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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
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November/December 2021
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Alex Julius was a guest on the "Plants Grow
Here" podcast. This podcast features experts,
industry professionals and enthusiasts
with horticultural, ecological and landscape
gardening knowledge. During Julius' episode,
she discussed "Arboreal Climbing Athletics."
The episode focused on helping listeners
understand the athletics and technical
requirements of professional tree climbing.
Julius is an employee development and safety
training specialist, Davey Institute.
Thank you for sharing your tree climbing
expertise, Alex!
Jeremiah Fitzgerald placed first in the
Cleveland Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 24. He
crossed the finish line with a time of 2:25:53.
A marathon is 26.2 miles. Fitzgerald also
placed first in the Akron Half Marathon on
Saturday, Sept. 25, in Akron, Ohio. His time
was 1:08:03. A half marathon is 13.1 miles.
Fitzgerald is a utility systems specialist, Davey
Resource Group, Utility Asset Management.
Congratulations Jeremiah!
Manuel Lizama received a civilian award from
the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery
for his 26 years of hard work and dedication
to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Lizama
received a certificate, coin and a flag that was
flown at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The
certificate reads, "In honor of the Unknown,
this flag was flown by the Soldiers who
guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and
presented to Manuel Lizama." This is the first
time this award has been given to a civilian
worker. Lizama is an equipment operator for
the Arlington National Cemetery Commercial
Landscape Services territory.
Congratulations, Manuel, on receiving
this honor!
Joe Tommasi received the Utility Arborist
Association's (UAA) Lifetime Achievement
Award. Joe was honored at the Trees &
Utilities Conference, a partnership of
UAA and the Arbor Day Foundation, in
Minneapolis in October. This award is
presented to a person who has achieved
many milestones during their career. Joe
retired as vice president of corporate safety
in August. Thank you, Joe, for your dedicated
safety leadership.
Congratulations!
Kenyatta S. Beverly was recognized as a
Top 100 Under 50 Executive and Emerging
Leader in Corporate America and Organizations
by Diversity MBA Media. Beverly was honored
at Diversity MBA's 15th Annual National
Business Leaders Virtual Conference &
Awards Gala, entitled "Reimagine the Future:
Lean into Possibilities." Beverly is Labor and
Employment Counsel in Davey's corporate
legal department.
Congratulations Kenyatta!
Dr. Dan Herms spoke during The Ohio State
University's College of Food, Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences "Time and Change"
Alumni Webinar Series. The theme of the
session was "High Tech Careers in Food,
Agriculture, and Environmental Industries."
Herms is the vice president of research and
development, Davey Institute.
Thank you for sharing your expertise, Dan!
