With over 40 years experience, Ken is a knowledgeable, seasoned arborist. 

“I am a fortunate to be doing what I love to do, and to be working with people who feel the same way. I am glad to say that I still work for some original clients, and their grown children, now with families of their own.” 

Ken is a true expert in all phases of Tree Preservation including designing insect and disease control programs.

Growing up near 28th and Allegheny in Philadelphia, Ken would ride his bike at every opportunity to Fairmount Park, to see and enjoy the “urban forest.” His early interest in trees led him to obtain an Associate of Science degree from Temple University School of Horticulture.

Ken is active with many organizations: 

• Horticulturist Emeritus 1985-89 Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
• Instructor and Advisory Board Member: Education Department at Morris Arboretum
• Advisory Board Member: Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
• Board Member: Philadelphia Parks Alliance
• Instructor: Cheltenham Adult School
• Member: Friends of Wissahickon

Ken’s current favorite tree is Emmenopterys henryi – a rare tree of extraordinary beauty. His hobbies include photography, writing, natural science, gardening, foraging, cooking, biking and music. 

Ken lives in Blue Bell with his wife Zairene and has two children, Isabelle and Phillip.