April 21, 2026 – Chapter Meeting
Program Details
Keynote Presentation: “The Davey Tree Expert Company – History, Employee Ownership, and the Future”
Presented by Joseph R. Paul, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of The Davey Tree Expert Company
About the Speaker:
Joe is an accomplished finance executive with more than 40 years of experience spanning public accounting, industry, and service-based organizations. As Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of The Davey Tree Expert Company, the leading provider of horticultural services throughout the United States and Canada and the ninth largest employee-owned company in the U.S., Joe provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight in support of long-term growth and sustainability.
Throughout his career, Joe has held senior leadership roles with responsibility for accounting, finance, banking relationships, treasury operations, risk management, tax strategy, and information technology. This broad functional expertise has enabled him to align financial discipline with business strategy, strengthen internal controls, and support informed decision-making across the organization.
During the past 20 years, Joe has been instrumental in driving Davey Tree’s successful growth, contributing to financial stability, scalability, and continued value creation for employee-owners. Known for a collaborative leadership style and deep technical knowledge, Joe is committed to fostering a strong financial foundation that supports both operational excellence and long-term strategic objectives.
Event Details/Registration
DATE / TIME:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
4:30-7:30pm
REGISTRATION:
FEI Members/Strategic Partners: free of charge
Guests: $50.00