Pursuing TCIA Accreditation during a time of rapid growth at Sperry Tree Care was part of the company’s overall strategic planning, according to owner Rob Miron. His business, based in Eugene, Oregon, has been a TCIA member since 1994 and [...]

Employees who are appreciated work harder and don’t develop a wandering eye for other job opportunities. The key component of creating a positive and mindful culture in the workplace is to foster an environment where employees feel cared for and [...]

Joe Tommasi, left, speaks with Peter Gerstenberger, today TCIA’s vice president for industry expertise, during a TCI EXPO sometime in the 1990s. Tommasi has presented on safety topics at TCI EXPO more than once. Note the National Arborist Association logo [...]

Photo 2: Drake tightening a Hobbs H2 lowering device on a hazardous tree removal. All photos courtesy of the author. People always ask me, “Why did you want to become a climber?” While there is really no easy answer to [...]

Gateways to Talent for Tree Care Businesses The tree care industry, like other skilled trades, requires a workforce with practical expertise, technical knowledge and a priority for safety. The tree care industry, especially, faces challenges in finding and recruiting qualified [...]