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May/June 2026
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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS ADD TO THE WORK AT NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
Javier Mejia said every time he and his crew get to work
on the property of the Washington National Cathedral, it's
a great experience because they get to witness beautiful
views of the Washington Monument and the surrounding
Washington, D.C., area.
Work this year on the grounds, which is home to one of
the few old growth forests still standing in the nation's
capital, involved a
crane removal of
a declining red oak
tree in January.
MISSION
Get to Know... Keenan Gosdin
How would you describe your leadership
style? We are a family orientated crew, and
I take care of my team like I would my family
at home. I'm firm but fair, and I set realistic
expectations. I also encourage others to climb
the ranks by giving them the knowledge they
need to succeed.
What is a leadership tip you've learned
from a Davey mentor that has helped you
throughout your career? You always need
to be learning. You never want to become com-
placent. If you stop learning, someone
can get hurt.
What is a leadership tip you've learned on
your own that you would like to share with
other employees? If you can't learn to follow,
you can't learn to lead. It's like the old saying,
"You have to crawl before you can walk." How
can you teach something you don't know?
How can you lead a group of people when you
haven't learned from the leaders before you?
Who is a Davey leader you look up to and
why? Johnny Page (operations vice president,
Gulf Region, Eastern Utility services) and
Jason Agosto (operations manager, Gulf Region,
Eastern Utility services). They're great people,
and they start every meeting with, "This is a
family." They truly embody the importance of
knowing your team well.
What is your favorite hobby? My grandbabies.
I have one nine-year-old and two four-year-old
grandkids, and they are my life. When I was
younger, I used to build straw huts in my
backyard. Now, I do that with them.
Keenan Gosdin
production manager
Cullman Electric account
Eastern Utility
Davey has also previously completed removals of large,
declining trees found on the property, and occasionally,
crews have also done some pruning.
"It is meaningful to work in those important properties,"
Mejia, foreman, special services – Mid Atlantic, Residential/
Commercial services, said. "There are always lots of tourists
and visitors viewing the work we do with the crane. It
motivates the team to represent Davey the best way possible."
Davey trucks park outside
the Washington National
Cathedral in Washington,
D.C., the sixth-largest Gothic
cathedral in the world.
Crews in the Washington,
D.C., area removed a
declining red oak tree from
the property in January.
