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Employee Development

  • The company’s Merlo telehandler during a tree removal. All photos courtesy of Higher Ground Tree Care.
    October 1, 2024

    Accredited Higher Ground Tree Care Lives Up to Its Name

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    Taking the high road in his business practices is something Matt Hogarth, owner of Higher Ground Tree Care – an accredited, nine-year TCIA member company based in Granger, Indiana – holds dearly as one of his core values. “Our [...]

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  • “At first, it was a challenge that they were even going to listen to me,” Carl Calfo says of the crews when he first started training. All photos courtesy of Carl Calfo.
    September 1, 2024

    Carl Calfo Maintains Credential to Stay Prepared

    By Tamsin Venn

    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 [...]

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  • New Life Agricultural Services has invested in a range of specialized equipment for undertaking ROW and roadway work.
    August 1, 2024

    Accreditation Guides Growth for New Life Arboricultural Services

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    Tim Scherpenisse, owner of New Life Arboricultural Services based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is adamant about maintaining a slow and steady rate of growth within his company. “We’re always growing and looking for the next legacy client, but if [...]

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  • Chris Ahlum receives the 2003 SCD competition award
    July 5, 2024

    TCI EXPO Makes Its Mark: Past Attendees and Exhibitors Share Their Stories

    By Tracey Miller

      For many attendees, TCI EXPO is not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for tree care professionals, a place to meet new friends and reunite with old ones. The industry is growing and changing rapidly, and many companies bring [...]

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  • Ephraim Taylor, left, CTSP, owner of Nick’s Tree Service LLC, an accredited, 28-year TCIA member company in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, with Kristoffer Rasmussen during a site visit.
    July 1, 2024

    Kristoffer Rasmussen:“CTSP Is My Most Valuable Credential”

    By ARABELLA ARDEN ARABELLA

      “CTSP, it’s who I am,” states Kristoffer Rasmussen, TCIA Accreditation auditor and the owner of arboriststrong.com, a tree care safety consulting company based in Azle, Texas. Talking with him, it immediately becomes clear that he is a true Certified [...]

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