Laura McLarry

Phone: 972-977-7341 Extension #276 • E-mail:

Education

May 2003

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

August 1988

University of North Texas

Denton, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration

Professional Experience

March 2008 - Present

Arborilogical Services, Inc.

Wylie, TX

Arborist, Licensed Pesticide Applicator

Diagnose Problems
Estimate cost of tree pruning, removals, stump grinding, cabling and bracing, lightning protection, fertilization and chemical applications
Client Service

August 2004 - February 2008

Great Gardens

McKinney, TX

Horticulturist/Landscape Designer

March 2002- June 2004

Youth Services Council

Richardson, TX

Child Activity Specialist (while seeking second degree in horticulture)

March 2001 - June 2002

Texas Agrilife Extension Service

Dallas Research Center

Environmental Soil Science Technician II

Turfgrass Research, Genetics and Management Technician I –November 1988 - March 2001

Professional Memberships

Additional Professional Activities

Keep Garland Beautiful 2002-2004
City of Garland Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee District 7 November 2002 to July 2003
City of Garland Parks and Recreation Board District 7 August 2003 to present and August 1999 to September 2002
Heritage Herb Club – Scholarship Committee 2003
Garland Tree Board founding member District 7 July 2007 to present
Chairman – Urban Forestry Committee – City of Garland – October 2007 to present
Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest, Vice President 2004-2005, Director 2005-2006

Accreditations