Posted: December 04, 2024

Kent, Ohio – The Davey Tree Expert Company is proud to announce the promotion of Phil Snyder to vice president, health and safety.

Phil Snyder outside portrait

“Phil’s impressive series of career accomplishments and a deep understanding of Davey uniquely suits him for this role,” said Greg Ina, executive vice president of the Davey Institute and Employee Development. “We are looking forward to watching Phil’s continued success in supporting company operations and crew members.”

Snyder joined Davey in 2008 through The Care of Trees (TCOT) acquisition. Prior to joining TCOT, Snyder had 11 years of experience in utility line services. Most recently, he was the vice president of East Atlantic operations for Davey’s Residential/Commercial (R/C) services division. 

Snyder is a past member of the Davey President’s Council, a rotating team of managers who meet semiannually for management development and to share ideas to improve the company. He earned a bachelor’s degree in forest management from the University of Vermont and is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist®, New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert and Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP).

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1880 and headquartered in Kent, Ohio, Davey has over 12,000 employees who create and deliver sustainable solutions. Davey continues to grow through expertise with the SEED Campus, its newest commitment to training, research and safety. Become part of the Davey legacy by applying today and join one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S.

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