Biomechanics researchers from around the world met at the Davey Tree Expert Company’s Shalersville research station in Ohio from Aug. 5-9 for a week of collaboration and scientific inquiry. Attendees included a dozen research teams with scientists and arborists from the Czech Republic, Croatia, Mexico, the Caribbean and Canada, as well as the U.S. All combined, the researchers conducted more... read more
SiteOne Landscape Supply’s board of directors has nominated Larisa J. Drake to be elected as a director at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders on May 15. “We are excited to announce the nomination of Larisa Drake to our board,” said Doug Black, chairman and CEO of SiteOne Landscape Supply. “Her wealth of experience in data analytics and the strategic... read more
The Davey Tree Expert Co. appointed Manuel Nassar to technical advisor within the Davey Institute. In his new role, Nassar will primarily support Davey’s Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) operations and other service lines as needed. He will be based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., with responsibilities covering the Southeast, Texas and California regions. “Manny’s extensive background in the landscape and horticultural... read more
Kubota Tractor Corp. appointed Haruyuki (Harry) Yoshida as the new president and CEO of Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) and Kubota North America, based in Grapevine, Texas, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Yoshida is a 37-year Kubota veteran who most recently held the position of managing executive officer GM of farm and industrial machinery domain, strategy and operations headquarters in Osaka, Japan,... read more
Sandra Reid, vice president, corporate communications and strategic planning administration for The Davey Tree Expert Co., recently earned her certification as a strategic communication management professional (SCMP) from the Global Communication Certification Council. Reid successfully met the rigorous requirements necessary to attain this honor. She also received a certification in communication management from the Global Communication Certificate Council in 2015.... read more
John Wiblishauser has joined PBI-Gordon as sales manager in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “John is a great addition to the PBI-Gordon sales team,” said Doug Obermann, PBI-Gordon vice president of professional and agricultural sales. “His deep knowledge and experience will serve our customers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey well now and in the future.” Wiblishauser is responsible for PBI-Gordon product sales... read more
