ACG Akron & FEI Northeast Ohio Presents: An Inside Look at The Davey Tree Expert Company

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April 21, 2026 5:45 PM - 7 PM EDT

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Davey Tree Expert Company SEED Campus

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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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Joe Paul, Davey Tree

Joe Paul

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Executive Vice President & CFO

Joe is an accomplished finance executive with more than 40 years of experience spanning public accounting, industry, and service-based organizations. As Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of The Davey Tree Expert Company, the leading provider of horticultural services throughout the United States and Canada and the ninth largest employee-owned company in the U.S., Joe provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight in support of long-term growth and sustainability.

Throughout his career, Joe has held senior leadership roles with responsibility for accounting, finance, banking relationships, treasury operations, risk management, tax strategy, and information technology. This broad functional expertise has enabled him to align financial discipline with business strategy, strengthen internal controls, and support informed decision-making across the organization.

During the past 20 years, Joe has been instrumental in driving Davey Tree’s successful growth, contributing to financial stability, scalability, and continued value creation for employee-owners. Known for a collaborative leadership style and deep technical knowledge, Joe is committed to fostering a strong financial foundation that supports both operational excellence and long-term strategic objectives.

https://www.davey.com/

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5:45 - 6:00 pm:  Networking including Food & Beverage

6:00 - 7:00 pm:  Keynote Presentation & Tour

7:00 - 7:30 pm:  Additional Networking

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All Attendees:  $50