In 2020, after 21 years running his own tree care company – and 10 years in the industry before that – Scott Carlson sold his production business in order to, in his words, “dedicate his stubbornness and passion” to educating [...]

Having worked for the same tree company for 42 years – starting when he was 19 – Tony Wilber has a steady handle on tree work, safety and crew training. But, he says, “Every day is a learning experience.” [...]

Six-and-a-half years ago he earned his Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) credential from TCIA, and has put it to good use as general foreman at Tennett Tree Service Inc. in Windham, Connecticut, a TCIA-member company since 1999. [...]

As the former manager/lead trainer for K.W. Reese – a TCIA-accredited utility contractor and a 17-year TCIA member company based in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania – Carl Calfo took on Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP) training as a pet project when the [...]

“One good thing about the CTSP (training) is that it really helps you with adult learning, and with me being bilingual and a lot of the workforce being Hispanic, that’s even more important. You learn some workers are hands on, [...]