Started working in the tree care industry in 1990 with Davey Tree Service out of SD. I started as a grounds person and worked my way up to the tree worker position in the first year. Once I reached the top of my first tree I never stopped climbing. Today after 30 years I still have the same passion for trees and landscapes.Continuing education for new pests and disease in the Arboriculture industry is a focal point. The ability to stay out front and continue to give helpful recommendations to clients regarding their health urban forest will always be a passion of mine.Safety, customer satisfaction, and profitability are my 3 top priorities as a Tree Care Branch Manager. Managed Brightview Tree care IE for 9.5 years. We conducted monthly financial calls in order to monitor and plan for gains and losses in order to keep budgeted items on track. My team an I were able to accomplish highest profitability levels that surpassed all 28 other branches within the organization. Customer satisfaction was also in the highest tier of all 28 branches. 28 tree care workers, 6 aerial trucks 8 dump trucks, 9 chippers, 4 stump cutters, managed and maintained in orchestra with my team. DOT certified every 90 days. My goal is to insure my team is safe as they depart for work and have the skills to take home what they learn and apply to an everyday routine for their families. • Hiring Estimators (1), Sales team1(1), Field employees (27)• Responsible for P&L review with controller weekly to determine financial status of my business. • Making course corrections as needed based upon budget and future expectations of sales and workforce.• Scheduling signed contracted work in a timely manner.• Responsible for close end month meetings for financial review• Performed 90-day B.I.T inspections on all vehicles required for inspection. Logging and filing to ensure any repairs needed were completed in a timely manner.• Presenting as a business owner to BOD’s and landscape committees, strategizing to ensure client’s needs are met. Creating CPP’s (Client Partnership Plans)• Focused on year over year annual review of financials to insure healthy state of business.• Year 1 moved business from .5% profitability to 12% second year on 1.2M.• Continued moving the busines from a starting point of 1.5M to 4M.• Profitability of 14% on 3M year 7 based on EBIDTA " TAKE CARE OF YOUR PEOPLE AND THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU"MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU!