Terry Kelley

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Terry Kelley has been in the tree industry for over 29 years. Terry’s career began in 1980 with the Tree Doctors in Denver, Colorado as a Climber on a residential and commercial trimming and removal crew. In 1981 Terry relocated to Arizona and worked for Arizona Tree Experts for 5 years. In 1986 Terry went to work for Knapp Associates Tree Care as a Manager in Riverside, California. It was there that Terry learned proper fuel reduction techniques by working in the San Gabriel Mountains. Terry’s large tree removal projects were in Idyllwild, Big Bear, Arrowhead, and Crestline.

In 1997 Terry joined Davey Tree Expert Company in Las Vegas, Nevada. During this time Terry worked as a Production Supervisor and became the Safety and Training Manager for the Las Vegas division. After 11 years Terry moved to First Choice Tree Service as a Salesman and the Manager of the NDF, Fire Safety Counsel and U.S. Forestry contracts.

In 2009 Terry rejoined John Ruiz by joining his new company Arborscape, Inc. Tree Care.

Terry’s professional training and certifications include:

  • O.S.H.A. Line Clearance Certified – 1996 (recertified in 1999)
  • Advanced Arborist Safety Training, Livermore, CA – 2000
  • Graduate of Davey Institute of Tree Sciences, Kent, OH – 2000
  • International Society of Arborculture – Certified Arborist WE-3048A – 1996 to present

Terry is also actively involved within the community:

  • Southern Nevada Arborist Group
  • Member of the International Society of Arboriculture
  • Member of the Western Chapter ISA
  • Member of The Tree Care Industry Association