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ARBORISTRY^® ASSOCIATES, INC.

Employee Profiles

	Michael L. Neal, Sales Manager, CEO Mike has been working in tree care since 1978, nurturing his lifelong interest in trees. He has worked for many years in the field and in management in both small and national tree care businesses. In addition to his work experience, he also holds an A.S. in Landscape Horticulture from Kings River Community College, a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from California Polytechnic State University, and is a certified ISA Arborist, an ASCA member, and is a Virginia Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator. In 1993, Mike opened Arboristry® Associates, Inc. so he could run and manage a successful and growing arboricultural landscape maintenance company. He finds this both challenging and rewarding. He enjoys having well-trained and motivated employees that want to improve themselves both professionally and personally. He enjoys having the distinction to say that he runs one of three TCIA Accredited tree care companies in Virginia and one of 35 TCIA Accredited tree care companies in the nation. When not working Mike likes a variety of outdoor activities including, scuba diving, the batteau festival, gardening, wood working, metal fabrication, reading, watching good movies and spending time with his wife and three sons. - Updated 02/29/2008
	Ellen A. Neal, Office Manager, CFO Ellen has been working in the tree care industry for 12 years. She holds a B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) in Fruit Science Pest Management/Entomology from California Polytechnic State University. In addition to her degree she also has many years of experience with volunteer organizations, youth education, wholesale marketing and I.P.M. (Integrated Pest Management). In her free time she enjoys reading, gardening, working out, spending time with her family and watching movies. - Updated 02/29/2008
	Amy Huffman, Administrative Assistant Bio coming soon! - Updated 1/9/2008
	Daniel Neal, Network Administrator. I am a recent graduate at University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce. I graduated with a degree in Business Administration, and specialized in information technology. In my free time I like to work on my car ('93 Honda Accord), my motorcycle ('73 Honda CB750) and on computers. - Updated 03/29/2009
	Jacob Neal, Webmaster, Tree Care Technician I am a third year student at the University of Virginia, and am currently studying Biology. In my spare time and during school breaks, I enjoy building and fixing computers, climbing trees, playing soccer, working on my car ('92 Honda Accord) and my motorcycle ('76 Honda CB750F SS), and spending time in the great outdoors. - Updated 3/29/2009
	Kenny Neal, Computer Technician. Having grown up with the family business all around me, it’s an important part of my life. I graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Computer Engineering Degree. I took a job out of school moved to Centreville, VA in August of 2008. - Updated 3/29/2009
	Jeff Kessler, Jeff began working in the tree care industry when he was 12 years old and began proper pruning and climbing at the age of 14. After completing high school he went to work for Asplunt Tree Care doing power line work, which is a much different kind of tree care than what he does now. In 1984 Jeff moved to Virginia and worked at Wintergreen Resort. Following this, in 1985 he started his own tree care business as a part-time job and then turned it into full-time starting in 1990. Throughout this time he worked with Wintergreen Ski Patrol in the winter. In 1996, Arboristry® Associates, Inc. purchased Jeff’s tree business and he stayed employed here for the next six years, until he moved away. Jeff is back working for AA, Inc., a company that he calls his family. His future goals are to further his knowledge and education in tree care by earning more certificates and attending more seminars. - Updated 2/29/2008
	Jose Arroyo-Garcia, Tree Care Foreman Jose is a legal H-2B (visa) international seasonal employee who has been with Arboristry® Associates, Inc. for 5 years. He enjoys working here so he can help his wife, son, and extended family in Mexico. Jose has a great interest in learning arboriculture, driving (now that he has a legal Virginia Driver’s License) and learning English as a second language. - Updated 02/29/2008
	Robert G. Solar, Jr., PHC Technician, Tree Care Apprentice Bobby has been working with Arboristry Associates, Inc full time for a year. He is certified in pesticide application, first aid and CPR. He decided to work in tree care because of the adrenal rush and the family working environment that is present at AA Inc. When not at work Bobby likes participating in many different sports including, football, baseball, golf, bowling, and watching NASCAR. He also runs with the Lovingston Fire Department, specializing in Interior Attack. - Updated 2/29/2008