Leadership
BOB RICHENS
President
“Our people have always been and will continue to be our greatest asset. We have the full complement of expertise, technology and scale to be the best-in-class company in the industry.”
Rachel Barker
Vice President
“Our strength lies in our people. Seasoned arborists and skilled project leaders bring efficiency, adaptability and accountability to every project. For our partners, it means smoother operations, fewer surprises and custom solutions that enable them to navigate their vegetation management programs in today’s complex environments.”
Notable Industry Involvement
ArborMetrics™ team members proudly contribute to shaping the future of utility vegetation management through active participation and leadership in leading industry organizations.
UAA - Utility Arborist Association
- Colby Tisdale, Ohio Regional UAA Meeting Planning Committee
- Derek Scott, UAA Outreach Committee
- Paul Karpel, UAA Outreach Committee
- Michael Sampson, UAA Professional Development Committee
- Daniel Burk, Texas Regional UAA Meeting Planning Committee
- Dr. Robert Vanderhoof, Board of Directors
- Chris King, Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer
- Robert Richens, Past President
- Kimberly Laing, Executive Board of Directors, President
- Erik Brujhell, UAA Safety Committee
- Peter Jecklin, UAA Environmental Committee
- Steve Lowe, UAA Environmental Committee
Tree Fund
- Rachel Barker, Past Chair
- Derek Scott, Tour des Trees Participant
- Paul Karpel, Tour des Trees Participant
- Jennifer Leman, Tour des Trees Participant
Mountain Lake Vegetation Management Council
- Steve Lowe, President, Board of Directors
- Trent Ausherman, Past Participant, Board of Directors
- Jamie Beregi, Vice President, Board of Directors
Alabama Urban Forestry Association
- Rachel Barker, Past President
North American Transmission Forum (NATF)
- Eric Sampson, Past Chairman
UCFS (Urban & Community Forestry Society - Formerly SMA)
- Rachel Barker, Past President
NCVMA - North Carolina Vegetation Management Association
- Andrew Summers, Board of Directors – 2026 Vice President
SCVMA - South Carolina Vegetation Management Association
- Robert Richens, Board of Directors – Past
Mid-Atlantic Chapter ISA
- Amy McMillion, President, Board of Directors
Southern Chapter ISA
- Robert Richens, Past President, Previous Tree Fund Liaison
Indiana Arborist Association (IAA)
- Eric Sampson, Past President, Previous Tree Fund Liaison