MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements has hired Alison Herrell as the new arborologist based out of Chicago. Herrell's role as an arborologist is to help tree care and landscape companies by:
- Providing training and education for Rainbow clients on their integrated pest management and plant health care programs.
- Training production crews on application techniques for improved efficiency.
- Providing technical, product, and equipment support.
- Assisting in research and development of new innovative products and equipment.
Prior to joining Rainbow, Herrell spent six years with a tree care company in Illinois as a technician and sales arborist. She likes to be involved and make a difference in the green industry. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Valparaiso University along with a Masters in Environmental Science from Indiana University of Public and Environmental Affairs.
“I’m most excited for the opportunity to expand my knowledge of plant healthcare, be a part of something bigger within the industry that develops solutions to save trees, and to bring a fresh perspective to my clients and team," she says.