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Why hold trainings dedicated to women? In the U.S., only 7.4 percent of currently employed arborists are women, according to an arborist demographics research summary report on career expert website Zippia.com. Davey was proud to hold a Western Women’s+ Careers workshop in Colorado, a Women’s+ event at the Davey Institute in Kent, Ohio, and an Underrepresented Genders workshop in Chicago this year. These events allowed attendees to connect with peers, participate in team-building exercises and panels, and learn about different areas of fieldwork.

Davey Resource Group (DRG), a subsidiary of Davey, is proud to announce the promotions of Sarah Halford to regional vice president, business support, utility asset management (UAM) and Clinton McFall to regional vice president, UAM. “Sarah and Clinton have a unique ability to grow and develop people while creating operational and technical solutions that have been critical to UAM’s rapid growth,” said Scott Carlin, vice president and general manager, DRG, asset management services. “Their shared commitment to understanding operational, client and business needs has been key to developing targeted solutions that keep pace with a fast-growing utility industry. I’m looking forward to seeing what they’ll be able to accomplish in their new roles.” Congratulations Sarah and Clinton! To read more about their promotions, visit https://bit.ly/3P3TB60.

As Matthew Morrison, senior consulting forester, Utility Vegetation Management services (UVM), Davey Resource Group (DRG), and Chase Schneider, technician, UVM, DRG, were driving to a work location, they saw smoke rising near a railroad in Whittier, California. When they pulled over to inspect the smoke’s origin, they found a small brush fire near a cactus starting to spread toward the nearby railroad ties and tracks. After calling for help, the two began to tame the fire by using their five-gallon water pack until emergency personnel arrived. “When we saw what was happening, we knew we had to do something,” Morrison said. “We ended up spraying the entire water pack we keep in our trucks and throwing dirt on the fire until there were no visible flames left. Thank you for living Davey's safety value! #LivingOurValues #DaveyDifference #theDaveyway

Join us in congratulating Jennifer Lennox for being honored as the Rotary Club of Kent, Ohio's Rotarian of the Year! Jen is the director, public relations. Congratulations, Jen! Thank you for all you do for Davey and the Kent community. 👏🎉🌳 #LivingOurValues #DaveyDifference #theDaveyway

A Davey Resource Group (DRG) arborist surveyed his one-millionth tree. Yes, you read that correctly. Reid Gibson has been inventorying trees, recording their conditions and recommending treatments for over a decade. He surveyed his one-millionth tree while working on an inventory project for the city of Chesterfield, Missouri. Reid's milestone number is composed of trees from across the country. "It's probably easier to name the states that I haven't worked in than to name all the places I have," Reid said. "I like that I've gotten to see a lot of the country along the way." Congratulations Reid! 👏🌳🌴🌲

In honor of 45 years of employee-ownership, we're recognizing employees with 45 years of service or more at Davey. Join us in congratulating John, left, and Chris Mickman on 48 years of service. John and Chris Mickman founded Mickman Brothers, Inc. in 1975, which became a Davey company in 2023. Thank you John and Chris for your years of service!

Join us in congratulating Jim Zwack on his appointment as vice president and general manager, Davey Resource Group, Environmental Consulting and Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI), a Davey company. “Leadership plays a critical role in guiding a team towards continued growth,” said Brent Repenning, executive vice president, U.S. Utility and DRG. “Jim is an established industry leader and ambassador for Davey, committed to developing innovative, sustainable solutions rooted in expertise. We are confident that he will be a great leader for Environmental Consulting and WSSI and will continue to expand services and opportunities with new clients and geographies.” Congratulations Jim! To read more about Jim's appointment, visit https://bit.ly/4g41DYi.

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is impacting wood waste in the Twin Cities. Gail Nozal from the Davey Resource Group and Mike Dye from Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products office discuss how EAB has caused a significant increase in wood waste in the area in this Talking Trees Podcast. To listen to the episode, visit https://bit.ly/3ZnRiPU.

In 2018, The Muny, America's oldest and largest outdoor musical theater, first partnered with the Davey Resource Group (DRG) to address the loss of its canopy, a key feature for productions. The project involved restoring the historic tree backdrop, monitoring trees, and consulting on tree and plant health care. Since then, Davey’s certified arborists have pruned trees, removed large trees when necessary, and managed plant health care across the venue. The team responds quickly to tree-related issues to maintain safety and the park's aesthetic appeal. The partnership continues to evolve and support The Muny’s commitment to a safe and beautiful environment for its guests. To learn more about DRG's work at The Muny, visit https://bit.ly/3ZnusrJ. #CommercialProperty #PlantHealthCare #CommercialTreeCare #MusicalTheater

Join us in congratulating Davey's Sandra Reid on being recognized as a Notable Leader in Communications by Crain's Cleveland Business. Sandee is vice president, corporate communications and strategic planning. Congratulations, Sandee! Thank you for all you do for Davey, our industry and as a communications professional. 👏🌳 #Leadership #ProfessionalCommunications #DaveyDifference