At ACRT Arborist Training, our senior instructors head up a team of well-qualified trainers dedicated to creating safer work environments. Our instructors started in the field as line clearance arborists and tree care employees. Their drive to pass their knowledge to others is what has led them to become leaders in our organization. Learn more about each of our senior instructors below.
Kevin Myers has been a part of the tree care industry for over ten years. As one of our senior instructors, Myers travels around the country teaching individuals Basic Arborist, Line Clearance Arborist, and customized training courses. In 2016, Myers was the recipient of the Silver Shield award through the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) for his continuous dedication to building strong safety cultures.
Prior to joining ACRT’s Arborist Training team, Myers served as a consulting utility forester for ACRT at a large transmission and distribution utility in the southeastern part of the United States. His previous experience includes utility line clearance operations, as well as residential and commercial arboricultural operations.
Myers is a certified International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist and Utility Specialist, a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), and a licensed pesticide applicator in the state of Georgia. Additionally, Myers serves on the Events Committee for the UAA, and is the Task Group Chair responsible for updating the Electrical Hazard section of the ANSI Z133. He is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), UAA, Georgia Arborist Association, and the Georgia Urban Forestry Commission.
Raymond Jennings brings a strong background in arboriculture safety and crew development to his role as a traveling crew trainer with ACRT Arborist Training. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida Metropolitan University and has spent his career focused on safe work practices at height — a passion that led him into the industry and continues to drive his training philosophy.
Jennings’ most recent role was as a traveling arborist trainer, where he provided hands-on instruction to field personnel across a range of environments. His day-to-day work varies based on location, curriculum, and class skill level, but his consistent focus is equipping tree care professionals with the skills, awareness, and confidence to perform safely and effectively.
Jennings holds an ISA Certified Arborist credential (MI-0588) and has completed both OSHA 10- and 30-hour training. He is also recognized as an Associate Safety Professional® and continues to build his expertise in safety instruction and applied arboriculture.
Jennings is driven by the opportunity to connect with diverse groups of people and build trust through education. He encourages those entering the industry to come prepared to learn and grow every day, embracing the dynamic and rewarding nature of arboriculture. Joining the ACRT Services family allowed Jennings to align his passion for height safety with an organization committed to education and industry advancement.
Joshua Worsley has been in the tree care industry for more than a decade, bringing a broad range of field, training, and safety experience to the ACRT Arborist Training team. He holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Auburn University and has worked in multiple facets of arboriculture, including plant health care, risk assessment, climbing, and consulting. His career began at Bartlett Tree Experts, where he served in roles such as field consulting arborist, plant health care technician, division trainer, local office safety coordinator, and climber.
Worsley is passionate about the science behind tree care and the opportunity to share his knowledge with others. He enjoys helping professionals in the industry adopt better practices that promote tree health, jobsite safety, and technical skill. His background makes him well-equipped to teach Basic Arborist, Line Clearance Arborist, and custom training programs across the United States.
Worsley is a Board Certified Master Arborist, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, and a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP). He also holds a North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License and is certified as a First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor with the American Red Cross. In addition to his role at ACRT, he serves as an instructor with the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, a nonprofit organization in Wilmington, NC, with a mission to preserve, protect, and plant trees to enhance the quality of life for all in the Lower Cape Fear region.
He is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and is committed to supporting the growth of the arboricultural industry through education and safety leadership.
ACRT Arborist Training is the largest licensed arboriculture vocational training organization in the industry, and we’re working towards making tree care safer one workshop at a time.
Since our founding in 1985, our organization has been teaching individuals about the top practices and safety standards. If you’re interested in carrying the torch to future arborists and employees in the tree care industry as one of our trainers, check out our employment opportunities here.
