Experience

Owen Tree Service, Inc.

• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting Arborist

  • May 2002 - Present

  Expert witness requests including client and/or attorney contact, investigation, report production, follow-up questions, deposition and testimony.Tree appraisal.Perform hazard tree assessment. TRAQ qualified. Proficient in visual assessment and the use of the Resistograph to detect and quantify decay.Municipal consulting including assessment, treatment or remediation recommendations, overseeing contractors, communication with government and citizens.Tree Inventory including full health/structure assessment and treatment recommendations, GPS location and tagging.

• Plant Health Care Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  Held this position from 1996-2005. Returned to Owen Tree Service in 2013.Research, develop and communicate treatment protocols for tree and shrub care.Responsible for PHC department compliance with state and federal regulations.Quality control review for the department.Assist sales staff with plant disorder diagnosis, customer relations, products and services.Assist in marketing and training materials for PHC.Recruit, hire and oversee pesticide applicators.Participate in the acquisition of PHC trucks, equipment, pesticides and products.



City of Ann Arbor

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Field Operations Supervisor, Forestry

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2012

  Supervised forestry crews with an emphasis on safety and community service. Coordinated forestry activities with work of other city departments and outside entities such as MDOT, the University of Michigan, DTE and construction contractors. Wrote bids and managed contracted forestry services including the two million dollar ash removal contract. Developed and directed forestry operations including tree inspection, trimming, removals, and planting. Recovered cost of tree loss from construction and accidents through permit requirements, plan inspection and tree appraisal. Assisted in preparation of the forestry budget and managed expenditures.