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When:
April 21, 2026 5:45 PM - 7 PM EDT
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Overview
History, Employee Ownership & the Future: An Inside Look at The Davey Tree Expert Company
Join FEI Northeast Ohio for a unique opportunity to hear from Joe Paul, Executive Vice-President and CEO of The Davey Tree Expert Company, as he shares the story behind one of Northeast Ohio’s most respected and enduring companies.
Founded in Kent, Ohio in 1880, Davey Tree has grown into a global leader in environmental services while maintaining a culture rooted in employee ownership, stewardship, and long-term thinking. In this engaging conversation, Joe will discuss the company’s rich history, how its employee-owned structure shapes decision-making and performance, and how Davey Tree continues to innovate and grow in an evolving environmental and business landscape.
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to tour Davey Tree’s innovative Davey Tree SEED Campus—a cutting-edge facility dedicated to science, employee education, and development that reflects the company’s commitment to investing in both people and the future of the industry.
This event offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at a Northeast Ohio institution and the leadership philosophy driving its next chapter.
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AGENDA:
5:45 - 6:00 pm: Networking including Food & Beverage
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Keynote Presentation & Tour
7:00 - 7:30 pm: Additional Networking
PRICE:
All Attendees: $50