Climbers' Corner • Tree Academy
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday
UVMA-UAA Leveraging a Partnership
Summary
This presentation will discuss
the objectives of the newly formed Utility Vegetation Management Association
(UVMA) in Western Canada. It will describe the reasons why a group of Utility
Vegetation Managers needed to unite to develop practices and policies relevant
to their business needs. Numerous Western Canadian Utilities spread over
thousands of miles, now have an opportunity to engage senior management and field
operations for the betterment of the industry. The UVMA is closely aligned with
the UAA and have recently signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with each other. UVMA membership now includes a full UAA membership with all of
the privileges.
This partnership provide
opportunities that include: a utility approved credentialing program;
development of regional best management practices; a unified utility sponsored
safety website; regional workshops and other initiatives. The UAA provides
significant professional and networking opportunities that the UVMA-UAA joint
membership can now offer.
Conference Proceedings Documents
Presenters
Neil Thiessen is a
semi-retired entrepreneur and the senior business partner for Able Business
Consulting and GT Associates. He has
over 30 years of experience working for large and small (start-up) businesses.
Neil has been owner of small and fast growing businesses that exposed many of
the opportunities he sees for today’s new entrepreneurs.
Neil’s proven leadership skills
are well known amongst his peers. He has served as president of several
international and industry associations. Neil is an active participant in ISA
and UAA committees. Neil is Past President and founding member of the UAA,
IVMAA and UVMA.
Over the years, Neil has
authored and delivered numerous articles and presentations on matters
pertaining to the Utility Right-of-Way Management industry.
Neil’s passion is to help
people within the industry realize how they can impact sustainability and
growth. He is sought out by businesses to coach change and growth. His new book,
Gophers and Cheetahs, was written to
help small business entrepreneurs take their business to the next level. Neil’s
innovative, yet powerful “Diamond Solution” is creating a culture of
accountability in organizations he coaches.
Climbers' Corner • Tree Academy
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday