En el segundo episodio en español del podcast de TCIA, hablamos con el estimado Mauricio Gonzalez Muñoz tambien conocido como Mao Ropelombia, arborista, trabajador del cuidado de los árboles y escalador de competencia colombiano. Como Director de Formación e Instructor de arboricultura de la Escuela de Poda en Altura de La Casa del Arborista, y el …

In this episode of the podcast, we talk with one of our past Marketing Excellence Award winners, Jeff Wilson, about how Ronin got started at TCI EXPO and the importance of tradeshows in their marketing plan. Jeff is highly experienced with CPG, Retail, Semiconductor, Veterinary Hospital, and Product marketing communications. In addition to generati…

On this episode of the podcast Jill Golden, Project Manager, Corporate Communications at The Davey Tree Expert Company, joins us to talk about Davey’s podcast and ongoing video series that led to them being selected as a winner of 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards. Jill Golden is a project manager in corporate communications for The Davey Tree Exper…

On this episode of the podcast Eric Petersen, President of Arborisk, joins us to talk about risk management, insurance, and what it means for your tree care business. After graduating with a Forestry degree from Univ. Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2003 and working as an arborist for a parks department, Eric joined his family’s insurance agency and beg…

In this episode, we are joined by Korey Conry to talk about his experience as a trainer. Korey Conry is a Field Safety Supervisor/Trainer at Mountain F Enterprises and has been in the tree industry for over four years. He found his home in the safety and training department onboarding helping develop the safety culture with new hires. He is a certi…

In this episode, we are joined by Katie Petrikas and Virginia Gregoire and talk about their involvement in TCIA's education space. Katie has been with TCIA for four years. She has worked in a variety of roles over that time, including member experience, where she developed a deep understanding of member needs and how to meet them. Katie leverages t…

In this episode, we celebrate Women in Tree Care Month with Amy Tetreault and talk about her new role as Executive Vice President of TCIA. The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is a trade association of 2,300 tree care firms and affiliated companies worldwide on a mission to advance tree care businesses by developing standards of tree care prac…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Kristoffer Rasmussen, CTSP, QCL, Manager of Urban Forestry for the City of Dallas, to discuss the benefits the blended learning model of education that TCIA is utilizing.Tree Care Industry Association

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Bill Hickman, Training Director of Heartwood Tree Service, to discuss the benefits of becoming an arborist apprentice. About Heartwood: For over 40 years, Heartwood Tree has cared for the trees of the Charlotte area and have expanded our services to Asheville as well as the Lake Norman area. As the fi…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth Schulte, VP of Marketing at PlanIT Geo, to discuss how to enter the tree care industry with a love of technology. Elizabeth is the VP of Marketing, PlanIT Geo developers of TreePlotter Software. She is an experienced marketing, communications, and branding professional with a demonstrated h…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Jeff Kish, Assistant Division Manager at Bartlett Tree Experts, to discuss what kind of person is perfect for the tree care industry. About Jeff Jeffrey Kish is a true lover of trees and plants. An employee of Bartlett Tree Experts since 1988 and is currently Assistant Division Manager that works dir…

En este episodio del TCIA Podcast, nos acompañan Daniel Aburto de Bartlett Tree Experts y Robin Kennedy de TCIA para hablar sobre la importancia de la educación. Daniel Aburto ha trabajado en la industria verde desde 2005. Ha trabajado en Bartlett como Groundsman/Operador de suelo por 2 años, Climber/Trepador por 2 años, Foreman/Jefe de cuadrilla p…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Kieran Hunt, Stephen Hilbert, and Geoff Kempter of Asplundh, to discuss utility arboriculture. Asplundh is an international, family-owned company that has specialized in safe, efficient and cost-effective vegetation management since 1928. As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs schedu…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Rollin Heassler and ShayLynn Ager to discuss what you should look for when applying for a tree care industry job. Rollin Heassler has been the Human Resources Director at Rainbow Companies since August 2021. He brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to the position, with the bulk of …

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Ben Reince of Wachtel Tree Science to discuss how to get started in Plant Health Care. Ben Reince has spent his career in Wisconsin. Growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, going to school and earning a degree in Urban Forestry at UW-Stevens Point, then moving to Southeastern Wisconsin to start his caree…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Nathan Morrison of ArborScapes to discuss owning and running a tree care business and what it takes to get it started. Arborscapes is the trusted name in professional landscape design and tree services in the Charlotte-metro and surrounding areas. Our ISA certified arborists, licensed horticulturists…

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Doug Cowles, President/CEO of HMI, to discuss storm work and what it takes to do it. Doug has been HMI’s President/CEO since 2004 and has been responsible for establishing the company’s information systems, business development, and fulfillment strategies. In his role, he has also been directly invol…

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Peter Gerstenberger, Senior Vice President of Industry Support at TCIA, to discuss how he came to join TCIA, his work on TCI EXPO, and much more. Learn more about TCI EXPO by visiting us at EXPO.TCIA.ORGTree Care Industry Association

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Jeff Blackman, Program Manager of Eyedent Insurance Services LLC., to discuss the benefits insurance brings to a tree care company. ArborMAX is the only insurance company endorsed by TCIA. The advice in this podcast is applicable to all tree care companies looking at any insurance provider. To learn …

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by August Hoppe, President of Hoppe Tree Service, to discuss the benefits to workforce development and retention that an apprenticeship program can bring. August is a 3rd generation arborist and President of Hoppe Tree Service. A 21 year TCIA member company working out of the Milwaukee area. He is a pas…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by fellow podcasters Joe Aiken and Korey Lofy to discuss finding your niche in the industry. Joe and Korey are hosts of the Discovering Forestry Podcast. Joe & Korey combine over 60 years of industry knowledge and experience and discuss some of the trends, concerns, and opportunities in the fields of fo…

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Jason Showers, Director of Tree Care Products at Morbark, and discuss corporate membership with TCIA and how they fit in the tree care ecosystem. Jason describes himself as a "fixer" - someone who enjoys taking on projects requiring intense focus, attention to detail and quickly learning the subject …

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Jeff Inman and discuss what kind of person should get into tree care. Jeff Inman is a thinker, an arborist, and a climber to his core. More importantly, though, he is husband to Kelsey and father to Cedar and Lucille. He works for Truetimber Arborists based out of Richmond, VA as the Risk Manager and…

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Aiden O'Brien, Director of the Tree Care Industry Association Foundation, and dive deeper into the Foundation's mission as well as how he hopes to support the industry going forward. Aiden is the Director of the TCIA Foundation. Previously, he was TCIA's Advocacy and Standards Manager, managing TCIA'…

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Corey Parsons, President of Rogue Tree Solutions and John Lewis, Manager of Member Engagement for the Midwest Region, and discuss why company culture is a company wide phenomena. Arboriculture has been a part of Corey's life since he was a little boy. His entire family has been rooted into the indust…

Episode Summary In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Joe Cordova and Matt Gleason of ArborForce and discuss why education and safety go hand in hand. Joe Cordova is the owner of ArborForce. He has been working in commercial forestry for 20 years. In April of 2008, he went out on his own with the launch of ArborForce. ArborForce will cel…

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Carolina Paredes of Beast Coast Tree Climbers and discuss why self-care is an absolute must in tree care. Carolina Paredes is originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador. She holds certifications in Life, Nutrition, Health, and Fitness Coaching and owns Healthy Strong and Happy AF. She also owns Beast Coast T…

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Josh Morin of We Love Trees, and discuss the value of the human relationship with trees, as well as his role on the TCIA Board of Directors. Josh is married to Amy Morin and they have two young children Lyla 12 and Lucien 7 and they live in Niwot, Colorado. In 2020 he started his own tree care compan…

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with John Haehnel of Tree Tech Inc, and discuss the value of the CTSP Credential for both him and the company he works for. John began working as a teenager with his uncle and father while learning tree work/equipment operation. He then joined the United States Marine Corps in 1991 and served four proud y…

In this episode, we celebrate Women in Tree Care Month with Amy Burkett and talk about running a business, work-life balance, and her commitment to furthering safety in the industry. Amy is President and CEO of Burkett Arbor Care, a full-service tree care company out of Boerne, Texas. She obtained a B.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from Texas Tech U…

In this episode, we celebrate Women in Tree Care Month with Megan Bujnowski, and talk about being a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she has navigated it. Megan Bujnowski was, until recently, a safety supervisor in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a large tree care company. She is currently working for various training companies and pursuin…

In this episode, we celebrate Women in Tree Care Month with Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, and Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, and talk about the Women's Tree Climbing Workshop. Bear LeVangie is an ISA TRAQ Certified Arborist, CT licensed arborist, and MA Qualified Tree Warden. She is the co-founder of the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop and serves as a…

In this episode, we celebrate Women in Tree Care Month with April Petree, owner of Petree Arbor Lawn and Landscape Inc., and talk what to do when disaster strikes your business. April Petree, is the owner of Petree Arbor Lawn & Landscape, INC. She has been in the tree care industry since 2000. She has been presented with the Patriotic Award from ES…

In this episode, we sit down with Stephenie Drago, Director of Marketing and Communications at TCIA, and talk about the marketing strategies that she believes will help make a brand successful. Stephenie is a seasoned communications and business development professional who has partnered with a variety of companies to grow their professional brands…

In this episode, we sit down with Heather Dirksen, President of Arbor Masters Tree and Landscape* and talk about the strategies that she implements that have led to her becoming a successful leader. Heather is the President of Arbor Masters, a 3rd generation family-owned business located mainly throughout the South and Midwest. She served in the mi…

In this episode, we sit down with Aiden O'Brien, Advocacy and Standards Manager at TCIA, and talk about Leg Day, WMC, and the tree care standards for OSHA. Aiden is TCIA’s Advocacy & Standards Manager. Previously, he worked as a Government Affairs Associate, representing corporate and trade association clients before the New Hampshire Legislature. …

In this episode, we sit down with John Lewis and Bob Longo and talk about the importance of networking. John and Bob are both Membership Engagement Coordinators (MECs) at TCIA. John is the MEC for the Midwest Region, while Bob is the MEC for the South Region. As MECs, their job is to provide our members with the resources they need to help their bu…

In this episode, we sit down with Tana Byrd, Star Quintero, Nicole "Carni" Benjamin-Harden , Maria Tranguch, and Betsy Park to talk about climbing competitions and the connections that they have made by participating in them. Our sponsors for this episode are Samson Rope, Bobcat and COPMA.Tree Care Industry Association

In this episode, we sit down with Peter de Vries and Josua Hundertmark to go over access lines and the safety standards of tree care in other countries. Peter de Vries is the owner of Designs by de Vries and North American Courant Vertical Living Promoter. He has been in the green industry for 25 years and specifically trees for the last seven year…

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Walsh and discuss his achievement of being CTSP 000001 and his support of the program. Tim is the Corporate Safety Director for the Davey Tree Expert Co. Tim is working on his doctorate, in ergonomics and safety. His research looks at risk in the tree care profession. He has a Master’s degree in ergonomics from…

In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Dalton and talk about the how he has been leading TCIA through the transition to online learning. Bryan is the Director of Training and Credentialing at TCIA and has had over 15 years of experience in the training and credentialing space over his career. During his time at TCIA he has implemented our online l…

In this episode, we sit down with Tana Byrd and talk about the way she has gone out and created her own opportunities in the world of arboriculture. Tana is a professional arborist and the owner of T-N-T Tree and Landscape. She has 7 years of experience in taking care of different types of trees throughout Texas. Tana has gone on to say that "tree …

In this episode, we sit down with John Lewis and Bob Longo and talk about the differences between working on your business and working in your business. John and Bob are both Membership Engagement Coordinators (MECs) at TCIA. John is the MEC for the Midwest Region, while Bob is the MEC for the South Region. As MECs, their job is to provide our memb…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Tchukki Andersen, Staff Arborist at TCIA, to discuss working with Grapple Saws as well as the Grapple Saw Pannel that is going on at TCI EXPO 2021! Tchukki is the Staff Arborist at TCIA . She has worked for TCIA for 14 years and during that time she has been an expert on all things arboriculture. She…

On this episode, we sit down with John Lewis and Bob Longo and talk about TCIA membership and the role they play in giving you the best experience they can. John and Bob are both Membership Engagement Coordinators (MECs) at TCIA. John is the MEC for the Midwest Region, while Bob is the MEC for the South Region. As MECs, their job is to provide our …

On this episode, we sit down with Casey Jones and Kirsten Locke, and talk about how their friendship started and what role they both play at this year's Women in Tree Care Pre-Conference Workshop. Casey has a background in fine arts and found digital art to be the natural next step. Her tree climbing themed work is inspired by the passion and stren…

In this episode, we sit down with Aiden O'Brien, Advocacy and Standards Manager at TCIA, and talk about OSHA, California, CDL, and so much more. Aiden is TCIA’s Advocacy & Standards Manager. Previously, he worked as a Government Affairs Associate, representing corporate and trade association clients before the New Hampshire Legislature. He has expe…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by David White, President and CEO of TCIA, to discuss his first experiences at TCI EXPO! David is currently the President and CEO of TCIA. Previously, he was the executive director of the Northeast Public Power Association, a nonprofit trade association that represents consumer-owned utilities in New En…

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Amy Tetreault, Senior VP at TCIA, to discuss her experiences working the Exhibitor side of the show at TCI EXPO! Many of our attendees don't see the work that goes in with the exhibitors, logistics, and planning, on the other side of the show. Amy is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement …

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Tchukki Andersen, Staff Arborist at TCIA, to discuss her experiences working TCI EXPO as well as discussing some exciting upcoming things for TCI EXPO 2021! Tchukki is the Staff Arborist at TCIA . She has worked for TCIA for 14 years and during that time she has been an expert on all things arboricul…