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Our Staff
At UAC, we pride ourselves in valuing the professional development of our skilled employees.
"As a company, we believe that human capital is our greatest asset, more than a bucket truck will ever be, and because of that we are committed to the continual growth and betterment of our employees through education and training"
- Dawn Hughes
Founder & Lead Consultant
Urban Arbor Care is committed to developing highly skilled and dedicated employees, producing certified and industry leading tree-healthcare specialists who are happy and knowledgeable doing the work they do.
Dawn Hughes
Founder & Lead Consultant
Advancing holistic urban canopy care and environmental stewardship since 2008.
Executive & Academic Foundation
• Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) Candidate – Society for Ecological Restoration (Expected 2026)
• Cornell University, certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship 2025
• Associates Degrees in Applied Science Landscape Horticulture, and Small Business Management - Oakland Community College Summa cum laude
Core Plant Health Care
• Michigan Licensed and Certified Pesticide Applicator Categories 1C, 3A, 3B, 5, 6 (fruit crop, turf, ornamental plants, aquatics, right of way) #C007080372
• Oak Wilt Trained Specialist
• Arborjet University Trained Tree Care Service Provider
Ecological & Niche Expertise
• MAEAP, USDA Environmentally Verified Cropping System & Forest and Wetland Habitat 2023
• MDARD Wild Mushroom Forager Certification #MC00632
• Emeritus EMG (Extension Master Gardener) Michigan State University 2020
• Michigan Certified Green Industry Professional (CGIP) Retired
Jacob Harrison
Chief of Operations
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ISA Certified Arborist MI-4543A
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ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
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Aerial Rescue Certified
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Arborjet University Trained Tree Care Service Provider
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Chainsaw safety, maintenance, and tree felling
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Tree climbing, fall protection, and work positioning
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EHAP trained (Electrical Hazard)
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Modern tree pruning techniques
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MDARD Certified Pesticide Applicator #C003190765 Categories 1B,1C, 3A, 3B and 6 (vegetable crops, fruit crops, turf, ornamental plants, right of way)
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MDARD Wild Mushroom Certification #MC00633
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CPR/First Aid trained Certification #6ADA985A
