Hey there, I’m Phil

If you’ve found yourself visitng this “about” page, than your curiosity has been piqued. Welcome!

I am a passionate vegetation management practitioner who is always looking for a challenge. I thrive on unique and unusual situations, where conventional VM techniques don't quite meet the requirements. I think this is what makes Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) so fascinating when done correctly.

I am an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist (MW-6139AU), and Texas Oak Wilt Qualified Arborist (TOWQ - 391). I am also one of 34 Certified Utility Vegetation Management Professionals (UVMP - 244-C) in North America. I am the current chair of the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) Professional Development committee, the past co-chair of the same committee, and a former member of the Board of Directors for the Midwestern ISA chapter. In 2023, I had the district honor of being awarded the UAA’s Rising Star award.