Experience
For thirty years, Alan worked for the City of Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department, supervising the maintenance staff and projects, developing the annual work-plan, and managing the division budget. He oversaw the Tree City USA program and coordinated the landscape aspects of all city projects.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture – Washington State University
- Pacific Northwest Maintenance Management School – National Recreation and Parks Association
- Community Tree Management Institute – Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Certifications
- Certified Arborist – Municipal Specialist PN 0330AM – ISA
- Certified Professsional Horticulturist 2332 – WSNLA
- Tree Risk Analysis Qualification – ISA
- Public Pesticide Applicator License – 7627 WSDA
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional 55623 – NRPA
- Integrated Pest Management Certificate – WSU
Professional Affiliations
- International Society of Arboriculture – PNW Chapter
- Society of Municipal Arborists
- American Society of Consulting Arborists
- Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association
- Washington Recreation and Parks Association
Awards
- PNW Resource Management School Board of Regents – Outstanding Service
- WRPA Park Resources Section – Distinguished Service Award
Experience
- Enumclaw, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Issaquah, WA
- The surrounding areas of King County and northern Pierce County