Erick Palacios
NCCER Practical Examiner & Assessment Proctor
Erick Palacios is an experienced practitioner, team building coordinator, coach and consultant in Utility, Municipal, Commercial, and Residential Forestry. My vast field experience leading teams in the field along with formal accreditation from the, International Society of Arboriculture, and the Tree Care Industry Association have allowed me to thrive in the field of Arboriculture all while sharing my passion and advancing the responsible care of trees, people, and businesses in all of our government, civil, and private sectors.
Throughout my career I have demonstrated a natural progression in business and forestry. I have held positions with some of the best and largest tree service companies and Tree Experts in our industry. Beginning as a ground man-climber practitioner I broadened my scope to include crew supervision, both ANSI and OSHA safety coordination and compliance management, while advancing my industry-based education and certifications. I possess hands on and supervisory experience in all aspects of tree trimming, removal, vegetation management, field diagnostics and arborist services. During my time at past companies I was able to {succeed/save the company money/save time/increase productivity/, and train employees. I am passionate about advancing the professionalism, arboricultural knowledge and the practical safety of workers while promoting the recent advancement of equipment and practical techniques. Having been published in industry journals, I am frequently asked to speak at ISA, TCIA, and other industry conferences, and like all of my mentors it’s in giving back that I find meaning.
Career Highlights:
Current voting member of the ANSI Committee responsible for the development of industry Safety Standards and Chair of the Education and Training Committee for ANSI standards.
Becoming an Instructor in Business Management and Safety Training as a Consultant, conducting team trainings across the continental US and the world.
Consulting Arborist for Homeland Security and Border Patrol Agency and US Port of Entries
Tree Surgery Services Specialist with McCoy Tree Surgery
Qualifications and Continuing Education:
Certified Arborist International Society of Arboriculture
Utility Specialist and Line Clearance Certified for Vegetation Management
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) (ISA)
Oak wilt Management Qualified (ISA)
Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) (TCIA)
ARBORMASTER Courses: Climbing, Rigging, and Precision Tree Felling
Qualified Plant Health Care Tech. Diagnosis and Treatment
Certified for use, and training of: utility bucket and special equipment
Instructor for line clearance, work planners, ground hand, climbers, Foremen and General foremen
Chipper Operator specialist (TCIA)
Chainsaw Specialist (TCIA)
Aerial lift Specialist (TCIA)
Aerial rescue specialist (TCIA)
C.P.R. and First Aid Certification and Instructor
Accreditations and Associations:
Member- Utility Arborist Association
Member-Instructor -International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Arborist and Utility Specialist-International Society of Arboriculture
Member-Instructor- Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
