Benjamin J. Thomas
Phone: 972-442-1524
Education
| July 2001 | Iowa State University | Ames, Iowa |
Bachelor of Science in Urban Forest Forestry
- Field of Study: Forestry; Urban and Community
- Bachelor of Science, 2001
| May 1998 | Iowa Lake Community College | Estherville, Iowa |
Associates of Science in Environmental Studies
- Field of Study: Environmental Studies
- Associates of Science, May 1998
Professional Experience
| September 2005 – Present | Arborilogical Services, Inc. | Wylie, TX |
Urban Forester
Urban/Community Forester with Arborilogical Services, Inc.
| Nov 2001 to August 2005 | Creighton University | Council Bluffs, IA |
Groundskeeper II: Crew Leader
Developed a campus tree inventory, both written and photographic
In the process of designing an Arboretum for the campus that the faculty can use as an outdoor classroom and that the public can view while in the downtown area
Duties consist of instructing employees on proper pruning techniques, identifying pests and other tree problems, consulting on plans, leading crews, campus beatification, interacting with faculty on tree and plant problems, and participating in several committees
Lead a crew and used skid-steers for snow removal. Move large objects with front-end loader and forklift
| May to August 1999, May to August 2000, August to November 2001 | Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation Forestry Division | Council Bluffs, IA |
Assistant City Forester Intern
Assisted in pruning, planting, planning, inventorying, public relations, grounds keeping and enforcement of municipal codes
Oversaw grounds maintenance for all city parks, pools, right-a-ways, and other public properties
Inspected trees with complaints of hazard, infestation, blight and other diseases