Thomas Ordway
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Seasoned Consulting Urban Forester with a robust background in urban forestry and project coordination, demonstrated across roles at Eocene Environmental Group and Duke Energy. Excelled in establishing vegetation management programs and enhancing safety procedures, showcasing leadership and effective communication. Proven expertise in tree identification and adept at fostering stakeholder relationships to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Urban Forester
Eocene Environmental Group
West Des Moines, IA
08.2020 - 10.2024
- Planned and evaluated line clearance work for local utility (AES) in central Indiana.
- Worked with customers and utility personnel to resolve issues; concerns and complaints over line clearance practices and tree-related problems.
- Assisted training and educating workforce on safety and line clearance procedures.
Line Supervisor
Duke Energy
Shelbyville, IN
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Communicated regularly with management regarding departmental needs or issues.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Monitored capital and maintenance budgets.
Line Clearance Forester
Duke Energy
Noblesville, IN
03.2001 - 02.2018
- Established short-and long-term plans for line clearance operations in multi-county area.
- Managed line clearance and vegetation management budgets.
- Oversaw line clearance contracts and contractor production.
- Rectified issues between customer/contractor/utility.
Staff Forester
Wright Tree Care
West Des Moines, IA
05.1995 - 03.2001
- Provided community education on trees, benefits and program operations.
- Used tools and equipment such as chainsaws and bucket trucks safely and correctly.
- Trained and supervised production crews performing tree and landscape work with residential, commercial and industrial clients.
Senior Forester
Public Service Indiana
Terre Haute, Indiana
12.1988 - 02.1995
- Monitored transmission vegetation management program in multi-county area.
- Assisted district managers with distribution line clearance operations.
- Rectified issues with landowner concerns over vegetation management practices and procedures.
Education
Cleveland State University
Skills
- Urban forestry
- Tree identification
- Project coordination
Timeline
Consulting Urban Forester
Eocene Environmental Group
08.2020 - 10.2024
Line Supervisor
Duke Energy
02.2018 - 08.2020
Line Clearance Forester
Duke Energy
03.2001 - 02.2018
Staff Forester
Wright Tree Care
05.1995 - 03.2001
Senior Forester
Public Service Indiana
12.1988 - 02.1995
Cleveland State University
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