Executive Director of Southern Chapter of International Society of Arboriculture

• Jun 2019 - Present

Director of Urban Forestry

• Nov 2016 - Present

Skip has a wide range of arboriculture and urban forestry experience, including tree risk assessments, tree appraisal, tree protection plans on construction sites, the completion of several tree inventory projects and the preparation of urban forest management plans, municipal ordinances, and county tree preservation standards for road and sidewalk construction. He has assisted several communities with the creation and guidance of advisory boards and meets regularly with elected officials, municipal staff, and volunteers to advance urban forestry activities. Skip provides services to attorneys, insurance industry, homeowners, property managers, municipalities, architects, and engineers. He also speaks regularly at conferences and workshops. Credentials include Board Certified Master Arborist and Municipal Specialist (MW-0155BM) with ISA and a Certified Forester (#1516) with Society of American Foresters.

Commissioner of Forestry

• Apr 2015 - Oct 2016

As Commissioner of Forestry with City of St. Louis, Skip had primary responsibilities for planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising a staff of up to 200 at the Forestry Division of the City of St. Louis that managed 80,000 street trees and all other trees located on public property. As Commissioner of Forestry with City of St. Louis, Skip had primary responsibilities for planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising a staff of up to 200 at the Forestry Division of the City of St. Louis that managed 80,000 street trees and all other trees located on public property.

Senior Consulting Urban Forester

• Mar 2008 - Mar 2015