TCIA Qualified Trainer – Daniel Bott, CTSP
Raised on a tree farm in the Finger Lakes, Dan brings 10+ years of arboriculture experience, growing from groundie to trainer for an 80-employee team. An ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ qualified, he is committed to advancing safety and training in the field.
TCIA Qualified Trainer – Paul Ahlen, CTSP
Paul Ahlen is a chainsaw application trainer at Woods Walker with over 25 years in the green industry. With experience in logging, arboriculture, firefighting, and safety training, he is dedicated to helping others become safer, more efficient chainsaw operators. He is an ISA Certified Arborist (WI-0615A) and CTSP-certified.
A Career Worth Celebrating: Dave McQuaid Reflects on his CTSP Credential
After more than five decades in the tree care industry, David McQuaid, CTSP, is hanging up his climbing gear—and with it, his Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) credential. Dave's journey in tree care began in 1972. Over 54 years, he ...
TCIA Qualified Trainer – Thomas Malley, CTSP
Morbark’s Training Specialist, leading training programs across Tree Care, Industrial, and Forestry Equipment Parts, Service, and Sales. In 2025, he earned TCIA CTSP and Qualified Trainer certifications, highlighting his dedication to safety, industry standards, and effective instruction.
Leading the Way: What It Means to Be a CTSP
In an industry where every day brings new challenges and risks, the tree care profession demands more than just technical skill—it requires unwavering commitment to safety, continuous learning, and authentic leadership. The Tree Care Industry Association’s (TCIA) Certified Treecare Safety ...
Streamlining the CTSP Renewal!
With more than 3,000 Certified Treecare Safety Professionals (CTSPs) nationwide, this program continues to grow and evolve. Our mission has always been to support tree care professionals in advancing safety, leadership, and professionalism—while making the process as efficient as possible. ...
Grow Your Team of Safety Leaders with a Custom CTSP Program
Is your company looking to strengthen its internal safety culture and empower a new generation of safety leaders? TCIA is proud to offer organizations the opportunity to host a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) training program — tailored specifically for ...
What CTSPs Love About Being Safety Leaders
Certified Treecare Safety Professionals (CTSPs) are the backbone of a safer, more professional tree care industry. With over 3,000 credentialed experts across the country, these safety champions set the standard for crew training, jobsite safety, and leadership. Whether on ...
TCIA Qualified Trainer – David Vincent, CTSP
CTSP, CSP, ISA Certified Arborist, and Skydiving Instructor focused on safety, leadership, and training in high-risk environments.