What They’re Saying
“Whether you work on the east coast or west, work for a large utility or small midwest co-op, you will leave this conference with a clear understanding you are not alone with those problems that make your job difficult, taking with you a wealth of information and support.”
—Suzy
Hemenway,
Right-of-Way
Manager,
Webster Electric Cooperative,
Marshfield,
Missouri
“I continue to be amazed at the common ground we all have. I think the Arbor Day Foundation has done a great job of tying all of our problems, concerns, and technology together. Great job once again. The networking was just outstanding.”
—Tim
Kennedy,
Vegetation Management
Specialist,
Great Lakes Energy,
Newaygo,
Michigan
“I am impressed with the degree to which utility companies and their contractors are recognizing and responding to the public’s perception of their actions. This meeting provided an eye-opening view of this process.”
—Ray
Hicks,
Professor of Forestry,
West Virginia University,
Morgantown,
West Virginia
“The Trees & Utilities Conference provides the opportunity for synergistic idea exchange to leverage better results in anything you want to achieve… public education, emergency response, or overall program management.”
—Lisa
Randle,
Senior Program
Manager,
Public Education Vegetation Management,
PG&E,
Chico,
California
“The Trees & Utilities Conference provides a valuable forum for utility professionals to meet and share ideas. I have learned more at these events than at any other conference.”
—Robert
Taggart,
Line Clearance Coordinator,
Upper Peninsula Power Company,
Ishpeming,
Michigan
