Leadership
CHUCK ANDERSON
President
“Leading the Future of Outside is about redefining what’s possible. We’re shaping the future by thinking differently and delivering solutions that haven’t been considered before. We enable our partners to anticipate change, innovate through it, and own the outcome—with confidence, clarity, and vision.”
BOB RICHENS
Senior Vice President of Operations
“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
VP of Operations Support
“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
UAA - Utility Arborist Association
- Erik Brujhell, UAA Safety Committee
- Daniel Burk, Texas Regional UAA Meeting Planning Committee
- Peter Jecklin, UAA Environmental Committee
- Paul Karpel, UAA Outreach Committee
- Chris King, Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer
- Kimberly Laing, Executive Board of Directors, President-elect
- Steve Lowe, UAA Environmental Committee
- Orville McLean, UAA Canadian Taskforce
- Robert Richens, Past President
- Michael Sampson, UAA Professional Development Committee
- Derek Scott, UAA Outreach Committee
- Colby Tisdale, Ohio Regional UAA Meeting Planning Committee
- Dr. Robert Vanderhoof, Board of Directors
Tree Fund
- Rachel Barker, Chair
- Paul Karpel, 2025 Tree Fund Race Director Select Committee
- Paul Karpel, Tour des Trees Participant
- Jennifer Leman, Tour des Trees Participant
- Derek Scott, Tour des Trees Participant
Mountain Lake Vegetation Management Council
- Trent Ausherman, Board of Directors
- Steve Lowe, President, Board of Directors
- Matthew Sink, Board of Directors – Treasurer
Alabama Urban Forestry Association
- Rachel Barker, Past President
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, Board of Directors – President
Southern Chapter ISA
- Robert Richens, Past President, Previous Tree Fund Liaison