Kent, Ohio – The Davey Tree Expert Company is proud to recognize 10 recipients and one of its safety programs with various Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) safety awards and certifications.
“Protecting and caring for each other is a core value at Davey, which is why I am extremely proud of the employees who have been recognized for their commendable work towards keeping their colleagues, clients and communities safe and for living our company values,” said Phil Snyder, vice president of health and safety at Davey. “We believe in protecting one another, growing together and holding ourselves to a standard that goes beyond checking boxes, so it’s rewarding to see our employees recognized for their actions.” 
Davey’s STAR (Safer Through Achievements and Recognition) Program has been awarded the TCIA Outstanding Company Contribution to Safety Award. The STAR Program focuses on recognizing safe actions and decisions before incidents occur. The goal is to shift the culture from loss control to achievement, interdependence and empowerment and to build safety leadership at every level of the organization by engaging with all employees within Davey’s Residential/Commercial service line. The program was launched in 2024.
Victor Osorno Bucio, Alberto Casa Esquivel, Juan Casas Esquivel, Gabriel Garcia, Milton Garcia and Erik Vega have been awarded the TCIA Outstanding Crew Contribution to Safety Award for volunteering to remain on duty during a severe New Year’s Eve storm and responding to a tree that made contact with energized power lines. The six men worked overnight in extreme weather and coordinated closely with PG&E, and ultimately restored the power.
Ashley Wise has been awarded TCIA Outstanding Individual Performance Award for recognizing a colleague choking and using her first first‑aid training to deliver back blows and the Heimlich maneuver to save her colleague's life.
Connor Hughes has been awarded the TCIA Standout Safety Certificate for spotting a roadside bush fire, contacting emergency services and using a fire extinguisher and Pulaski tool to contain the fire’s perimeter.
Nicholas Simpson has been awarded the TCIA Standout Safety Certificate for helping an elderly resident and their dog to safety from a fully engulfed fire. Simpson spotted the smoke, secured the work zone near energized lines, assisted the resident and dog and used portable extinguishers to slow the fire until firefighters arrived.
Kevin Ahn has been awarded the TCIA Good Samaritan Certification for assigning his client’s neighbor who was in respiratory distress. Ahn secured the job site, rushed to assist the neighbor, called 911 and remained with the man until paramedics arrived.
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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