Safety & Use