KENT, Ohio – Davey Resource Group, a subsidiary of The Davey Tree Expert Company, announces the promotion of Jodie Braskich to director of Midwestern operations.
“Jodie brings extensive expertise and leadership to our clients that has built trust and many opportunities,” said Jack McCabe, vice president and general manager, DRG, utility vegetation management. “Her commitment to developing her team and her expert listening skills allow her to understand our clients’ needs and provide targeted solutions.”
Braskich joined DRG in 2016 as a Midwest business developer after having worked for more than 14 years with utilities across the Midwest region. In 2020, she was promoted to market manager for the Midwest region.
Braskich is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, is a member of the Utility Arborist Association and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management with an emphasis on community development from Central Michigan University.
Vince Mikulanis was also promoted to the role of director of Western operations.
“Vince has developed strong, trust-based relationships with our clients as an industry leader in his previous positions,” McCabe said. “He is an effective collaborator who will be able to create opportunities for his peers in DRG and with other Davey service lines.”
Mikulanis joined DRG in 2003 as a consulting utility forester on the San Diego Gas & Electric account. In 2005, he was promoted to project manager on the same account, followed by production manager in 2008. In 2018, Mikulanis was promoted to market manager for the Western consolidated business unit.
Mikulanis is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist and Municipal Specialist. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in forestry from California State University at Humboldt.
