Chad Honl, ISA-Certified Arborist, Honl Tree Care- PN-5537A Chad’s extensive knowledge and genuine passion shows in his commitment to Portland’s treescape. As manager of Friends of Trees’ Neighborhood Trees program from 2000 to 2005, he helped local communities plant & care for more than 8,000 street trees. Chad also organized the city’s first fruit tree giveaway (distributed over 20,000 trees- earning him NPR’s E-town award), created nature scapes in four Portland public schools, and received the prestigious City of Portland Bill Naito Award in 2009 for his sustained dedication to Portland’s urban forest.

Connie Biggs, Fire Prevention Program Coordinator at Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal with 14 years of experience in fire and life safety education. Connie develops & presents fire and life safety programs and educational materials to Oregon’s fire service personnel which allows them to deliver concise and complete fire prevention and fire safety messages that are consistent with NFPA guidelines. Development of these programs begins with data analysis and risk assessment to most effectively assist fire service in reducing fire risk and fire-related injuries. 

Joe Smith, Foundations First- WA #FOUNDSN814CD, OR CCB #219837 Joe began his construction career framing houses, paving parking lots & roads until he opened his own paving company. After selling the asphalt business, Joe got into insurance, but returned to construction, where he began Foundations First, providing foundation repair, crawl space repair, crack and void repair, wall stabilization, and more.

Louis Lee, Portland Fireplace & Chimney OR- CSIA# 9462, CCB# 202488 Louis cares about the issues related to fireplaces, chimneys, and roofing needs. Louis is fluent in seismic retrofitting, The American Masonry Institute standards of proper masonry waterproofing repair, and is an EPA trained lead-based paint renovation certified firm. Louis Lee is the President of the Oregon Chimney Sweep Association. Every May, he proctors an exam for the association for new companies who want to become certified to increase the quality and integrity of work provided in the trade. 

Tasi Watson, Siding Solutions- OR CCB #145879 Tasi has been performing siding inspections of all types since 1995. She began by learning the inspection protocol for inspecting defective LP siding and issues with EIFS. Her knowledge has expanded to inspect all types of siding including: composites, EIFS, stucco, faux stone, etc. She inspects siding for homeowners, buyers, realtors, attorneys, and mortgage companies.