Knowledgeable and results-driven arborist with a strong background in tree removal and landscape maintenance. Retired firefighter and code enforcement official, eager to leverage skills to enhance community safety and environmental health.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Service
Maple Grove Tree Service (self owned)
Johnstown, NY
05.1996 - Current
Tree Removal.
Tree Trimming.
Stump Removal.
Planting.
Johnstown Fire Dept
City of Johnstown
Johnstown, NY
08.2003 - 08.2023
Emergency Response.
Fire Safety Education.
Code Enforcement.
Building Construction Inspections.
Landscaper
Greenscapes LLC
Mayfield, New York
05.1993 - 09.1993
Maintained landscape health through regular weeding, pruning, and mulching.
Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers safely.
Invasive Millfoil Removal
Town of Caroga
Caroga Lake, New York
06.1991 - 09.1992
Underwater removal of invasive Millfoil.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban Forestry And Arboriculture
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA
05-1995
Associate of Science - Urban Tree Management
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, NY
12-1993
Johnstown High School
Johnstown, NY
06-1991
Skills
Tree removal
Equipment operation
Emergency response
Fire safety education
Landscape maintenance
Safety inspections
First Aid/CPR
Building code enforcement
Timeline
Johnstown Fire Dept
City of Johnstown
08.2003 - 08.2023
Tree Service
Maple Grove Tree Service (self owned)
05.1996 - Current
Landscaper
Greenscapes LLC
05.1993 - 09.1993
Invasive Millfoil Removal
Town of Caroga
06.1991 - 09.1992
Bachelor of Science - Urban Forestry And Arboriculture