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to keep workers on the ground, the unit Contributors to this Issue
increases safety and efficient job site
operation. Arborists are particularly Nicholas Bradshaw is the Deputy Director of Fleet Services for the City of
interested in the safety feature in this Knoxville and also serves as the Director of the Upper East Branch of TCAPWA.
particular truck configuration. These units Nicholas has served the City of Knoxville for over ten years in various capacities in
were designed to allow operators to cut the fields of public works and human resources. He holds a Master’s degree in Public
limbs and branches without having to leave Administration from the University of Tennessee and also holds an MBA in Human
the ground or touch a piece of the tree. Resource Management from Bryan College.

The non-insulating unit can be used near Kathleen Gibi is Executive Director of Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful.
energized lines (provided OSHA minimum Formerly Public Affairs Specialist at the City of Knoxville, she was assigned to handle
approach distances are maintained.) communications for the Public Works Department after joining the city in 2004.
The ability to operate remotely reduces
exposure to step and touch potential Klair Kimmey is publisher of Tennessee Public Works Magazine. She earned a BFA
hazard because operators no longer need from the University of Tennessee. After a successful corporate career, she has for the
to remain near the unit during operation. past 18 years managed her own design firm, K. Kimmey Design.
This truck configuration offers what many
have been seeking: a way to cut large trees William “Rocky” Robinson has over 14 years of service with Metro Nashville
without the threat of injury. Public Works. He is responsible for representing Public Works on all Fleet purchases,
specifications, and fuel inquiries. Rocky also is responsible for all operations
The Middle Branch thanks Altec coordination activities, including emergency management, safety, and accreditation,
Industries Max Schmitz and D.C. and is currently the department’s Accreditation Manager. He serves as the Alternate
Creekmore for their support of the Council of Chapters Delegate for TCAPWA.
Tennessee Chapter of the American Public
Works Association. We would also like to Lisa Hood Skinner, CTA is a seasoned journalist, brand strategist and marketer
thank the members and guests who were who’s lived and worked around the world. In recent years she’s provided
able to attend, and the Metro Nashville communications/strategic messaging for East Tennessee’s Innovation Valley and
Parks Department for allowing us to hold Tennessee Valley Authority. In the last six years, she has won five Golden Press Card
the demo in their park. The demo gave Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, East Tennessee chapter.
great insight on the future of tree cutting
and trimming for both the private and Thank you to all of the individuals who took the time to provide photos and
public sectors, and one that could alter information for the Public Works Week article: Sheila Catron, Kingsport; John
industry standards in the future. Fox, Collierville; Bo Mills, Germantown; Rocky Robinson, Metro Nashville; Shane
Snoderly, Alcoa; and Matoiri Spencer, Memphis.

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