Premiering This Year at TCI EXPO: Main-Stage Sessions at the Ferrara Theatre!

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We will be featuring some exciting story-telling sessions with some extraordinary takes on the tree care industry in the 1,500-seat Ferrara Theatre at the America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, during TCI EXPO ’23.


TCI EXPO ’23 will be held November 16-18, with Pre-Conference workshops on November 15.


Sessions range from a keynote speaker with amazing adventures to share and a live interactive podcast to a discussion about the rich history and story of our industry associations with the leaders who define it. All these sessions are included with your TCI EXPO ’23 All-Access Pass.


“Life on the Vertical,” featuring international climber Mark Synott

Mark Synott
Mark Synott

Renowned world-class athlete and professional climber Mark Synott is not only an accomplished big-wall climber, but also a seasoned adventurer and author of The New York Times bestseller, “The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Climbing Life.” Join Synott for a captivating insider’s perspective on his life as a world-class climber as he shares his stories and explorations and the remarkable species he has discovered on his journeys.

“How to Effectively Hold People Accountable,” featuring David Joseph

David Joseph
David Joseph

While holding individuals accountable for their performance can be considered one of the most challenging aspects of effective leadership, it is undeniably one of the fundamental keys to achieving success. So how can you not only do it, but excel at it? David Joseph, co-owner of Joseph Tree Service, an accredited, 12-year TCIA member company based in Dublin, Ohio, will provide you with invaluable tools designed to help you take back your company and instill a culture of accountability throughout all facets of your business, ultimately driving success and ensuring its long-term sustainability.

“Getting Started in Plant Health Care,” a live podcast with Joe Aiken and Korey Lofy

Joe Aiken
Joe Aiken with the community service awards he and Korey Lofy received from the Michigan ISA chapter for their podcast. Photo courtesy of Arborjet.
Korey Lofy
Korey Lofy

Join us for this captivating main-stage event and be part of a live podcast conversation with the hosts of “Discovering Forestry,” the industry’s only podcast focused on all things trees and landscape. Joe Aiken and Korey Lofy, known for their lively banter, bring 60 years of industry experience to the stage as they offer their perspective on the evolution of plant health care to help you grow your business from the ground up. Both are employed by Arborjet | Ecologel, Aiken as regional technical manager of the Great Lakes region, and Lofy as Rocky Mountain territory manager. This session is sponsored by Arborjet | Ecologel.


“Looking Forward: A Conversation with the Industry,” with Caitlyn Pollihan and David White

David White
David White
Caitlyn Pollihan
Caitlyn Pollihan


Yes, this is early Saturday morning. And yes, this is the best way to top off a great week of industry education and networking with two of our industry leaders as they share their vision for a brighter future of tree care and tree care businesses!


Grab a hot cup of coffee and join Caitlyn Pollihan, CEO and executive director of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and David White, president and CEO of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as they bring into focus the work being done on your behalf to bring the tree care industry to greater heights.


Tracey Miller is TCIA’s marketing content manager based at TCIA’s headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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