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Employee Development

  • John Ball, Ph.D.
    November 1, 2024

    Dr. John Ball – Scaring You Straight

    By Michael Roche

    When you walk out from a safety lecture by Dr. John Ball, you definitely feel better informed, but it’s also likely you feel a little unnerved. That’s because the professor shows slides one after another of the grim side [...]

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  • Sharon Lilly
    November 1, 2024

    Sharon Lilly – Educating the Industry

    By ALEX JULIUS, BCMA

    For many, the transition from a job to a career in arboriculture starts with the purchase of the “ISA Arborist Certification Study Guide.” And when making that leap, it feels even more official when that certificate comes in the [...]

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  • Mark Chisholm
    November 1, 2024

    Mark Chisholm: Competitor, Trainer, Ambassador

    By Jim Kasper

    In an issue dedicated to the “legends” of the industry, there’s no avoiding the name Mark Chisholm. His official tree-climbing career began more than 40 years ago, at age 12, helping with his dad’s business on weekends. He was [...]

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  • Bob Mead with the tree as it looked in early September.
    October 8, 2024

    Staunch TCIA Member – Actually, One of His Trees – Takes Center Stage at TCI EXPO ’24

    By Rick Howland

    Ever wonder about that large, sturdy, fully grown tree standing as a centerpiece amid the show booths, equipment and convention goers at TCI EXPO? It’s there every year and is used for demonstrating myriad things related to what many [...]

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  • David Marks will talk about how, with the right methods, any sized tree can be successfully moved, including by barge! Photo courtesy of David Marks.
    October 1, 2024

    On the Main Stage: Fresh Perspectives at TCI EXPO ’24 in Baltimore

    By Tracey Miller

    This year at TCI EXPO, taking place November 7-9 in Baltimore, Maryland, attendees with an All-Access Pass will have exclusive access to engaging and educational Main Stage Sessions. These sessions will feature speakers offering fresh perspectives and invaluable insights [...]

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